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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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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
College of Psychology alumna hired by Seattle Mariners Specializes in improving athletic performance
William Dorfman appointed Professor Emeritus Retired full-time position after 34 years at College of Psychology
College of Psychology hosts poster conference Research conducted by undergrad students
College of Psychology alum runs holistic wellness center Also appears as media commentator
NSU Miami Campus hosting counseling seminar Will focus on graduate school and careers
NSU Jacksonville Campus hosting crisis workshop Lunch included at free event
College of Psychology drive collected supplies for Puerto Rico Donated items sent to island after devastation from two storms
College of Psychology hosting poster conference Features work from undergraduate students
Mass killings have wide reach, even for those who weren’t there Scott Poland interviewed on Las Vegas shooting
College of Psychology hosting ADHD workshop Speaker has published 23 books on subject
Pioneering women's advocate Lenore Walker retires from NSU Plans to focus on research and writing
College faculty, students present at APA convention 125th annual convention took place in Washington, D.C.
Psychology professor on committees for new NSU college College of Allopathic Medicine plans first class for 2018
Psychology professor hosts sessions on bullying and suicide in Tampa One session was at NSU’s Tampa Campus
Stop, Drop, and Roll is focus of 6th annual TEDxNSU event Conference featured faculty, staff, and students as speakers
College of Psychology faculty, staff get pie in the face Fundraising effort part of challenge from College of Education
College of Psychology alumna part of Colorado taskforce New state law changes handling of mental health commitments
College of Psychology hosting bullying and suicide workshop Will take place in Tampa
Modern NSU lab focuses on collaborative approach College of Psychology faculty part of computational lab
Psychology graduate finds passion in lab research Originally started as biology major
Psychology professor researches childhood and academic achievement Also runs Indian dance school in free time
NSU Completes SACS Accreditation Review with Flying Colors SACS team visited main campus in April
Psychology grad student nominated for STUEY award Currently pursuing Psy.D.
Counseling student receives award for volunteer work Award presented at FMHCA conference in Orlando
College of Psychology students travel to India to provide health care servi Worked in conjunction with College of Osteopathic Medicine
College of Psychology welcomed applicants for Interview Day Faculty interviewed applicants for Clinical Psychology programs
Professor to be honored for work with spinal cord injuries Barry Nierenberg to receive award at conference in September
TEDxNSU 2017 tickets on sale Event co-organized by College of Psychology faculty
Psychology students conduct mock trial in class Trial served as final exam
Two College of Psychology alumnae working with children One in a middle school, one at NSU's main campus
College of Psychology faculty teach First Year Seminar New university-wide course debuted fall 2016
College of Psychology hosting alumni reception at NASP convention Convention in February in San Antonio, TX
College faculty present research at events Attended events around the country
NSU therapists offer free counseling to airport shooting witnesses Counseling is part of TRIP program
College of Psychology Dean Karen Grosby makes donation to NSU Joins legacy gift donors in NSU's 1964 Society
NSU hosting counseling event for alumni Includes reception, continuing education credit
Psychology Services Center playrooms receive new toys, games New items collected by graduate students after fundraiser
Howard Finkelstein guest speaker at NSU lecture Will discuss role of psychologists in court system
Distinguished alumni credits mentorship at College of Psychology Bradley Donohue now a professor at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Annual Alumni Holiday Party returns Dec. 8 Party at Lauderdale Yacht Club
Lenore Walker named College of Psychology's Professor of the Year Has been with NSU since 1998
Brenda Levine wins 2016 Excellence in Community Service award Ceremony to follow at Team 2020 Celebration in Jan. 2017
College of Psychology Welcomes Distinguished Alumni Now a professor in Nevada
Colombian psychology students tour NSU Tour featured special faculty presentations
NSU hosts children's health fair Free exams offered to attendees
Professor part of research, teaching duo Married faculty have contributed research to addictions field
College hosting graduate school info session Will provide info on applications
