Goshen College’s psychology program is one of the best in the country, with an excellent track record of admission into top graduate programs. Our small classes, enthusiastic faculty, and a strong emphasis on research methodology make us stand out from other psychology schools. Students will find ample research opportunities and internships for hands-on learning to get the most out of their education. Whether you’re looking to major or minor in psychology, GC is the perfect place to start your journey.
Do you want to help people live their best lives? Are you interested in the human mind, human behavior, and mental disorders? Then the psychology program at GC might be the perfect fit for you.
Through Goshen College’s psychology program, you will discover plenty of research possibilities and internships for hands-on learning. All of this prepares you for a successful career in psychology, whether you pursue a doctorate or become a licensed counselor or therapist.
Do you want to be a psychologist, counselor, or researcher? GC’s rigorous psychology program has an excellent track record of admission into psychology graduate programs. We rank in the upper 26 percent of all colleges and universities for the number of graduates who earn psychology doctoral degrees. And, considering all the psychology alums who have applied to any graduate program — in psychology, social work, business, or law — 100% have been accepted into graduate school!
How do we do it? Our program features small classes, enthusiastic faculty, and a strong emphasis on scientific research. At GC, you will take a broad range of cognitive, social, developmental, and clinical psychology courses, among other social science courses.
The psychology program at Goshen College offers:
You will also find ample research opportunities and internships for hands-on learning. You could:
Many of our students complete doctoral programs in clinical, counseling, or forensic psychology and become licensed psychologists.
Students who choose counseling careers often work in schools, colleges, hospitals, private practices, and community mental health centers. Here are just a few of the many ways our psychology alumni have used their degrees:
Here is an interview with Andrea Cruz, a 2021 graduate. What did you do right after graduation? I got married! I then started working at Goshen Health as an Account Coordinator for the Get Fit Get Healthy department, coordinating and conducting health screenings and wellness activities for local…
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of psychology alumni agree that their undergraduate education prepared them for graduate school
average salary of GC graduates 10 years out
of all colleges and universities in graduates receiving Ph.D.s
of graduates from the GC Class of 2017 were employed, in grad school or service within one year after graduation
of job-seeking graduates from the GC class of 2016 were employed within one year after graduation
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As a professor and psychologist, Julie Reese seeks to understand culture in all of its parts and illustrate connections between psychology and other disciplines.
Julie's storyAri Benjamin was a physical education major and psychology minor from Castara, Trinidad and Tobago. He transferred from Lassen College, a community college in northern California in 2016.
Ari's storyMaddy Garber '18 is a psychology and music double major from Lancaster, Pennsylvania who participates in choir, intramurals and swing club when she’s not in class.
Maddy's storyDiana Ramirez ’20 is a psychology major from Ligonier, Indiana. She is a member of the Goshen College women’s soccer team and Latino Student Union.
Diana's storyDr. Julie Reese, Professor of Psychology, reflects on faith and learning.
Dr.'s storyRobin Lambert ’23, a social work and psychology double major, chose Goshen for its unique social work program and intimate class sizes.
Robin's storyAmanda Sensenig
Associate Professor of Psychology
