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NSU’s College of Psychology prepares students for the complex demands of professional life.

  • Our distinguished faculty engages in a wide range of research and clinical specializations.
  • The programs feature faculty mentorship in small classes.
  • Student involvement in research can lead to professional presentations and publications.
  • Undergraduate programs prepare students for advanced degrees in psychology, counseling, education, neuroscience, law and the health professions.
  • Students learn the social, cognitive, developmental, and biological foundations of human behavior and applications to improving quality of life.

Our departments offer diverse educational opportunities taught by accomplished faculty.

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NSU alum appointed as APA’s Chief Education Officer Graduated from NSU in 1993
NSU dedicated new Veterans Access Clinic Took place Jan. 9
College of Psychology alumni run clinical practice in Illinois Each is a graduate of the Clinical Psychology program
Adjunct professor receives travel grant for psychology conference Biennial conference to take place in California
Counseling students create projects for poster symposium Final project for research course
Two NSU colleges partner for Society for NeuroSports Conference Inaugural two-day conference took place at beach resort
College of Psychology debuts NSU chapter of Nu Rho Psi Honor society established in 2006
Gilda’s Club hosting screening of movie on breast cancer Screening followed by discussion with directors
Free workshop focuses on mindfulness for first responders Co-sponsored by two NSU colleges
NSU study finds link between gut microbiome and sleep quality Study conducted as partnership between two colleges
College of Psychology student organization hosting golf tournament Fundraiser organized by Humanitarian Global Outreach
Jeff Kibler receives two awards at faculty reception Also runs PSC clinic
New conference brings together neuroscience and exercise science Hosted by Colleges of Psychology and Health Care Sciences
NSU showed strong presence at APA 2019 Annual conference took place in Chicago
NSU grad combines passion for psychology and art Recently started graduate program
NSU, Yale faculty collaborating on research with male survivors of abuse Research funded by a grant from nonprofit PCORI
Clinical Psychology students participate in firefighter training event Training intended to give clinicians more insight into challenges of firefighting
College of Psychology students participate in STEM Symposium Has occurred annually in South Florida since 2013
Counseling alum uses skills at South Florida helpline 2-1-1 Broward connects people to services, assists those in crisis
College of Psychology alum runs three health care companies Companies based in South Florida
College of Psychology alum serving as NSU commencement speaker Graduated in 2002
NSU Hosting 2nd Annual Optimizing Mental Wellness on May 11 Free event open to the public
Clinical Psychology student wins STUEY award Was college’s nominee for Student of the Year
Counseling professor is associate editor of new journal Journal debuted first issue in early 2019
Six NSU students attended Florida neuroscience symposium Had all expenses paid as “Florida Fellows”
Registration open for summer neuroscience program Two-week program is for high school students
TEDxNSU 2019 explored “Knowns and Unknowns” Eighth year of independently organized conference
NSU alum created perfect NCAA March Madness bracket Gregg Nigl works as a neuropsychologist in Ohio
College of Psychology welcomes APA visitors Part of reaccreditation process
TEDxNSU 2019 tickets on sale Topic is Knowns & Unknowns
College of Psychology hosts second annual undergraduate poster conference Participating students come from PSYC 1020 intro course
Former NFL athlete is College of Psychology’s 2018 Distinguished Alumnus Earned degree at NSU while playing for Miami Dolphins
Students, faculty participate in research Data Blitz Research projects described in one-minute presentations
NSU faculty participate in APA’s LIWP Program focuses on enhancing leadership positions for mid-career women
Neuroscience undergrad excels at research Has co-authored papers, works in NSU lab
College of Psychology alum retired after 41 years at NSU Daughters also graduated from college
High school students participate in neuroscience summer program Program focused on intersection of science and law
NSU represented by faculty, students, alumni at APA 2018 convention Convention took place Aug. 9-12 in San Francisco
TEDxNSU issues call for 2019 speakers Event has been hosted annually since 2013
Disclosing Student Mental Health Records Professor Gene Cash discusses issue on South Florida PBS show
College of Psychology to receive award at APA convention Award recognizes minority achievement
Seventh annual TEDxNSU focused on “the little things” Speakers reflected on small moments that had big impacts
Two College of Psychology alumnae appointed to new positions at NSU Graduates of Clinical Psychology program
NSU clinics teamed up for Optimizing Mental Wellness event Coincided with month of awareness
Clinical Psychology students get real world experience at Marlins Park Trip part of Sports Psychology course
College of Psychology faculty, students visit Jordan Trip included working with Syrian refugees
Psychology student organization hosts diversity luncheon Event started in 2001 following 9/11 attacks
High school students test knowledge in quiz event Game patterned after Jeopardy
College of Psychology team part of childhood obesity research grant Partnering with Broward middle school on project
School Psychology professor presents locally, internationally Topics included crisis intervention and bullying prevention
College of Psychology SGA President nominated for STUEY award Also involved with on campus student organization
College of Psychology hosting event at ACA conference Conference is in Atlanta
NSU hosting ethics presentation Networking part of evening's events
Professor hosts webinar on transgender student safety Strategies offered to ensure safety
College of Psychology hosting reception during NASP 2018 Event takes place in Chicago, IL
NSU hosts Domestic Violence Summit College of Psychology part of summit’s organizing effort
William Dorfman appointed Professor Emeritus Retired full-time position after 34 years at College of Psychology
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