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News
- JMU students are taking their psychology studies outside of the classroom and into the minds of the elderly by experimenting with arts and crafts as a form of memory enhancement for Alzheimer’s patients. The story describes the work of students Caroline Gray, Chelsea Burke, and Dr. Joann Grayson, and many other students who have been working on the Memory Enhancement Project are featured on CISAT website. . More information »
- Department of Psychology faculty member Ulas Kaplan and the work of his students including John Clark and Rachel Rosenburg regarding the biopsychological effect of mental imagery are featured on the college website. More information »
- Find us on Facebook! All JMU students, alumni faculty and faculty are invited to join the JMU Department of Psychology Facebook group. Everyone is welcome to post announcements, comments, and pictures; it’s an open forum!
- The Department of Psychology is seeking three tenure-track faculty members to begin August 2010. More information »
- The Department of Psychology will sponsor the Eastern Conference on the Teaching of Psychology, June 18-19, 2010. More information »
About the Department of Psychology
The mission of the Department of Psychology is to educate students in, and contribute to, the science of psychology.
The Department of Psychology is committed to providing superlative educational experiences for undergraduate students at JMU whether enrolled in our popular major, our general education courses, or in other programs that require psychology experiences. Our faculty are committed to research and service, and we engage in many projects that are conducted in collaboration with our students. These activities not only advance the science of psychology and help people, but also serve as educational experiences for our students. Our graduates are well prepared to attend graduate programs in psychology, counseling and other fields. Many obtain excellent bachelors-level positions in business, social services, the criminal justice system, and in scientific applications.
