Voices of SEU: Danielle Crosson, '20
Human trafficking, corruption, and fraud – these topics are typically reserved for
the subject of evocative headlines. However, Danielle Crosson, '20, spent eight weeks
fighting these serious crimes with the Newark division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI). As part of the FBI's prestigious Honors Internship Program, Crosson was able
to work on real, time-sensitive cases.
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The Psychology department offers undergraduate, master's and doctoral degrees, with specializations in Counseling Psychology. 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
B.A. in Psychology
1. Students design and conduct original research studies and present their findings
at local and national conferences.
2. Students attain internships at places like Jersey Battered Women's Service, NJ
AIDS Services and Avenel STU.
3. SEU has an on-campus chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology.
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Minor in Psychology
Graduate
Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology
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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M.A. in Counseling Psychology
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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Combined B.A. in Psychology to M.A. in Counseling Psychology
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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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