What do college students, relationships, lie detectors and rats have in common? All are topics of student research at Simpson. Psychology majors learn the different theoretical perspectives regarding behavior and mental processes. Within the discipline of psychology are many diverse areas including mental health, social processes, learning and motivation, the relationship of the brain to behavior, psychological disorders, personality theory and human development across the life span. Students learn the various methods of acquiring, evaluating, and applying psychological principles and understanding the ethical principles that guide the professional conduct of psychologists.

• Career paths are numerous including vocations in psychology, business, education, law, social work, advertising and graduate school.

• Students conduct various experiments and research projects and benefit from the use of the biofeedback/psychology lab.

• Psychology Club enriches the classroom experience and offers networking opportunities.

• Recent graduate schools: Penn State University, Marquette University, University of Wisconsin-Stout, University of Minnesota and State University of New York-Albany.

Recent jobs and internships 
Children and Families of Iowa, The Homestead, Orchard Place, The Young Women’s Resource Center, Department of Human Services and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.

“My professors all have different backgrounds in the field of psychology and bring their own unique perspectives into the classroom. I feel that my education here is thoroughly preparing me for a variety of careers within the profession.”

                                                            Ryan Lieser
Tipton, Iowa

Learn more about the Psychology Department.