Psychology

What is this major? 
Hartwick's rigorous and challenging psychology program emphasizes the scientific method in its study of human behavior and mental processes.  Experimental psychologists are committed to the idea that through objective empirical observations, progress can be made in understanding, predicting, and modifying behavior.  Hartwick's program in psychology focuses on the many factors that shape our behavior, including our experiences, the environment that surrounds us, our own unique pattern of development, and our biological heritage.

What can I do with this major? 

Bachelor's Degree/Entry Level	Further Education/Experience Required
personnel assistant probation officer child care worker activities coordinator social services caseworker	psychologist occupational therapist rehabilitation counselor career counselor social worker school counselor

What skills will I improve/gain? 
Interpersonal communication (oral and written), ethical practice, knowledge of human development and behavior, problem solving, observing, analyzing, and interpreting information, decision making, concern for and sensitivity to others, interviewing techniques, critical and inferential thinking, insight to deal effectively with people, ability to resolve or mediate conflicts, understanding of group dynamics

Who employs graduates from this major? 
Schools, state/federal government, colleges/universities, private practice, mental health agencies, community agencies, rehabilitation agencies, business and industry, correctional facilities

What is special about this major at Hartwick? 

• Extensive research facilities
• Students present research at Eastern Psychological Association Conference in Washington, D.C.
• Graduates attend Cornell, Penn State, Boston College, Boston University, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, University of Rochester, New York University

Department Chair
Lisa Onorato, 607-431-4964, onoratol@hartwick.edu

Undeclared Contact
Ron Heyduk, 607-431-4960, heydukr@hartwick.edu

Major Connections Contacts
Stephanie Crane, cranes@hartwick.edu
Shannon Harper, harpers@hartwick.edu
Courtney Morse, 607-431-7234, morsec@hartwick.edu