Misericordia University
Psychology
Learning about how drugs affect the brain, and how best to treat depression. Designing a research study to determine how people with tattoos are perceived, or how people are affected by social rejection. Helping victims of domestic violence, homeless women, or children with autism. Spending the summer working with a faculty member as part of the Summer Research Fellowship Program. These are just some of the many experiences you can have as a Psychology major at Misericordia University.
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Psychology Dept. Instagram
Big news! The Psychology Department here at Misericordia University has just launched its own Instagram channel! Our social media of students and faculty are having a blast making videos and sharing photos that give you a preview of what it is like to be part of our "Psychology family"! Some of our ongoing posts include:
- Mental Health Mondays with Chloe
- Friday Chats with Devin
- Live action doodles by Leslie
- Jen's Interviews with Amazing Humans
- and special programs like our OPEN MIC EVENTS hosted by the amazing ROSE DANIELS!
Subscribe and see what it's like to be a Psych major here at MU at #mucougarspsychology or use the direct link below.
Here is a sneak peek at the first "Friday Chats with Devin" video in which Devin tells you about his experience on our e-Sports team (side note: Devin is a Super Smash Brothers champion!)
Contact
For more information about the Psychology program, please contact Dr. Kelly Filipkowski, Psychology Department Chair, at kfilipkowski@misericordia.edu or (570) 674-1486.
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Misericordia University students and faculty from the Psychology and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) departments participated in URC-PA Day at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, where they joined peers from across Pennsylvania to advocate for undergraduate research.
University News & Happenings
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Misericordia University announced today the launch of its Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program in Dallas, Pennsylvania, expanding opportunities for individuals seeking a fast-track pathway into the nursing profession.
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Misericordia University is expanding its graduate nursing offerings with the launch of a new Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program, designed to prepare registered nurses to deliver advanced care to adults and older adults with complex, acute, and critical health conditions.
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Students and faculty from Misericordia University’s speech-language pathology program recently participated in an interdisciplinary service-learning trip to Belize, where they provided therapy services and educational training to underserved communities.
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Misericordia University recently selected the annual group of incoming students to receive the merit-based, full-tuition Sister Mary Glennon '62 Scholarships for the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 academic year.
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Misericordia University faculty members recently shared their innovative research at the 9th International Conference on Human Intelligent Systems Integration (IHSI 2026): Disruptive and Innovative Technologies, held February 11–13, 2026, at the Università di Firenze in Florence, Italy.
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Misericordia University extends best wishes to its student teachers who recently participated in a comprehensive orientation program and received their spring student teaching assignments at regional school districts.
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Misericordia University recently received a $10,000 contribution from Fidelity Bank through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program, helping to support the University’s Speech-Language Pathology Clinic and its services for children in kindergarten through third grade across the region.
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Misericordia University concluded its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week with a series of impactful events that brought students, faculty, staff, and community members together in reflection, service, and meaningful dialogue.
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Misericordia University is proud to announce the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI), offered through the University’s Department of Mathematical Sciences, beginning in the Fall 2026 semester.
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The Misericordia University Sport Management Association (SMA) recently traveled to Phoenix, Arizona, for an immersive professional development experience that provided students with hands-on learning opportunities at some of the nation’s premier sports and entertainment venues.
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Misericordia University Cheerleading delivered an impressive showing at this year’s National Championship weekend in Orlando, Florida, competing in three events with five total performances and earning multiple top-five finishes, including a national bronze medal.
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Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) and Misericordia University (MU) announced a new, innovative transfer policy that formally recognizes the academic value of an associate degree earned at LCCC and significantly simplifies the transfer process for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Misericordia University.
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Misericordia University is building on the momentum of its 2024 Centennial with the announcement of its next phase of fundraising, Mercy Transforms: The Next 100 Years, the Campaign for Misericordia University.
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Misericordia University is pleased to announce the addition of two experienced advancement professionals to its University Advancement Division: Jane Kanyock, Director of Development, and Lynn Andres, Director of Alumni Relations.
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The Robert H. Spitz Foundation recently awarded a $10,000 grant to the Ruth Matthews Bourger Women with Children Program Emergency Fund at Misericordia University. The award, administered through the Scranton Area Community Foundation, is designated to the Bourger program’s emergency fund.
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