Retired police officer uses psychology training Assisted with response to 9/11 in New York
NSU student overcomes health complications to complete degree Mother of five struggled with lupus after diagnosis
Clinical Psychologist publishes thriller novel Debut novel inspired by real event
NSU Orlando campus hosting career workshop Focuses on opportunities in counseling and psychology
High-schoolers conduct research in neuroscience summer camp Two-week camp included mix of lectures, lab activities
NSU professor writes article on school safety Emphasizes planning to prevent violence
NSU hosts law enforcement training Local and federal agencies represented in session
Center for Open Science Psychology professors participate in national study replicability project Project included 20 universities nationwide
Scott Simon Fehr Professor passionate about teaching, therapy Scott Simon Fehr’s journey has included going from NSU student to professor
Concussion clinic NSU experts share insights during concussion clinic Discussion outlined issue in professional and amateur sports
Dr. Scott Poland NSU expert provides tips on dealing with grief in the wake of tragic events Orlando shooting may bring a sense of grief and hopelessness
Neuroscience field trip High school students conduct neuroscience experiments on field trip North Lauderdale prep school students worked in labs in the Parker Building
Gutierrez and students Decorated police officer shares story of life-threatening encounter Officer’s story part of College’s Police Psychology Seminar on Wed, June 1
College of Psychology meeting Dean Karen Grosby hosted state of the college meeting Provided updates on staff, course evaluations, and the college well being
Distinguish alumni photo Nominate a Distinguished Alumnus for the College This year a new process was established
Careers in Psychology Explore the rewarding fields related to counseling and psychology Special presentation by Mercedes ter Maat, Ph.D.
Dual Admission College of Psychology Dual Admission Program The program is available to students who are interested in pursuing a career in psychology.
Maria Fimiani PsyD Welcome Dr. Maria Fimiani to the College of Psychology Fimiani is new Coordinator of Internship Training and Liaison Services at Broward Health Medical Center
Scott Poland, Ed.D. and Paul Poore Scot Poland, Ed.D. presents at conference in Lima, Peru Participants attended from every country in South America
Jonathan Banks, Ph.D. Professor Banks and student work on research Year-long research with therapy dogs and student stress
Fagan with Boucher and Ma at Stueys College of Psychology Stuey Awards College receives two awards and has seven finalists
Experimental_Psychology_students Three Experimental Psychology students heading to doctoral programs Student testimonials on their NSU experience
Daniel E. Dawes, J.D. Psychology alum returns to NSU to speak Health Policy Lawyer Daniel Dawes to Speak on Campus
Dr. Tim McKenna Harvard professor gives presentation on STEM Dr. McKenna gave a presentation to a large group students and faculty
NIH NSU Researchers Secure $2.75M from NIH Research team led by NSU's Raymond L. Ownby, M.D., received prestigious R01 grant
pet therapy Stressed-out student? Get a dog (or cat, rabbit) Professor Jonathan Banks is studying the effects pet therapy can have before taking a test
SBMT Psychology Students and Faculty to Present at SBMT Conference in Miami 13th Annual Conference on Brain Mapping and Therapeutics will be held April 8-10th.
Kuemmel Clinical Psychology Alumna Featured in the Monitor On Psychology Angela Kuemmel, Ph.D. c/o 2009 is highlighted in the March 2016 issue of the Monitor
Forensic Expert Panelists to Present at Forensic Psychology Day Miami Discover the exciting field of Forensic Psychology on March 19th
conference Child Advocate Lauren Book to Headline Child Protection Conference on 4/15. Free Registration for "Please Don't Hurt Me: Perspectives in Child Abuse Prevention"
Karl Increase in Mental Health Diagnoses Creates Job Opportunities The Orlando Sun Sentinel interviewed Professor Shannon Karl to discuss current mental health...
Poland Free Webinars on Suicide Prevention March 1st & 24th Dr. Scott Poland will be a guest presenter for "Suicide Prevention Legislation and Our Schools” Webinar.
NASP approval School Psychology NASP approved School Psychology Psy.D. is NASP approved through 2020
TedxNSU College of Psychology to Host TedxNSU 2016 on March 12th. The theme for TedxNSU 2016 will be "Time". Get your ticket--You’ve got the time!
Miami Miami Campus to Host Graduate Counseling Information Meeting Learn more about careers in mental health and school counseling on March 3, 2016 at NSU's Miami Campus.
Hossain Psychology Major Discovers a World of Opportunity Through Campus Engagement Reya Hossain will become the first in her family to graduate from college. She credits...
