One of the most popular college majors across all university campuses, the science of Psychology provides a glimpse into human thought and behavior. The Psychology Department offers both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree, which provides flexibility for students with varying career paths. Thus, a degree in Psychology prepares students for a wide variety of career options, and provides a strong foundation for those students who wish to pursue graduate studies.
Department News
Psychology Majors Defend Honors Theses
Congratulations to four psychology majors who successfully defended their honors theses during the last few weeks of the spring semester. Sarah Guarino, Lauren Goossens, Rachel... Read more
Advanced Research Students Successfully Present Research Reports
Congratulations to the students enrolled in PSYC 310 (Advanced Research in Psychology) who successfully presented their research findings during an open session in finals week... Read more
Students and Faculty Present Research at the Midwestern Psychological Association
Dr. Diane Bonfiglio, along with four Ashland University psychology majors, recently presented their research at the annual meeting of the MPA in Chicago. Dr. Bonfiglio... Read more
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Faculty Spotlight
Faculty
Dr. Mitchell Metzger is a Full Professor, where he has served as the Psychology Department chair since 2007. He earned a B.S. (1992) in Psychology... Read more
Scholarship in the Psychology Department
Both faculty and students are heavily involved in research and scholarship in the Psychology Department at Ashland University. Each semester numerous research projects are conducted, with results of these studies being published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at regional, national, and international conferences. Over the past few years our faculty and students have presented their research at conferences in cities such as Chicago, San Antonio, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, San Diego, Seattle, and Washington, DC. Over the past 10 years more than 60 Ashland University Psychology students have done conference presentations that will help them gain admittance into graduate school or land a job after graduation.
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In Their Own Words
See what our students and alumni have to say about our programs
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Joe StupicaAfter Graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology in the spring of 2010 I moved to Chicago, IL to work towards my Masters of Public Administration at DePaul University. Some of the classes I've taken so far have been Public Finance, Human Resources, Cross Sector Analysis, and... more -
Kristen BoylanAfter graduation from Ashland University in 2009, I was accepted into the Kent State University Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. I recently received my M.Ed this December, and I currently work at Bellefaire JCB at the Lorain campus in Elyria. -
Lauren GoossensThe past three years at Ashland University have been a great experience, and I have had many opportunities to involve myself in campus activities and to excel in academics -
Jessica (Groth) WoodI landed my current dream job as the Employment Services Coordinator in the Career Services Center at Lakeland Community College where I get to spend my days planning new career events, presenting workshops, and meeting with students and alumni to help with their job search. My education at... more -
Rachel CarsonI have just begun an internship at Appleseed—Community Mental Health Center and I look forward to going through the extensive Domestic Violence and Rape Hotline training in order to volunteer later this year. In addition, I enjoy helping out in Psych Club as social chair, being involved with Psi... more -
Philip StoneI work at the Center for Individual and Family Services in Mansfield, OH. The Center offers professional, confidential mental health and alcohol and other drug counseling, consultation, and education to assist individuals, couples, and families in overcoming problems with daily living. He works... more -
GuarinoThe invaluable experiences and education that I have received as a student at Ashland University have allowed me to become more prepared for my future in the field of psychology. The Psychology Department at Ashland University has truly helped me to grow as a person, and has prepared me for the... more -
Lauren CieslakI ended up applying for a position with a Staffing Agency and I now find myself in sales and recruiting. My degree in psychology has still helped me in my job today as I work with a variety of individuals through interviewing and getting them through the entire job searching process. I have... more