Psychology Research Center

The Psychology Department at Edgewood College has as its mission helping students develop a critical knowledge of and skills in psychological science as well as an emphasis in psychology as a means to promote human welfare.

Who We Are

The Psychology Department at Edgewood College has a small faculty dedicated to teaching and meaningful mentorship of our students. Our outstanding faculty have the expertise needed to offer a wide range of courses within the major while maintaining the closeness of a small collaborative program. As your professors and academic advisors, we have the honor to be with you every step of the way, from Intro Psych to to the final high five on graduation day.

Why Study Psychology at Edgewood College

Studying Psychology at Edgewood means becoming a part of our community of learners. You will laugh and learn along side other people who are also interested in making something meaningful out of their life’s work. At each level in the major, students gain critical experience in research, current scientific knowledge, and applications outside of the classroom. It is just such experiences – in combination with a strong liberal arts education – that prepare Edgewood psychology majors to succeed in a diverse set of fields.

Check out our recent Internships and Research Presentations

Additional Internship Opportunities

Psychology Internship PSY 495 PSY (1.00 – 3.00 credits)
Active experiences involving psychology as a science or in psychology as a means to improving human welfare. 1 credit will be required for Clinical/Counseling and General Psychology Majors. Students will contact the Psychology Department internship director and the nature and extent of the internship experience will determine the number of credits. Internships will be available in settings offering psychological services. Prerequisites: PSY 101

Gel Internship: Research PSY 495B PSY (1.00 – 6.00 credits)
Experiences involving psychology as a science or in psychology as a means to improving human welfare. Each psychology major is required to complete a minimum of one internship credit for graduation. A student may complete multiple internships but a maximum of six internship credits can be counted toward the psychology major. Students will contract with the Psychology Department internship director for internships. Students will work with individual faculty members on empirical research. Cross-listed: None. Offered: No Information Provided. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Gel Internship: Human Services PSY 495C PSY (4.00 – 6.00 credits)
Students work in an agency under the supervision of a licensed social worker. This internship is taken by in the Human Services Concentration and is administered by the Social Science Department. When students begin their internship requirements, the first term they must take PSY 497 3 for 1-credit concurrently with PSY 495C. If the internship continues into the next term, students take PSY 495C only. Exceptions can be approved by the Psychology Internship Coordinator. Prerequisites: HS 300, HS 302 and consent of instructor. Corequisites:

Gel Internship: Industrial Org PSY 495D PSY (1.00 – 6.00 credits)
Students will be active in experiences involving psychology as a science or in psychology as a means to improving human welfare. Each psychology major is required to complete a minimum of one internship credit for graduation. A student can complete multiple internships but a maximum of six internship credits can be counted toward the psychology major. Students will contract with individual faculty members for internships and the nature and extent of the contracted experience will determine the number of credits. Internships will be available in the following areas: Students will work in an organizational setting doing human resources and other work appropriate to I/O psychology. (Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor)

Gel Internship: Broadfield Psych PSY 495E PSY (1.00 – 6.00 credits)
Experiences involving psychology as a science or in psychology as a means to improving human welfare. Each psychology major is required to complete a minimum of one internship credit for graduation. A student may do multiple internships but a maximum of six internship credits can be counted toward the psychology major. Students will contract the Psychology Department internship director for internships. Cross-listed: None. Offered: F/S Prerequisite: Junior or above standing.

Gel Internship: Diveristy PSY 495F PSY (1.00 credits)
Students will do research on human services work with diversity issues and/or with diverse populations. Prerequisite: PSY 101F4.