we radiate impact
At Valpo,
our psychology program is rooted in curiosity, compassion, and a deep understanding of the human experience. Grounded in these values, our students develop the tools to think critically, connect meaningfully, and make a lasting impact in their communities and careers. With personalized support from faculty and hands-on learning opportunities, they flourish both personally and professionally.
The experiences shared here highlight how Valpo’s psychology program empowers students to grow, thrive, and radiate positive change.
“The faculty at Valpo helped every step of the way towards meeting my goals! Be it my short-term goals of doing well in class, or my longterm goals of getting into a great Ph.D. program; the faculty at Valpo were always there to support me! The faculty were incredibly flexible and supportive with me and my goals. If I ever wanted to go beyond the scope of a class project or the research we were doing in our labs, the faculty were always willing to allow it when it came to expanding upon my research interests. What I learned about research, at Valpo, is one of the main reasons I was accepted into multiple Ph.D. programs.”
MICHAEL HAZBOUN ’23
Industrial-Organizational Psychology Ph.D. Candidate, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
“In my experience in writing, psychology and creative writing have been incredibly intertwined; the more psychological accuracy a character has, the more realistic it will feel to the reader. I hope to continue studying both fields, with plans to attend graduate school while continuing to write novels.”
DANIELLE KNEUSEL ’24
Author of “Eminence” and “Irreverence”
“It is difficult to put into words the significance of the relationships I formed during my time in the psychology program [at Valpo]. The faculty in the psychology department are unlike any other I have experienced. Here, mentorship is not an obligation; rather, each professor desires to work closely with students to help them reach their fullest potential. The faculty relationships I made are ones that have permanently impacted the way I view the world and how I view myself as a future leader and educator.”
SOPHIE MORELOCK ’24
Occupational Therapy Graduate Student, University of Toledo
“Getting your degree in psychology is one of the best decisions you can make at Valpo, whether or not you want to work as a psychologist. My psychology degree strengthened my people and communication skills which helps me on a daily basis –even though I now work in software implementation. The professors are kind, passionate, and flexible, and there are ample research opportunities! Whether you take one class or make it your major, you won’t be disappointed.”
LIJANA
TEAGUE ’24
Software Implementation Specialist, The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
