A Focus on Our Students

The focus of the psychology department is to provide breadth and depth in the science and profession of psychology with a commitment to honoring diversity and promoting human welfare. We are uniquely situated to provide a special focus on the peoples and issues of the circumpolar north. The curriculum develops ³ÉÈËӰƬ’ ability to understand how psychology can be used to address social and psychological issues from diverse perspectives through research, cross-cultural knowledge, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. We engage our ³ÉÈËӰƬ in developing important professional competencies such as professional written and oral communication, research, and applying science to practical applications in our communities. 

Dept. of Psychology faculty and staff