Program Overview
The Psychology program delves into the nature of human behavior through understanding biological, social, clinical, cognitive, and developmental factors. It also explores applied topics such as human behavior in industries and organizations as well as in mental health settings. You will gain foundation skills in psychology while engaging in various hands-on learning experience such as by conducting original research projects and experiments, developing clinical skills, and conducting field work. The Psychology major offers many career paths including counseling, social work, speech therapy, music therapy, art therapy, sports and performance therapy, human resources, research science, user-experience research, market research, education, and criminal justice, just to name a few. A psychology degree from Lawrence offers a foundational framework for applying human behavior knowledge to graduate study and/or any professional path.
Program Highlights
Research Alongside Faculty
Work closely with faculty on cutting-edge research and gain hands-on experience that extends beyond the classroom.
Apply Psychology in the Real World
Put what you learn into practice through community-based experiences that build valuable professional skills before graduation.
Prepare for What Comes Next
Join graduates who continue into leading graduate and professional programs or pursue careers across a wide range of industries.
Explore the Breadth of Psychology
Learn from faculty with expertise across the field and build a well-rounded education shaped around your interests.
Types of Degrees
Students can pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with the option to focus their coursework and experiences on a particular area if desired, such as clinical/counseling, developmental, cognitive, industrial-organizational, social, and health. A minor in Psychology is also available.
Advising
At Lawrence, academic advising helps you shape an educational experience that reflects your interests, goals, and aspirations. Your faculty advisor will support you as you plan your path, connect with campus resources and communities, and make informed decisions that prepare you for a meaningful and fulfilling future.
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Faculty
Engage deeply and collaboratively with professors who are experts in their field and committed to supporting your education.
Chairs
Matthew E. Ansfield (He/Him)
Associate Professor of Psychology
Instructor of SI Topics in Psychology Course, Professor of Psychology I have had the honor of teaching in the Department of Psychology at Lawrence University since 2000. I am originally…
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Lori Michelle Hilt (she/her)
Professor of Psychology
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and developmental psychopathology researcher. I direct the Child and Adolescent Research in Emotion (CARE) lab at Lawrence where my students and I examine emotion…
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Wenhao Dai (He/him)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology
I am a social and experimental psychologist. My research studies mental health, cultural differences, social priming, action and inaction, attitude and persuasion, etc.
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Rachel Dyer (she/her)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Rachel L. Dyer, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Psychology. Her PhD is in Counseling Psychology, meaning she is well-training as a mental health clinician and academic researcher with a particular…
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Peter Glick
Henry Merritt Wriston Professor of the Social Sciences and Professor of Psychology
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Terry L. Gottfried
Professor Emeritus of Psychology
terry.l.gottfried@lawrence.edu
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Hilary Miller-Goldwater (She/her)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
hilary.miller-goldwater@lawrence.edu
I am a cognitive and developmental psychologist who investigates STEM learning in childhood and adulthood. I specialize in the STEM domains of science and spatial cognition. I direct the Learning…
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Kristina Pagel-Martinez
Assistant Professor of Psychology
kristina.pagel-martinez@lawrence.edu
Kristina Pagel-Martinez is a developmental biopsychologist, specializing in psychoneuroimmunological research on health and health disparities. Dr. Pagel-Martinez studies development across the lifespan using an interdisciplinary perspective including quantitative studies, experimental…
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Carrie A. Picardi
Thomas Hurvis Professor of Organizational Psychology and Collaboration and Associate Professor of Psychology
Dr. Picardi is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist with over 25 years of experience including human resource management positions, as an organizational consultant, and as a professor serving both psychology and business programs.…
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Students have access to the department’s extensive laboratory facilities for research in child and adult development, cognitive, clinical/, counseling, social, health, and industrial/organizational psychology. Many labs also partner with community agencies to collaboratively engage in real-world research.
