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You’ll take a scientific approach to the study of brain, behavior and mental processes with a commitment to diversity, inclusivity, equity and respect. Beyond our innovative and active courses, you’ll have opportunities for hands-on research in a variety of facilities, including the Center for Visual and Cognitive Neuroscience.  Our students can also pursue field experiences in community settings for academic credit. </p></div></div></div> <div class="two-col container-layout"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 col-12"> <div id="c317554" class="frame frame-default frame-type-text frame-layout-0"><section><p>A variety of fulfilling career options are available with a psychology major. Due to our strong academic programs, about a third of our students continue to graduate school in psychology or other professional programs such as medicine, optometry, health, law, business or counseling.</p><p>NDSU psychology majors help others through field experiences in community service agencies, collaborate with faculty on world-class research projects and attend presentations by top scientists from around the world. You'll get experiences that matter.</p><p><em><strong>Come join the HERD,</strong></em></p><p>Clayton Hilmert, Ph.D.<br> Chair, Department of Psychology</p><p> </p><p> </p></section></div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-12"> <div id="c804484" class="frame frame-default frame-type-textmedia frame-layout-0"><div class="ce-textpic ce-center ce-above"><div class="ce-gallery" data-ce-columns="1" data-ce-images="1"><div class="ce-outer"><div class="ce-inner"><div class="ce-row"><div class="ce-column"><figure class="video"><div class="video-embed"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/_-iWEpAhnwc?autohide=1&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ndsu.edu" allowfullscreen width="600" height="337" class="video-embed-item" title="Programs: Psychology" allow="fullscreen"></iframe></div></figure></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="c856373" class="frame frame-default frame-type-text frame-layout-0"><section><p> </p><p> </p></section></div> <div class="two-col container-layout"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 col-12"> <div id="c807803" class="frame frame-default frame-type-image frame-layout-0"><div class="ce-image ce-center ce-above"><div class="ce-gallery" data-ce-columns="1" data-ce-images="1"><div class="ce-outer"><div class="ce-inner"><div class="ce-row"><div class="ce-column"><figure class="image "><img class="image-embed-item" src="/fileadmin/_processed_/a/1/csm_170718_psychology-24_e0b5214ffa.jpg" width="1156" height="771" alt="" /></figure></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> <div id="c807947" class="frame frame-default frame-type-header frame-layout-0"><header><h3 class=""><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/news/view/detail/66893/">R1 Research Institution</a></h3></header></div> <div id="c807805" class="frame frame-default frame-type-text frame-layout-0"><section><p>NDSU is one of just three universities in the six-state upper Midwest region designated as an <a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/news/view/detail/66893/" target="_top">R1 research institution</a> by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Carnegie’s R1 distinction is its highest classification and is presented to only the top research institutions in the country.</p><p> </p><p> </p></section></div> <div id="c807953" class="frame frame-default frame-type-image frame-layout-0"><div class="ce-image ce-center ce-above"><div class="ce-gallery" data-ce-columns="1" data-ce-images="1"><div class="ce-outer"><div class="ce-inner"><div class="ce-row"><div class="ce-column"><figure class="image "><img class="image-embed-item" src="/fileadmin/_processed_/6/5/csm_180907_psychology_Mark_Nawrot-35_0d40b2ed80.jpg" width="1156" height="771" alt="" /></figure></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-12"> <div id="c807718" class="frame frame-default frame-type-header frame-layout-0"><header><h3 class=""><a href="/psychology/undergraduate/research/">Research</a></h3></header></div> <div id="c807724" class="frame frame-default frame-type-text frame-layout-0"><section><p>Our laboratory facilities include advanced equipment for studying human perception, brain function, information processing and social interaction.  Because our program emphasizes the scientific approach to the study of behavior, student research is strongly encouraged.  Undergraduates often serve as research assistants working closely with faculty and graduate students.  Current research includes projects on health, vision, virtual reality/multi-sensory integration, information processing, behavior modification, emotion, depression, history of psychology and group process.</p><p> </p></section></div> <div id="c807722" class="frame frame-default frame-type-image frame-layout-0"><div class="ce-image ce-center ce-above"><div class="ce-gallery" data-ce-columns="1" data-ce-images="1"><div class="ce-outer"><div class="ce-inner"><div class="ce-row"><div class="ce-column"><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/news/view/detail/66893/"><figure class="image "><img class="image-embed-item" alt="R1" src="/fileadmin/_processed_/f/a/csm_NDSU.R1_1e88f70819.jpg" width="1156" height="677" /></figure></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> <div id="c807949" class="frame frame-default frame-type-header frame-layout-0"><header><h3 class=""><a href="/psychology/people/faculty/">Faculty</a></h3></header></div> <div id="c807951" class="frame frame-default frame-type-text frame-layout-0"><section><p>Our faculty is recognized on a national and international level for their professional status and contributions to the new body of scientific knowledge. You’ll graduate equipped with excellent classroom, laboratory, and field training, as well as a sound research experience. