Psychology

Psychology student giving a presentation

Explore The Department of Psychology

Psychology, and Neuroscience and Behavior

The Department of Psychology focuses on the scientific study of human and non-human behavior.
The program in neuroscience and behavior, shared between Liberal Arts and Life Sciences and Agriculture, focuses on the scientific study of the brain and its relationship to behavior.

Department of Psychology

We can be contacted via email at
psychology.dept@unh.edu.

Office hours
M: 8am-4:30pm, T: 8am-4:30pm, W: 8am-4:30pm, R: 8am-4:30pm, F: 8am-4:30pm

Faculty Office hours Spring 2023

Programs of Study

Undergraduate

Minors

Graduate

Recent Stories

Psychology Grads Helping Those Who Need it Most

Psychology Grads Helping Those Who Need it Most

Psychology Grads Helping Those Who Need it Most

In a state that is woefully short on mental health workers, UNH alums are keeping the field afloat...

Article
headshot of Syl Saller

Syl Saller ’79 Named COLA’s 2023 Impactful Alumna

Syl Saller ’79 Named COLA’s 2023 Impactful Alumna

Leadership in global marketing and gender equality recognized...

Article
Two boys, seen from behind, look at a smart phone together

Keeping Kids Safe Online

Keeping Kids Safe Online

UNH researchers contribute to World Health Organization report...

Article
view all news stories
  • headshot
    Wildcats
    Cole Burnham '23
    Psychology and Sustainability Majors
    One of Cole Burnham’s favorite courses wasn’t in either of his majors; it was an architectural history class taught by Ivo Van der Graaff, associate professor of art and art history. History and architecture have always been of keen interest to Burnham ‘23. “Professor Van der Graaf took notice...
    Learn More
    Wildcats
    Cole Burnham '23
    Psychology and Sustainability Majors
    One of Cole Burnham’s favorite courses wasn’t in either of his majors; it was an architectural history class taught by Ivo Van der Graaff, associate professor of art and art history. History and architecture have always been of keen interest to Burnham ‘23. “Professor Van der Graaf took notice...
    Learn More
  • headshot
    Wildcats
    Alexa Bobinski '23
    Psychology and Communication Majors
    Alexa Bobinski ’23 knew she wanted to study psychology. It’s a subject she loved in high school and one she has continued to explore. But during her sophomore year, she found herself searching for something more. What, exactly, she wasn’t sure. Then she took Intro to Communication and things fell...
    Learn More
    Wildcats
    Alexa Bobinski '23
    Psychology and Communication Majors
    Alexa Bobinski ’23 knew she wanted to study psychology. It’s a subject she loved in high school and one she has continued to explore. But during her sophomore year, she found herself searching for something more. What, exactly, she wasn’t sure. Then she took Intro to Communication and things fell...
    Learn More
  • Gordon Unzen
    Wildcats
    Gordon Unzen '21
    Psychology, Philosophy and Justice Studies Majors
    A triple major in psychology, philosophy and justice studies with a minor in German, Gordon Unzen is busy. Interestingly, the most important lessons he’s learned at UNH...
    Learn More
    Wildcats
    Gordon Unzen '21
    Psychology, Philosophy and Justice Studies Majors
    A triple major in psychology, philosophy and justice studies with a minor in German, Gordon Unzen is busy. Interestingly, the most important lessons he’s learned at UNH...
    Learn More
  • headshot
    Wildcats
    Julia Neyland ‘21
    Psychology Major
    Hometown: Boxborough, Mass. What made you choose UNH? UNH is the perfect location for me. It is not too far from home, but still has allowed me to discover a new place! I can go to the beach, the mountains or into Portsmouth all in one day. I love how much there is to do around here and I still get...
    Learn More
    Wildcats
    Julia Neyland ‘21
    Psychology Major
    Hometown: Boxborough, Mass. What made you choose UNH? UNH is the perfect location for me. It is not too far from home, but still has allowed me to discover a new place! I can go to the beach, the mountains or into Portsmouth all in one day. I love how much there is to do around here and I still get...
    Learn More
  • headshot
    Alumni
    Elisabeth (Betsy) (Meiman) Parker '96
    Music Performance and Psychology Majors | Licensed Professional Counselor
    What are you currently doing for work?
    Learn More
    Alumni
    Elisabeth (Betsy) (Meiman) Parker '96
    Music Performance and Psychology Majors | Licensed Professional Counselor
    What are you currently doing for work?
    Learn More

Upcoming Events

There are no items to display.

View Calendar

Top 15%

best schools for Psychology
College FActual

Top 25

best colleges for neuroscience by earnings one year out of college
GradReports