Department of Psychology
We foster a student-centered learning environment, rooted in psychology’s principles and facilitating effective communication skills and social growth.
Kickstart Your Career
Our rigorous programs bring real-world experience to the classroom, building the knowledge you need to succeed.
Undergraduate
Graduate
I did my psychology internship my sophomore year. I was shadowing a clinical psychologist who did assessments, and that’s when I realized assessments were what I wanted to do.
Psychology is so broad… There are so many career paths you can take and I liked the flexibility of being able to change my path if I want to.
PNW helps me Power Onward with the amount of help available at the university, whether it be clubs, tutoring options, or one-on-one time with professors.
My education at PNW has taught me how to work independently.
PNW Named Among 2024 Best Midwest Universities by U.S. News & World Report
Purdue University Northwest earned recognitions for several undergraduate programs—including PNW’s undergraduate program in psychology—and social mobility in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 annual Best Colleges rankings.
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Student Resources
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Our Faculty
Our faculty are accomplished in teaching, research, publication, and practice.
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NWI IMPETUS
Our Work
The NWI IMPETUS program seeks to increase and enhance prevention child trauma prevention and intervention efforts throughout Northwest Indiana.
News & Announcements
Purdue University Northwest Announces Wide Range of Summer Camp Programs for K-12 Students
Parents looking for fun and engaging programs for their children for summer 2024 can check out more than 20 programs serving a variety of interests for K-12 students. PNW summer camps allow participants to have fun while gaining memorable hands-on experiences.
PNW Celebrates Student, Faculty and Staff Achievements
Purdue University Northwest recognized several exemplary students, faculty and staff members, nominated by their institutional peers, for accomplishments relating to their on-campus community-building and leadership.
PNW psychology professor receives 2024 MLK Dreamer Award
Gisele Casanova, PNW psychology professor, receives 2024 MLK Dreamer Award as one of four individuals within the Purdue system.
Upcoming Events
Apr 27
Spring 2024 Classes End
Spring 2024 Classes end Saturday, April 27. Final exams are next week!
Apr 29
Spring 2024 Final Exams
Spring 2024 final exams run April 29 through May 4. Good luck on your finals!
May 04
Spring 2024 Commencement
Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held outdoors at the Hammond campus on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
May 13
Summer 2024 Session I Classes Begin
First day of Summer 2024 Session I Classes, including 12-week session, first six-week session and first four-week session.