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p></section></div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="c807940" class="frame frame-default frame-type-shortcut frame-layout-0"><div id="c807463" class="frame frame-default frame-type-dce_dceuid2 frame-layout-0"><div class="hero-banner hero-banner-middle hero-banner-normal dim-black" style="background-image:url(/fileadmin/_processed_/a/7/csm_Amphitheater_Minard_2100x1402_4e875207fc.jpg);"><div class="container"><section class="default top left"><div class="sr-only"><hr/></div><h3>Colloquium Series</h3><p>Held on Fridays at 3pm in Minard 230</p><a href="/psychology/news_events/colloquium/" class="btn btn-secondary">Learn More</a></section></div></div></div></div> </div> </main> <footer class="footer-dept footer-left"> <div class="container"> <section class="footer-address"> <div class="address"> <p> </p> <p><strong>Department of Psychology</strong><br> North Dakota State University<br> Phone: +1 (701) 231-8622<br> Campus address: <a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/alphaindex/buildings/Building::381" title="External link" target="_top" class="external-link">Minard Hall 232</a> <br> Mailing address: NDSU Dept. 2546 / PO Box 6050 / Fargo, ND 58108-6050</p> <p>Department Chair: <a href="mailto:clayton.hilmert@ndsu.edu">Clayton Hilmert, Ph.D.</a><br> Page manager: <a href="mailto:ndsu.psychology@ndsu.edu">ndsu.psychology@ndsu.edu</a></p> <p>Last Updated: Monday, December 02, 2024 4:13:07 PM<br /></p> </div> </section> </div> </footer> <footer class="footer-green footer-left"> <div class="container"> <section class="footer-address"> <a href="https://www.ndsu.edu" class="home-link"><img src="/fileadmin/templates/images/NDSU_logo.svg" alt="North Dakota State University" width="400" /></a> <div class="address row"> <div class="col-md-5"> <address> <p>1340 Administration Ave., Fargo, ND 58102<br> Mailing address: PO Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050</p> </address> <a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/about">About NDSU</a> </div> <div class="col-md-1"> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <nav aria-label="University-wide resources"> <ul class="footer-links"> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/alphaindex/">A-Z Index</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/apply">Apply for admission</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/academics/">Academic programs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/accreditation/">Accreditation</a></li> <li><a href="https://gobison.com">Bison Athletics</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/alphaindex/buildings">Campus Map</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/onestop/policies-and-procedures">Consumer Information</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/employment/">Employment</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/equity/">Equity</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/about/inclusion">Inclusion</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/onestop/finaid/netpricecalculator/">Net Price Calculator</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/onestop/">One Stop</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension">Outreach<span class="sr-only"> (University-wide)</span></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/research/">Research and Creative Activity</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/policy/">University Policies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/visit">Visit NDSU</a></li> </ul> </nav> </div> </div> <hr/> <p>North Dakota State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.<br> Contact NDSU at <a href="tel:7012318011" aria-label="7 0 1. 2 3 1. 8 0 1 1" class="phone-link">(701) 231-8011</a><br> <a class="d-print-none" href="https://www.ndsu.edu/privacy/">Privacy Statement</a> </p>   <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-VJPGNTJ40B"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-VJPGNTJ40B'); </script>   </section> </div> </footer> <a id="back-to-top" href="#" class="btn btn-secondary back-to-top" role="button" title="Return on the top page" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left"><span class="fas fa-arrow-up"></span><span class="sr-only">Top of page</span></a> <script type="text/javascript" src="/fileadmin/templates/js/minimal.js"></script> <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.4.1.min.js" integrity="sha256-CSXorXvZcTkaix6Yvo6HppcZGetbYMGWSFlBw8HfCJo=" crossorigin="anonymous"></script> <script src="https://stackpath.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/4.3.1/js/bootstrap.min.js" integrity="sha384-JjSmVgyd0p3pXB1rRibZUAYoIIy6OrQ6VrjIEaFf/nJGzIxFDsf4x0xIM+B07jRM" crossorigin="anonymous"></script> <script src="/fileadmin/templates/js/ndsu-2018.js?1579644437"></script> <script src="/fileadmin/templates/js/update-js.js?1717438777"></script> <script src="https://use.fontawesome.com/releases/v6.4.2/js/all.js"></script> </body> </html>