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Psychology is a very diverse field and includes the study of basic physiological processes that influence how humans think, feel, and behave; the study of how humans interact with social systems; and everything in between.

In the Department of Psychology at UL Lafayette, we aim to provide a strong foundation of knowledge in this diverse field, while focusing on the science of psychology. We offer a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology and a Master of Science (MS) in Psychology degrees.

Psychology Major

As an undergraduate psychology major pursuing a BS degree, you will take a variety of classes that will help you prepare for graduate study in psychology and related disciplines (e.g., counseling, social work), or to seek entry-level jobs in the mental health field or in other fields. All psychology major courses are taught by faculty with expertise in their fields.

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Psychology Major - Premedical Concentration

Effective Fall 2018, students interested in pursuing a Psychology Major while preparing for entry to medical school, should consult the Department Head very early in their academic career.

Psychology Minor

Earning your minor in psychology is great way to learn the foundations of psychology with flexibility. The psychology minor requires 18 hours of psychology courses.

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Master's in Psychology

As a graduate student pursuing an MS degree in psychology, you will receive training intended to help you become competitive for doctoral-level study in a variety of domains in psychology. You will get hands-on research experience and take foundational courses in scientific psychology and electives to help you tailor your educational experience to meet your career goals.

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Jordan Thibodeaux, B.S. '07, M.S. '11

I am currently a Senior Research Associate with the Kathleen Blanco Public Policy Center evaluating social programs and policies serving youth and families across the state of Louisiana and leading the center on research into foster care, parenting, and child wellbeing. I earned a Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology from George Mason University (Fairfax, Virginia) in 2016. My independent scholarship has been published in a variety of outlets ranging from Journal of Advanced Academics to Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. The faculty of the UL Lafayette Psychology Department nurtured my early intellectual growth and were instrumental in my motivation to daily impact youth through consequential research.

Michelle Jeanis, B.S. '10, M.S. '12

I earned my doctorate in Criminology from the University of South Florida in summer 2017 and am currently an assistant professor at UL Lafayette in the Criminal Justice department. My dissertation assessed chronic runaway behavior with a feminist criminology theoretical perspective. My research interests center on at-risk youth, missing persons, and crime in the media. I am currently working with national and local organizations (both law enforcement and non-profit) in order to examine the relationship between social media and missing persons cases. I teach courses related to juvenile justice, media and crime, serial killers, and forensic psychology. Psychology and criminal justice are closely intertwined and my educational experience at UL Lafayette greatly shaped my understanding of the relationship between mental health and criminal behavior/victimization.

Emmie Hebert, B.S. '13

I graduated from undergrad at UL Lafayette in 2013 with a major in Psychology. With the help, dedication, and care of the UL professors and instructors, I applied to graduate school right after undergrad and was accepted into the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program at the University of Mississippi. I plan to finish this program with a PhD in May 2019. I am currently working under Kelly Wilson, PhD and Kate Kellum, PhD. where I research and practice Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and behavior analysis. While in school, I am a therapist at our Psychological Services Center on campus along with an external placement. While we change placements every year, mine have and will involve either teaching or working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities (e.g. autism, Down’s Syndrome) or teaching undergraduate courses at the university. This coming year I will be doing my pre-doctoral internship at the Munroe-Meyer Institute in Behavioral Pediatrics. After graduate school I hope to continue some form of clinical work in applied behavior analysis along with some form of academic position in the same area.

Philip Richard, B.S. '14

I am currently a School Psychology Ph.D student at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. My daily routine is a mixture of public school consultation, implementation of applied behavior analysis methods for children with autism, and general coursework. The Department of Psychology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has done a tremendous job providing me with the academic foundation that I needed to succeed in graduate school. Every faculty member and graduate student is extremely supportive, passionate, and hardworking. I am immensely thankful for the academic and research opportunities that the UL Lafayette Department of Psychology made available to me during my undergraduate career.

Shiloh Eastin, B.S. '13, M.S. '15

My favorite thing about UL Lafayette was the relationships I was able to build, not only with other students, but also with professors who took an active role in my professional growth. During my time at UL Lafayette and with the Psychology Department, I was more than adequately prepared to engage with the field of Psychology as a clinical professional and a scientist, and my strong foundation at UL Lafayette led me to becoming accepted into Kean University's combined Clinical and School PsyD program. I have now completed my doctoral degree and am working as a perinatal psychologist at Children's National Hospital.