Psychology Department

Psychology

Studying psychology at St. Kate’s means working closely with faculty and students to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are central to success in graduate school or in any future employment.

person

Strong emphasis on student leadership development via student-led collaborative research projects with faculty and opportunities to mentor and supervise lower-division students.

magnifying glass

One of the few psychology programs in the country to offer extensive research experience for our General Psychology students.

hands holding hands in a square

Foster connections between students and the broader community through structured service-learning projects and internships.

Psychology Department Chair Art Sesma and student
Passionate educators. Dedicated researchers

Psychology faculty are at St. Kate’s because of the students – we prize working with you in and outside of the classroom as we help prepare you to lead and influence once you graduate.

Meet our faculty
Department News
View All Department News
Students presenting their research poster at the 2017 Summer Scholars Showcase. Photo by Amy Mullowney '19
Students present their research at the 2017 Summer Scholars showcase
Minnesota Commissioner of Health Mary Madonna Ashton, CSJ '44 announces legislation requiring the labeling of smokeless tobacco products. Photo courtesy of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet / St. Paul Province archives
Sister Mary Madonna: Public health pioneer shapes a healthier Minnesota
Photo by Rebecca Slater '10 / By Rebecca Studios
St. Kate's Phi Beta Kappa chapter inducts 20 new members
Fifteen students from nine disciplines will deliver 11 oral presentations at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in April 2016. St. Kate’s Collaborative Undergraduate Research Program started sending student-researchers to NCUR in 2011, and has consistently exceeded the conference’s average acceptance rate (ranging from 80–90 percent in a given year). This is the second year in a row that all St. Kate's students' submissions have been accepted.
Student-faculty research teams nab another 100 percent acceptance to NCUR
Psychology
Office Location

Mendel 300

Contact Us
651-690-6203

Apply to St. Kate's

Visit Us

Attend an Info Session