Department of Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience

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Delve into the Complexities of the Human Mind and Behavior

The Department of Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience supports students interested in studying the brain and behavior while developing essential scientific and critical thinking skills. 

Students develop an understanding of the human mind and behavior through coursework in this department. This broad background equips you for careers that require critical thinking skills and interaction with others — including psychological practice, business, education and social services.

The Department of Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience boasts state-of-the-art research facilities that feature high-tech observation, biofeedback and behavioral labs. Our well-equipped labs offer you more complex research opportunities than most undergraduate programs.

You’ll benefit from working alongside professors who are experts in their fields and who have earned numerous national, regional and local awards for teaching and research excellence. Our faculty encourage experiential learning through professional research opportunities and field internships to prepare you for future careers. 

 

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Explore Our Programs

The Department of Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience offers bachelor’s degrees and minors in Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience. Through these programs, you’ll expand your knowledge of the human experience and understand why we think, act and feel the way we do. And you’ll discover how our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are influenced by our biology. 

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Beyond the Classroom

Psi Chi

The Psi Chi International Honor Society in psychology encourages, stimulates, and maintains excellence and advancement in the science of psychology. Membership is open to both graduate and undergraduate students with at least three semesters of college experience and nine hours of psychology. A member must have at least a 3.5 GPA and demonstrate superior scholarship in psychology.

Psychological Society

The Psychological Society is an organization open to all students interested in psychology. Psychology Society sponsors educational, social and volunteer opportunities for the campus community.

Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience students are encouraged to explore these and other professional organizations. Many of these organizations host conferences where St. Edward’s students have presented their research.

National and International Organizations

Regional Organizations

Our Faculty

Emily Barton
Assc Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience
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Office: Equity Hall 127
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Jessica Boyette-Davis
Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience
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Office: Equity Hall 240
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Catherine Campbell
Dean Behavioral Sciences
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Office: Equity Hall 226A
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Michael Disch
Assc Professor of Psychology
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Office: Equity Hall 119
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Bethany Frye
Adjunct Faculty
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Katherine Goldey
Assc Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience
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Office: Equity Hall 118
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Kimberly Harrison
Adjunct Faculty
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Alexi Martel
Asst Professor of Psychology
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Moira Martin
Assc Professor of Psychology
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Office: Equity Hall 123
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Erin Newins
Adjunct Faculty
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Delia Paskos
Professor of Psychology
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Office: Equity Hall 121
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Kadie Rackley
Assc Professor of Psychology
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Office: Equity Hall 112
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Jeannetta Williams
Professor Psychology
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Office: Equity Hall 115
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