The Psychology department offers undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Students gain a greater understanding of human behavior, the role of psychology in everyday life, and the importance of social justice within the human condition. Programs feature close professional relationships with professors and a supportive environment.
Links to the specific mission of each degree program (B.A, M.A., and Psy.D.) appear below.
Undergraduate
B.A. in Psychology
- Students obtain an overview of the major areas in psychology, providing a foundation
for future practice.
- Students work at internships in the community to gain real-world experience before
graduating.
- High achieving students are invited to join the on-campus chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology.
Minor in Psychology
Graduate
M.A. in Counseling Psychology
- A mental health specialization meets the educational requirements for licensure as
a professional counselor in New Jersey.
- A school counseling specialization meets the educational requirements for certification
as a School Counselor in New Jersey.
- A counseling psychology specialization prepares students to apply for doctoral training in Psychology.
Combined B.A. in Psychology to M.A. in Counseling Psychology
- The Combined Baccalaureate to Master's Degree Program enables highly motivated undergraduate students to transition into the 30 credit M.A. in Counseling Psychology program while still completing SEU's baccalaureate program.
- The Combined Degree program allows students planning to apply to doctoral programs
or who want to utilize psychology for personal enrichment, to improve their professional
life, and/or realize future career potential, to complete a seamless transition from
undergraduate to graduate work.
- Students completing the Combined Degree would be eligible to apply for admission to our Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology doctoral program
Graduate
Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology
- Close, ongoing professional relationships with dedicated faculty.
- Experienced guidance and support through your research and dissertation.
- Emphasis on social justice and advocacy.
- Four-year program completion.
Contact the Psychology Team
Glen Sherman, Ph.D.
Chairperson
Associate Professor
(973) 290-4104
gsherman@steu.edu
Henderson Hall 217
Meet Dr. Sherman
Jill Caruso, Psy.D.
Director, Counseling Psychology M.A. Programs
Assistant Professor
(973) 290-4107
jcaruso@steu.edu
Henderson Hall 222C
Meet Dr. Caruso
Steven Hertler, Psy.D.
Assistant Professor
(973) 290-4027
shertler@steu.edu
Henderson Hall 222D
Meet Dr. Hertler
Christina Liparini, Ph.D., LPC
Director, Psy.D. Program
(973) 290-4111
cliparini@steu.edu
Henderson Hall 222-B
Meet Dr. Liparini
Patricia Heindel, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Professional Studies
Professor of Psychology
(973) 290-4102
pheindel@steu.edu
Santa Rita Hall 404
Meet Dr. Heindel
Ellen Lohsen
Academic Program Coordinator
(973) 290-4165
elohsen@steu.edu
Henderson Hall 222
Randolph Shipon, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Clinical Training
(973) 290-4000
rshipon@steu.edu
Amanda Bordfeld Ferguson, Psy.D.
Director for Clinical Training
(Amanda Bordfeld Ferguson, Psy.D.
abferguson@steu.edu