DEPARTMENT OF

PSYCHOLOGY

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About the Department

The Department of Psychology explores the scientific study of mind and behavior. Students examine topics such as cognition, development, neuroscience, and social psychology while gaining research and internship experience. The program prepares graduates to apply psychological knowledge in fields that include counseling, health, education, business, and research.

Degrees & Programs

The department offers undergraduate majors and minors in both psychology and neuroscience, as well as multiple graduate degrees.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES & PROGRAMS

BA in Psychology BS in Psychology BS in Neuroscience Minor in Psychology Minor in Neuroscience

GRADUATE DEGREES & PROGRAMS

MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology PhD in Applied Organizational Psychology PHD in Clinical Psychology PsyD in School-Community Psychology

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The Student Experience

Honors Thesis

The Psychology Department’s Honors Thesis offers high-achieving students the opportunity to pursue independent, faculty-mentored research during their senior year. Students design and conduct an original research project or advanced literature-based study, culminating in a written thesis and oral defense. This experience provides rigorous preparation for graduate study and research-focused careers in psychology.

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Psychology Club

The Psychology Club is a student-run organization for those passionate about psychology. Students can connect with their peers and discuss views within the field.

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First in Class

Gladys Adusei’s Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowship took her studies in mental health to Ghana.

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Earning Her Place

Teresa Karoff earned an award for her undergraduate research on organizational culture.

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Faculty

Meet the Faculty

The psychology faculty are active scholars and dedicated educators whose expertise spans cognitive science, behavioral neuroscience, child development, learning, abnormal psychology, and social psychology. Through research-informed teaching and close mentorship, they engage students in understanding behavior, mind, and brain across diverse contexts and populations.

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Internships

Psychology internships allow students to apply classroom learning in professional research and clinical, legal, and healthcare settings. With guidance from faculty sponsors and support from Hofstra’s Career Center, students gain hands-on experience that complements academic study and supports career exploration. Recent placements reflect the breadth of opportunities available, from hospitals and courts to research labs and community organizations.

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