At Cedar Crest College, students participate in both the scientific and applied aspects of psychology. A small student-faculty ratio allows for close personal instruction. Students have the opportunity to do research, and enroll in special topics courses such as Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Students may choose to earn their degree through daytime, evening, weekend and accelerated classes.

Mission

The goal of the Psychology program mirrors the College’s goals, in particular the theoretical perspectives, research methods and empirical findings. The curriculum is designed to offer a variety of courses to enhance students’ familiarity with the breadth and depth of the many areas of Psychology. Throughout students’ education in the Psychology Department, they are encouraged to utilize and enhance valuable skills such as creativity, diverse and critical thinking, and problem solving. The Department is committed to providing knowledge and experiences that students can effectively apply to their work, life and community.

The Psychology Program’s objective is to ensure that every undergraduate receives high-quality instruction in all of the essential areas of psychology (e.g., General Psychology, Research Methods, Statistics), and be exposed to a wide range of sub-fields so that undergraduate students can make educated and informed decisions regarding future occupational and educational choices.