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Psychology
Pictured are: Dr. Chip Hunter, Dr. Alicia Nordstrom,
Dr. Marnie Hiester (Chair) and Dr. Charles A. LaJeunesse
Welcome
History and Overview of Psychology Department
Planning Your Education in Psychology
Getting Involved
Questions
WELCOME!
Welcome to the Psychology Department at Misericordia University! This website was designed to provide you with information about our faculty, our major, and our courses. It will also provide answers to commonly asked questions such as "What are the requirements for the major?", "What courses should I take?", and "What special activities and opportunities are available to Psychology majors?". We hope that you find it helpful to you as you progress through your Psychology major or if you are in the process of deciding on a major.
HISTORY AND OVERVIEW OF PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
The Psychology program at Misericordia University is still relatively young but is expanding rapidly. Our Psychology major was instituted in 1991 by Dr. Charles LaJeunesse, who was the sole full-time faculty member in psychology at that time. Since then, our Program has grown significantly, attracting over 85 majors and adding new faculty.
Currently we have four full-time faculty:
Marnie Hiester: Associate Professor (Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1993)
Chip Hunter: Division Chair: Associate Professor (Ph.D., Princeton University, 1994)
Charles LaJeunesse: Department Chair: Professor (Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1979)
Alicia Nordstrom: Assistant Professor (Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 2004)
The Psychology department is contained within the College of Professional Studies and Social Science and our offices are located on the 2nd floor of McAuley-Walsh Hall. Information of interest to psychology majors and materials on graduate programs can be found on the bulletin boards near the faculty offices.
PLANNING YOUR EDUCATION IN PSYCHOLOGY
The Psychology department offers both a major and minor in psychology and students will find their experiences in psychology to be interdisciplinary. Students who major in psychology are encouraged to minor in a related field to broaden their educational experience and increase their preparation for a professional career. Psychology students complete their majors with a practicum experience (working in a psychology-related facility in the community) or by conducting an independent research project under the supervision of a faculty member. Students can also join a research group and participate in faculty sponsored research projects.
GETTING INVOLVED
Students can get involved in psychology on campus by joining one of the student psychology groups. The Psychology Club is open to majors and non-majors in psychology and sponsors several meetings, activities, and service projects throughout the year. The Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology is open to students majoring or minoring in Psychology who have completed at least 9 credits in Psychology and meet a GPA and ranking requirement.
QUESTIONS?
We hope that you have found this information helpful. If you have any questions about any aspects of the Psychology Program at Misericordia University, please don't hesitate to ask. We look forward to working with you!
Dr. Marnie Hiester, Chair
Department of Psychology
Misericordia University
301 Lake Street
Dallas, PA 18612-1098
(570) 674-6316
