Psychology

Program Offerings

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.

 

 

Undergraduate

  1. Students obtain an overview of the major areas in psychology, providing a foundation for future practice.
  2. Students work at internships in the community to gain real-world experience before graduating.
  3. High achieving students are invited to join the on-campus chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology.

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Minor in Psychology

Undergraduate

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Students completing the Combined Degree would be eligible to apply for admission to our Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology doctoral program.

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Graduate

  1. A mental health specialization meets the educational requirements for licensure as a professional counselor in New Jersey.
  2. A school counseling specialization meets the educational requirements for certification as a School Counselor in New Jersey.
  3. A counseling psychology specialization prepares students to apply for doctoral training in Psychology.

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  1. Close, ongoing professional relationships with dedicated faculty.
  2. Experienced guidance and support through your research and dissertation.
  3. Emphasis on social justice and advocacy.
  4. Four-year program completion.

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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

 

Wolf Shipon

Visiting Assistant Professor
(973) 290-4000
rshipon@steu.edu

Amanda Bordfeld Ferguson

Director for Clinical Training
(973) 290-4000
abferguson@steu.edu