Find out more about the BHSU Psychology Department!

BHSU Psychology Program

 

Are you interested in the study of human behavior?

Experience a positive learning environment and discover the application of psychology in many diverse fields with a major in Psychology from Black Hills State University.  You will have the opportunity to apply psychological research first hand by working closely with faculty while conducting cutting edge research. 

Undergraduate research provides a learning experience for you that is not possible in the traditional classroom. We are leading the way for BHSU in our focus on undergraduate research. We provide opportunities for students to gain experience in psychological research as volunteer subjects and as student researchers.   

All of our faculty have the highest degree available in the field, are experienced instructors, and are trained in a variety of theoretical perspectives.  Our department includes a laboratory and animal care facilities that are used for both classroom projects and research.  We also offer opportunities for internships that will allow you to work in the field with practicing psychologists. 

Check our major and minor requirements. 

Psychology In the News:

BHSU research team comes back inspired from trip to Special Olympics World Games
Posted on Monday, March 11, 2013
Dr. Emilia Boeschen, Black Hills State University assistant professor of psychology, and her research team of 10 students, knew their trip to South Korea would be a life-changing experience. They, however, did not realize the extent of it.
Psychology Club fundraiser provides exciting and educational experience
Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2013
The Black Hills State University Psychology Club raised more than $150 during its annual rat race competition held recently in the David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union.
BHSU students raise nearly $700 for Special Olympics Polar Plunge
Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2013
After seeing a poster for the South Dakota Special Olympics Polar Plunge, Black Hills State University student John Walker decided to take on a challenge and asked his fellow classmates to do the same.

This weekend, Walker, a human services major from Spearfish, will brave the below freezing temperatures and plunge into the icy water at the Spearfish Rec and Aquatics Center in a costume designed by the class that donated the most money for the Special Olympics annual fundraiser

BHSU holds annual psychology club rat race
Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
The Black Hills State University Psychology Club will be hosting its annual rat race competition Feb. 27.
BHSU psychology research team travels to South Korea for Special Olympics World Games
Posted on Monday, January 07, 2013

 Check out what Dr. Emilia Boeschen, assistant professor of psychology and Lauren Lund, one of her student research assistants, are saying about their study of competitive anxiety in athletes with intellectual disabilities, and how they are taking the study across the world to the South Korea Special Olympics World Games.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX6dB9OnuJw&feature=youtu.be

BHSU Psychology Club hosts Take Back the Night event
Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

At least one out of every three women worldwide has been beaten or sexually abused in her lifetime; however, less than 50 percent of these crimes are reported. Black Hills State University has joined in the campaign to raise awareness of this abuse and provide an open dialogue about it.

BHSU Student Volunteer Award winners announced
Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2012

More than 30 Black Hills State University students and several student organizations were honored during the 20th Annual Student Volunteer Awards Celebration. 

BHSU Psychology Club holds clothing drive for the Artemis House
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2012
Black Hills State University student organization the Psychology Club recently held a clothing drive to benefit the Artemis House and the Artemis Boutique where they collected an entire truckload of donated items worth over $2,000.
BHSU to host synthetic drugs forum
Posted on Friday, April 13, 2012

Black Hills State University will host a Synthetic Drug Forum Wednesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. in the David B. Miller Student Union Jacket Legacy Room.

 

BHSU holds rat race
Posted on Tuesday, April 10, 2012
The Black Hills State University Psychology Club recently hosted their annual Rat Race competition at BHSU. The annual fundraiser is hosted by members of the club and event gives other students the opportunity to win prizes and watch an exciting race.

Learn more...

School Chair

Dr. James Hess
Office: Skywalk 214
Phone: 605.642.6850
Email: Jim.Hess@bhsu.edu

BHSU offers excellent undergraduate research opportunities.