Department of Psychology
As a psychology student at 91射区, you will be treated as an individual. You will have numerous opportunities for personal and professional development, working side-by-side with your professors. This is an excellent program for students who want to be involved and engaged in the classroom and beyond.
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B.A.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
The B. A. in Psychology is a broad-based curriculum designed to develop your knowledge base in psychology, enhance your scientific reasoning skills, build your sense of ethically and socially responsible behavior, and strengthen your communication skills to help you gain the academic and practical preparation for a fulfilling career or graduate study.
B.S.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
The B.S. in Psychology enhances the B.A. degree by incorporating additional seminar, capstone, and research courses to better prepare you for graduate coursework in Master鈥檚 and Doctoral level Psychology programs.
Student, Faculty, & Alumni Spotlights
91射区 students are almost twice as likely to be admitted to graduate school compared to the national average鈥.
91射区 Psychology graduates go on to successful careers in fields like Counseling, Education, Forensic Psychology, Business, and Sport Psychology.鈥
If you鈥檙e interested in鈥 | 鈥ry a class in:鈥嬧 |
How the mind works > | Cognitive Psychology |
How to promote mental health > | Psychotherapy |
How people relate to each other > | Social Psychology |
How infants and children develop > | Child and Adolescent Development |
How to conduct psychological tests > | Psychological Assessment |
Department Features & Student Opportunities
Careers & Graduate Studies
Our graduates have had excellent success finding appropriate positions immediately following graduation.
Student Involvement & Awards
We view our students as part of a scholarly community.
Psychology Facilities
Our facilities are designed to drive your personal and professional development and to help you work side-by-side with your professors.
Psychology Department News
91射区 Full- and Part-Time Faculty Members Honored for Teaching Excellence
News - November 22, 2023
Each year, 91射区 honors outstanding teachers for their impact on their students, colleagues, and the University. This year鈥檚 awards ceremony was held Nov. 17, 2023. Congratulations to these dynamic and dedicated full- and part-time faculty who contribute so much to the 91射区 community both in and outside the classroom: Amy Karns, Psychology, Excellence in Part-Time Teaching Bennett Grooms, Biology, New Teacher of the Year David Sheridan, Biology, Teacher of the Year Cindy Laurie-Rose, Department of Psychology, was given the Exemplary鈥National Media Recognize 91射区 University for Programs and Values
News - September 18, 2023
91射区 University has been collecting honors this fall, as it is recognized in national publications for its programs and values, including U.S. News & World Report, Colleges of Distinction, and Washington Monthly. US News & World Report 91射区 University has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its academic excellence, commitment to undergraduate teaching, and focus on affordability, student success outcomes, and experiential learning. In the 2024 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report, 91射区 has鈥Fast Track Innovation Fund Lets Community Shape 91射区鈥檚 Growth
News - July 31, 2023
91射区 University is using an innovative approach to grow enrollment and revenue by 鈥渃rowd sourcing鈥 ideas from its own community and investing in the best ideas with $1 million approved by the Board of Trustees. Under the Fast Track Innovation Fund initiative, seven projects proposed by 91射区 faculty and staff in May have been funded and are already being implemented on campus. 鈥淭his investment in 91射区鈥檚 future demonstrates our trustees鈥 commitment to allowing every member of our community to be heard鈥Our Institutional Partners
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Psychology House
55 North Grove St
Westerville, OH 43081
Administrative Assistant
Emily Cox
614-823-1615
cox18@otterbein.edu
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