Psychology
Major (BA, BS) | Minor
Psychology at North Park
Explore psychology to understand human behavior and enhance well-being while building skills in critical thinking, communication, research, and problem-solving. Prepare for graduate school or careers in counseling, advertising, social work, human resources, healthcare, market research, and more.
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Faculty spotlight
Dr. Amy Governale
Governale is a developmental psychologist who investigates best practices for community-based organizations, including data management and program evaluations for local anti-violence groups. She supports student research projects and is the faculty lead for the Community Assets and Program Evaluation Consortium.
Featured course
PSYC 3650–Health Psychology
This course explores how psychological processes and our environment impact our physical health and well-being, and conversely, how our physical health impacts our psychological wellbeing. Specifically, how biological, psychological, and social factors interact with and affect several factors including health promotion, illness prevention, medical treatment, treatment adherence, coping with various aspects of illness, and the recovery, rehabilitation, and psychosocial adjustment of people with chronic illness or injury.
Internships and research opportunities
Gain hands-on experience through North Park’s partnerships with Chicago nonprofits, schools, hospitals, businesses, and social service agencies. Develop professional and research skills by working with faculty engaged in scientific and professional fields.
North Park offers many seminars and meetings with the people involved in your area of study so that you are able to ask questions and gain information about internship and job opportunities.
—Matthew Crozier BS ’25
Contact
College of Arts and Sciences
Division of Sciences
Nancy and G. Timothy Johnson Center for Science and Community Life
5141 N. Christiana Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625