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Category: Psychology & Counseling

Career Opportunities, Faculty Research, Majors/Programs, Psychology & Counseling, Social Sciences

Two Simple Tips for Studying Smarter

Ever felt frustrated after an exam because you feel like you did poorly even though you studied so hard? It is not an uncommon feeling. What you (and even your teachers!) might not realize is that studying harder does not always increase your learning as much as you think it might. This is a place where psychology can be a game-changer!
Faculty Research, Health & Medical Sciences , Majors/Programs, Psychology & Counseling, Social Sciences

A Tip From the Psychology Department: Don’t Believe Everything You Read

Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and its functions. At Huntington University, we like to push beyond given information and challenge our minds to think about other options. In doing this, we develop our minds to think critically. This brain function is used often in the Department of Psychology. Need an example that you can’t believe every headline you read?
Career Opportunities, Graduate Programs, Majors/Programs, Psychology & Counseling

How Community Mental Health Benefits Our Community

Community mental health centers are an essential part of the overall mental health support available to the public. Sadly, they are often overlooked or given a negative perception based on their work alongside clients serving probation or their relationship with the Department of Child Services. Community health centers work hard to serve these populations well, but these organizations offer many other community benefits:
Majors/Programs, Psychology & Counseling, Social Sciences

Unlocking Your Friends & Family

Applying psychological insights to these questions can help students seeking a Christian psychology degree, or even those who take psych classes because they are interested in the subject matter, in their relationships with family and friends — and help them understand themselves better.
Career Opportunities, Majors/Programs, Psychology & Counseling, Social Sciences

6 Careers to Consider If You’re Interested in the Social Sciences

Majoring in Criminal Justice and Sociology provides a liberal arts education to students who wish to pursue a vocation in public service or in some part of the criminal justice system or related organizations while psychology offers an understanding of a wide variety of human behaviors and an appreciation of the concepts and methodology employed in the study of psychology.
Graduate Programs, Psychology & Counseling

Counseling Practicums & Internships

Counseling Practicums & Internships