Psychology
Psychology is a very broad discipline that employs the methods of scientific inquiry as it observes, describes, and explores the brain’s role in emotion, thought, and behavior. Students in the psychology program are called upon to think critically and creatively as they examine how organisms adapt to their surroundings through biological, social, emotional, perceptual, and cognitive capacities. Students learn to become clear communicators, attentive listeners, and dynamic and sensitive problem solvers.
An undergraduate degree in psychology will prepare students for careers in human services as well as for graduate school programs in psychology, counseling, social work, or law.
Students who major in Psychology will be able to:
- demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology;
- understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation;
- respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes;
- understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues; and
- weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline.
Psychology Faculty
To learn more about Lakeland's Psychology faculty, follow the link associated with their name.
Alicia Helion
Dr. Alicia Helion, Assistant Professor of Psychology, joined the faculty in 2007. Her current research interests concern racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare. Helion's efforts in this...Read more about Alicia Helion
Mehraban Khodavandi
Dr. Mehraban Khodavandi, Education Division Chair and Professor of Education and Psychology, has been a member of the faculty since 1981. Khodavandi earned his doctorate from the University of...Read more about Mehraban Khodavandi
Christopher Moore
Dr. Christopher D. Moore, Assistant Professor of Sociology, joined Lakeland's faculty in 2006. His research and teaching focus is at the juncture between sociology and psychology - specifically,...Read more about Christopher Moore
Elizabeth Stroot
Dr. Elizabeth Stroot, Associate Professor of Psychology, holds a doctorate from the University of Delaware. She has been with the college since 1999.Read more about Elizabeth Stroot
