Psychology professor Dr. Stephen Joy presented his keynote talk at the New England Psychological Association’s (NEPA) 2019 conference. Albertus Faculty and graduate students also co-presented posters on their latest research projects. Learn more about Albertus Psychology professors.
The talk reported on Dr. Joy’s research successfully identifying an important American Nazi leader who was the subject of a famous psychoanalytic case study and discussed the links between right-wing extremism and psychopathy as seen through the lens of psychoanalysis.
Bonnie Pepper and Hilda Speicher of the Psychology Department presented research posters at the New England Psychological Association conference. Their research concerns the use of drawings to evaluate the quality of relationships; one study delved into the patient-therapist relationship, the other, into intimate relationships in the LGBTQ+ community. Undergraduates Brittany Alvarez, Jennifer Castelot, and Jill Celentano, and graduate counseling students Albi Beshi and Rebecca Graham, helped conduct the research and presented as co-authors on the studies.
The Psychology programs at Albertus provide students with a broad background into the theoretical foundations of psychology and its practical applications, with a strong emphasis on research methods. Given our small faculty to class ratio, our programs are tailored to meet the individual needs and interests of students. Students will be prepared for a career in a helping profession, such as counseling or education. They will be able to design, conduct, and analyze research studies and apply their knowledge and critical thinking skills in a professional setting and in personal relationships. Learn more about an Albertus degree in Psychology.