Psychology

Nature or nurture? What does it mean to be human? How do we learn new things, form relationships with each other, or develop from childhood to old age? If questions about how we develop, behave and think intrigue you, study psychology at Northwestern.

Northwestern’s psychology department offers 4 study options:

• Psychology major/minor
• Developmental psychology minor
• Neuroscience career concentration
• Psychology education endorsement (grades 7–12)

Faculty

It’s in the nature of our psychology professors to nurture students. Experienced researchers and committed Christians, they’ll mentor you as you learn the place of faith in asking and answering questions surrounding mind, body and soul.

Research

Mind research? We hope not, because every psychology major is required to conduct a senior research project, working one-on-one with a psychology professor. Graduates report this research and writing experience is excellent prep for grad school.