Psychology

Research

Dig deeper into psychology topics or pressing issues through research, either during the semester or as part of a paid summer fellowship. Recently, our students have conducted studies on memory and trauma, nanoparticles, learning, virtual reality, infant communication, coach-athlete relationships, sleep and hoarding, and juror decision-making. 

You might even get to investigate the effects of remote learning like Alexandria Szabo ’24. While working with professor Serge Onyper, she’s conducting research on Zoom fatigue and how remote learning impacts sleep, physical activity, and mental well-being. 

Senior Year Experience (SYE)

Turn your passion into a project with a Senior Year Experience. For example, Gabby Diaz ’21 combined her interests in psychology, global studies, and public health to conduct a year-long research project. With the help of professor Cathy Crosby, she examined international students' sense of community at American college campuses by conducting focus groups to determine if their culture played a role in how they cope with a crisis.

Internships

Learn by doing in a real-world environment. Our majors intern and conduct research with a wide range of organizations, including: 

• Syracuse Veteran Affairs Medical Center
• Maplewood Care and Rehabilitation Center
• Hands of Hope
• Curley Company
• Syracuse Behavioral Health Care
• Camp Baker
• Butler Hospital
• Harpswell Coastal Academy
• Praytell Agency
• Rose Hill Treatment Center

Volunteering

You can also gain experience while making a difference through service work. Students studying psychology have volunteered at:

• Reachout, a local crisis hotline.
• Renewal House, an agency that provides support for victims of domestic violence.
• Canton Bear Packs, a garden share program that connects St. Lawrence county with locally-grown food.

Study Abroad

Choose from more than 30 semester-long programs offered in more than 20 international locations, including Denmark, Sweden, Australia, London, and Austria.

Among the 150+ clubs and organizations at St. Lawrence, you’ll find many that our majors are involved in, including: 

• Healthy Minds Network
• Pre-Health Club
• Self Care Club
• Active Minds
• American Chemical Society
• Environmental Action Organization 
• Spectrum
• The Advocates Program
• Asian Student Union
• Adaptive
• Habitat for Humanity
• PLEN
• Her Campus
• Singing Saints
• Dance Ensemble