Gustavus Adolphus College

Our Mission

The primary goal of the Department of Psychology is to foster in students an understanding and appreciation of the scientific approach to describing and explaining behavior and mental processes. To this end, faculty members strive to provide opportunities for students to challenge generalizations, engage in objective thinking and observation, and employ the research methods necessary to establish a more complete understanding of mind and behavior.

Throughout the program students are introduced to theoretical explanations and the associated empirical evidence and research methods employed to establish and evaluate them. We expect that the knowledge and skills that students develop will serve them well as they consider their responsibilities to society and their role in the world.

Department Links

• Course Descriptions
• The Psychology Major
• The Neuroscience Minor

Faculty & Staff

Name
Jennifer Ackil Associate Professor	profile	website	schedule
Michelle Barnett Visiting Assistant Professor	profile		schedule
Kyle Chambers Assistant Professor	profile		schedule
Patricia Costello Assistant Professor	profile	website	schedule
Mark Kruger Professor	profile	website	schedule
Richard Martin Professor	profile	website	schedule
Timothy Robinson Professor	profile	website	schedule
Leann (Lee) Sande Administrative Assistant	profile
Barbara Simpson Professor	profile	website	schedule
A. Marie Walker Associate Professor	profile	website	schedule
Janine Wotton Associate Professor	profile	website	schedule