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.
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
Thirteen PNW faculty and staff members are being recognized by Purdue University’s Office of Research for impactful scholarly initiatives that have earned millions of dollars in external funding.
Purdue University Northwest named among 2025 best Midwest universities by U.S. News & World Report
PNW was ranked as a top public regional university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 annual Best Colleges rankings, while also being recognized for student social mobility.
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.
Upcoming Events
Feb 27
CHESS Dean Search Presentation: Dr. Robert ZamskyJoin us for a public presentation followed by a Q&A session by Dr. Robert Zamsky, finalist for the position of Dean of PNW’s College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences.
Feb 27
Explore the World with CHESS Study Away!Join the CHESS Study Away Callout Meeting to explore exciting summer programs that take your education beyond the classroom!
Mar 01
Scholarships DeadlineBe sure to apply for PNW scholarships before the deadline of March 1, 2025, for the 2025-26 academic year.
Mar 03
CHESS Dean Search Presentation: Dr. Richard SévèreJoin us for a public presentation followed by a Q&A session by Dr. Richard Sévère, finalist for the position of Dean of PNW’s College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences.