Psychology

Welcome to the Department of Psychology.

Thiel College’s Psychology Department offers high quality, innovative teaching and mentoring from caring faculty with specialties in research methods, childhood development, clinical and counseling psychology, cognitive, and social and social experimental psychology. Thiel offers a broad range of traditional psychology courses.

Psychology students at Thiel have presented their research at psychology conferences, as well as served as interns during their senior year and gaining valuable hands-on training.

Thiel faculty focus on career-ready transferable skills valued by employers in fast-growing, evolving, and exciting industries, including:

Learn to be a valued team member as you cultivate important interpersonal, decision-making, and leadership skills.
Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Perform business management functions.
Network with successful entrepreneurs and business professionals in the field.
Take advantage of many opportunities for field experience and internships.
As students prepare to graduate, we offer personalized career development which includes mock interview sessions, business etiquette dinners, resume and cover letter writing seminars and so much more.

Undergraduate Programs of Study

Like many Thiel alumni who graduated with a BA in Psychology, student pursuing a psychology major or minor can look forward to rewarding careers as social service caseworkers, public health managers, residential care workers, marriage and family therapists, and guidance counselors, to name a few.

Majors, Minors, and Certificates

Psychology (B.A.)
Psychology (minor)

Experiential Learning and Campus Activities

The Ruth A. Miller Senior Business Seminar provides juniors and seniors with the opportunity to network with distinguished alumni during a series of weekly dinner lectures. Each event is followed by a Q&A session that allows business majors to join the conversation.

For students looking to get involved with other psychology majors, Psi Chi is Thiel’s chapter of the international psychology student honorary. As a member of Psi Chi, you can sponsor activities on campus and raise money for organizations in the local community. Each year, Psi Chi pairs up with the Psychology Club to raise money for service organizations in the area.

In their junior or senior year, many students take advantage of internship and study abroad opportunities to broaden their perspectives and deepen their practical knowledge of their major. Psychology interns have worked at various types of agencies throughout Pennsylvania including social services, healthcare, education and business.

These hands-on learning opportunities ensure students are equipped with the vital experiences that position them to start their career or pursue graduate education.

Career Opportunities

Students in the Psychology Department are exceptionally successful in finding first-time jobs after graduation. Our faculty work closely with students to assist students in developing the knowledge and skills they need, as well as mentoring them as they prepare for and pursue a range of professional opportunities.

No matter which business program you pursue, you can expect to receive one-on-one instruction and career-focused guidance from faculty who have extensive professional experience.