Heidelberg’s Department of Psychology offers a curriculum that allows students to explore developmental, biological, cognitive and social contributions to human activity, both normal and abnormal. The curriculum also allows students to become familiar with how psychologists assess and treat human psychopathologies.
Mission Statement
The Department of Psychology faculty members seek to nurture students to think scientifically about human behavior and mental processes. Through academic skill-building and applied experiences, we seek to prepare our students for a wide range of possible career and academic paths. We believe the grounding they receive in evidence-based reasoning, ethical decision making and respect for the diversity of human experiences will prepare them for a life of purpose with distinction.
Goals
The Department of Psychology’s primary goals are to ensure that students:
- learn to think scientifically about human behavior and mental processes;
- know the major theories and research findings in psychology;
- appreciate the ethical practice of scientific inquiry in psychology; and
- speak and write effectively within the discourse of the discipline.