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Psychology

The science of psychology

Psychological science asks interesting questions about the causes and consequences of human thought, feeling and behavior. As you study to earn a psychology major or minor at St. Norbert College, you'll be able to explore important topics across various subdisciplines. These include biological, clinical, cognitive/perceptual, developmental and social psychology.

You'll also gain a deeper understanding of the complex interactions among internal and external factors that contribute to who people are, what people do and how people can build more fulfilling and satisfying lives. Additionally, you’ll graduate with a psychology degree that equips you with strong research and other marketable skills to help you pursue meaningful career directions.

Academic pathways within the psychology major

At SNC, you can earn a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. We also offer a minor in psychology that complements coursework in a variety of other fields.

Elevate your psychology degree

If you’re looking for a psychology degree program with a strong focus on research, SNC is a good match. Here at SNC, you may be able to collaborate with faculty on research projects on topics related to decision-making, motivation and goals, or personality and mental health. You might even have the opportunity to present your research at conferences, or publish research in journals. 


Once you get started on your psychology degree, reach out to faculty about opportunities to join their research labs. Some of the labs include the Personality, Emotion, & Psychopathology Research Lab, the Decision-Making Lab, and the Motivation and Diversity Lab.

SNC hosts a chapter of Psi Chi, a highly respected international college honor society in the field of psychology. If your grades place you in the top 35 percent of your class, you’ll qualify for membership! Strong academic performance in psychology can also net you one of several paid psychology teaching assistantships on campus.

  • I really enjoyed the courses Abnormal Psychology and Personality Psychology. They both have a clinical emphasis. So, it was just knowing that I wanted to work within human services and then taking more classes within clinical psychology with Dr. Michelle Schoenleber, a licensed clinician, that helped me decide what I wanted to do.

    Kaitlyn Kulick ’23

    Portrait of student Kaitlyn Kulick
    Portrait of student Kaitlyn Kulick

    I really enjoyed the courses Abnormal Psychology and Personality Psychology. They both have a clinical emphasis. So, it was just knowing that I wanted to work within human services and then taking more classes within clinical psychology with Dr. Michelle Schoenleber, a licensed clinician, that helped me decide what I wanted to do.

    Kaitlyn Kulick ’23

  • The whole campus is open for opportunity. I tell people all the time that opportunities will present themselves at SNC with people to support you along the way: “Take care of the college and the college will take care of you.”

    Sirina Tyler ’22

    Portrait of student Sirina Tyler
    Portrait of student Sirina Tyler

    The whole campus is open for opportunity. I tell people all the time that opportunities will present themselves at SNC with people to support you along the way: “Take care of the college and the college will take care of you.”

    Sirina Tyler ’22

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Undergraduate research

Uncover new knowledge by engaging in collaborative research projects with your professors.

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Practical internships

Apply classroom theory in the real world with an internship at a counseling clinic, correctional facility, courthouse, newspaper or school district.

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International reach

Increase cultural awareness and learn to identify behavioral differences across multiple cultures via SNC’s renowned study abroad program.

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Learn from exceptional SNC psychology faculty

If there’s one thing that SNC professors and instructors have in common, it’s a passion for teaching and sharing their expertise. You’ll also find them dedicated to providing personalized guidance that supports your academic and career aspirations. Discover the distinguished scholars you’ll be learning from.

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Your psychology degree at work

Our students leverage their understanding of human behavior and strong analytic skills to improve the human condition by pursuing jobs in psychology, including:

  • Behavior technician
  • Case manager
  • Child life specialist
  • Human resources coordinator
  • Line therapist
  • Public health educator
  • Records analyst
  • Volunteer coordinator

Future study in psychology

A psychology undergraduate degree from SNC prepares you to explore a variety of post-graduate education opportunities. About a third of our graduate students choose to pursue advanced study in ABA therapy, clinical psychology, counseling, criminal justice, educational psychology, law, social work, art therapy, public health and speech pathology. With preparation and placement help, they’ve attended programs at:

  • City University of London
  • Emporia State University
  • Florida State University
  • Fordham University
  • Marymount University
  • University of Denver
  • University of Iowa
  • Vanderbilt University
  • Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology

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Ariens Family Welcome Center
310 College Ave.
De Pere, WI 54115

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We’re also available by appointment.

Mailing address

Office of Admission
St. Norbert College
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De Pere, WI 54115

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