
Mairin Augustine
Mairin Augustine examines the role of temperament and parenting in children’s development.
From your first course, you will use the scientific method to pursue questions about human nature. Our coursework spans the broad scope of psychology, including neuroscience, cognitive, affective, social, developmental and clinical topics. The concentration provides a firm grounding in research methodology and statistics. You’ll find many opportunities for research and fieldwork with faculty — perhaps in our program at the New England Center for Children, a treatment facility for children and adolescents with autism.
Students build a body of knowledge about the forces and influences great and small that shape mind, brain and behavior. In addition, through laboratory work and field studies they learn the scientific method, perhaps the most important means we have of acquiring knowledge. Hamilton psychology grads have gone on to pursue graduate study in a variety of areas, to teach, and to work in a variety of clinical and professional fields.
I can’t talk about this major without acknowledging that Hamilton boasts an incredible group of psychology faculty members. Not only are they highly accomplished, but they are also some of the warmest, most encouraging people I’ve had the privilege of learning from.
Hannah Schacter — Psychology major
Hamilton's psychology program reflects the strengths of a versatile, highly regarded faculty with wide research interests and a deep commitment to teaching. The curriculum includes major branches of contemporary psychology: clinical, cognitive, educational, developmental, personality, physiological, sensory and social psychology. The program's range and appeal make the major one of the most popular at Hamilton.
Mairin Augustine examines the role of temperament and parenting in children’s development.
Vik Rao Bejjanki uses a range of methods, such as psychophysics, to study learning.
Jen Borton’s research involves how people with defensive self-esteem cope with ego threat.
Rebecca Dyer specializes in social and moral psychology.
Kelly Faig specializes in social and affective neuroscience.
Alexandra List researches our understanding of how we perceive visual, auditory and haptic information.
Tara McKee's research focuses on families coping with children with varying challenges.
Siobhan Robinson conducts research across a wide range of neuroscience subfields.
Patricia Sanchez’s research uses social psychological theory to understand how popular media can drive social change.
Child psychologist Rachel White examines the development of self-control from preschool years through adolescence.
Keelah Williams has a law degree as well as a doctorate in psychology.
Penny Yee conducts research in the areas of cognition and individual differences.
Weldon’s research interests include the brain mechanisms of attention and the developmental neurobiology of learning and memory.
An overview of the theoretical orientations, treatment approaches and empirical literature in the field of counseling psychology. Examines the mechanisms by which counseling interventions facilitate personal and interpersonal functioning with a focus on emotional, social, educational, vocational and developmental concerns. Does not count toward the Psychology or Neuroscience concentration or the Psychology minor.
View All CoursesTheoretical and methodological understanding of the study of the self in social psychology. Topics include organization of self-concept and its effect on information processing; self-awareness; self-esteem maintenance processes; cultural influences; stigmas; and self-regulation. Class time devoted to discussion of research articles. Laboratory component involves conducting two research projects. Data collection, statistical analysis, papers based on findings, oral and poster presentations. Three hours of class and three hours of laboratory. Writing-intensive. Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning. Oral Presentations.
View All CoursesAn introduction to the science of child behavior and the principles of child growth and development from conception to early adulthood. Focuses on integrating the physical, cognitive, social and emotional domains of development. Includes an experiential component whereby students will work with children or adolescents in an applied setting (e.g., child care center or school). Oral Presentations.
View All CoursesA study of the effects of drugs on animal and human behavior. Topics include neuropharmacology, antipsychotics, analgesics, stimulants, hallucinogens, antidepressants, alcoholism, addiction, effects of drugs on society, and the implications of drug effects for neurochemical theories of behavior. Oral Presentations.
View All CoursesIn this course we will take a social psychological approach to understanding stereotypes, prejudice(s), and discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and other group memberships. We will examine classic and contemporary theories and research on topics such as cognitive, motivational, evolutionary, and sociocultural explanations of prejudice; modern forms of prejudice/implicit bias; the impact of prejudice and discrimination on targets of prejudice; and prejudice reduction.
View All CoursesSeminar in psychological services combined with eight to 10 hours per week of field study in one of several cooperating local agencies and schools. Extensive written project addressing theoretical issues relevant to field work. Topics include methods in provision of psychological, educational and applied services, and methodological and ethical issues in psychotherapy, counseling and educational psychology.
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