Psychology
About the program
Ranked as one of top 100 "great schools for psychology" by The Princeton Review, Roanoke College's psychology department focuses on this subject as a science. The small class size enables the department to offer top-notch training in research, analysis and other scientific skills that is often absent at large universities. Every psychology major, for example, learns firsthand how to conduct an experimental study. Many students go on to carry out independent research projects and present their findings at regional and national conferences. These experiences are invaluable for students to be accepted into graduate school. We also integrate career guidance into our classes in order to help our graduates succeed after college.
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Psychology majors Urecki, Tripp and Gladfelter
Southard honored for her diabetes advocacy
Roanoke graduate Sally Waters Southard ‘77 received the Living and Giving Award for her service to JDRF.
Student Awarded Project Funding from International Psychology Honors Society
Psychology major, Kiah Coflin ’19, and Dr. Powell awarded funding for research project on romantic relationships from the International Psychology Honors Society.
Pearson receives Gilman award to study in Australia
Vanessa Pearson ’21, the 11th Roanoke College student selected as a Gilman Scholar, will spend the Spring 2019 semester in Australia at James Cook University taking psychology, education and Australian history classes.
Roanoke College takes over public radio segment "The Academic Minute"
Five Roanoke College professors have taken over the public radio segment "The Academic Minute" for the week of December 17th. The goal of the segment is to summarize findings from their research to include an “I didn’t know that” fact.