NASP NASP 2016 Held in New Orleans Feb. 10-16 The National Association for School Psychologists Conference was full of learning and networking opportunities.
NEA article image Dr. Scott Poland Quoted in NEA Today Article Poland shared his expertise on classroom natural disaster preparedness and response.
SafeWalk Join us for Women in Distress 17th Annual SAFEWALK-RUN 5K The goal this year is to raise $150K for support services and 2,000+ nights of shelter...
Gazette Just Released! The first edition of the GrASP Gazette Nova Southeastern University’s School Psychology Program Newsletter
Movie title NSU Alumna Anita Sugimura Holsapple, MS, screens new film on Feb. 8th The real story about what our veterans have to battle AFTER they return home.
Steven Walfish Dr. Steven Walfish’s Presentation Growing and Sustaining a Private Practice: Opportunities Are Where You find them...
Heroes Bowl 1st Annual Heroes Bowl- Sunday, January 31st Join us for a day of music, food, and football to benefit homeless veterans!
Van Hasselt.jpg Firefighter Suicide: Examining Cultural Change It is well documented that first responders face profound physical and psychological...
Dr. Sobell.jpg Congratulations to Dr. Linda Sobell Sobell was elected to the Board of Scientific Affairs (BSA) of the APA for a 3 year term
cash.jpg Children need your help to understand violent events Young children look to the important adult(s) in their lives to help them understand and cope with life’s stressors.
Carmen DeJesus Carmen De Jesus Air Force Veteran When Carmen De Jesus enrolled at NSU in 2012, she brought to the classroom her six years of experience in the U.S. Air Force.
RSVP for an Upcoming Shark Chat RSVP for an Upcoming Shark Chat Shark Chats are live interdisciplinary panel discussions featuring Nova Southeastern University faculty, alumni and students
Dual Admission What is Dual Admission? Dual Admission is a Premier Program pioneered by NSU for a select group of highly-motivated undergraduate students.
Matthew Welhaf and Audrey Hood College of Psychology Students Present Research Three students from NSU’s College of Psychology presented their work at the Psychonomic Society 56th Annual Meeting
Continuing Education Continuing Education The College offers workshops to psychologists, clinical social workers, mental health counselors, and other professionals.
The Qualitative Report The Qualitative Report 7th Annual Conference TQR2016 will be held January 14th, 15th, and 16th, 2016 on NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus.
Wendy Lader, M.S., Ph.D. (’84) Alumna Recognized for Pioneering Work in Treatment of Self-Injury Wendy Lader, M.S., Ph.D. (’84), who earned her doctoral degree from the College of Psychology
Dr. Vincent Van Hasselt awarded NSU Distinguished Professor of the year Dr. Vincent Van Hasselt awarded NSU Distinguished Professor of the year Having served as NSU professor since 1992, Dr. Van Hasselt is Professor and Director of the Family Violence and Adolescent...
Summer Internship Completes Circle of Learning for Neuroscience Student Summer Internship Completes Circle of Learning for Neuroscience Student Working in a laboratory to study the science behind a neurological disorder was a dream internship for Ezana Assefa,…
Psychology Alumna Helps Others Reduce Alcohol Consumption via iPhone App Psychology Alumna Helps Others Reduce Alcohol Consumption via iPhone App Alumna Samantha Domingo was making a difference in her field even before she completed a doctoral degree in psychology at NSU
Psychology Professor Prepares Students, First Responders for Crisis Situations Professor Prepares Students, First Responders for Crisis Situations “I came to NSU specifically to study with Dr. Vince Van Hasselt,” said Steinkopf, a doctoral student at NSU’s College of Psyc
Psychology Graduate Recognized for Research on "Reframing" Working Memory Psychology Graduate Recognized for Research on "Reframing" Working Memory Student Matthew Welhaf examined the role of working memory in his research project
Students Honored by Broward Sheriff's Office Students Honored by Broward Sheriff’'s Office Study of firefighters by NSU psychology students
Nierenberg Receives National Mentor Award Nierenberg Receives National Mentor Award Three decades of experience in rehabilitation psychology
Students Assist Law Enforcement Agencies Students Assist Law Enforcement Agencies NSU Players stage hostage negotiations
Professor Linda Sobell Professor Linda Sobell Receives Award President's Distinguished Professor Award of Excellence
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