If you're driven to learn more about the human mind and behavior, a psychology major at Northern State University is the perfect fit for you.
Our curriculum offers a wide range of courses connecting to real-life issues and experiences, ensuring you're well-prepared to apply your studies in the real world. Our professors apply a diverse approach to promote student engagement and meaningful learning, ranging from the academic rigor of the scientific method to the development of theoretical perspectives and scientific philosophies.
Offered On Campus
120 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete: Four Years
Sample Coursework
Theories of Personality
Social Psychology of Media
Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
Social Psychology
Statistics in Psychological Research
Child and Adolescent Development
Biological Psychology
Creativity in Cognition
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Alumni Spotlight
Christina Shilman
As a student, I really enjoyed building relationships with my classmates as well as with my professors. We worked to build our own little community of support that only enhanced our success in the classroom and our personal growth. My professors at NSU encouraged and supported me in research. I had the opportunity to present at SDCA in Pierre, SD, the Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities in Honolulu, HI and at the Society for Disabilities Studies Conference in Philadelphia, PA. During my graduate studies I had the opportunity to be a GA for the psychology department and enjoyed teaching a psych 101 lab.
Christina earned a masters of education degree in clinical mental health and school counseling and a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Northern. She joined Northern's counseling center in 2021 as a staff counselor.
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