Psychology

What is Psychology?

Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes. The science of psychology focuses how an individual's behavior and mental processes are a result of the interplay between a person's biology and the social environment. Because of this inclusive approach to the understanding the individual psychologists are able to study a diversity of topics which influence a person's behaviors and mental processes.

The Regis College Psychology Department

The Psychology Department offers a major and a minor in psychology as well as a major and minor in Neuroscience. The goals of the department are to provide the students with educational experiences that will 1) enhance understanding and knowledge of human behavior, 2) enable students to analyze and evaluate the major theories, methods and data in psychology or neuroscience, 3) help them develop some of the basic skills used in the field, and 4) enable them to apply these skills and this information to their personal and professional lives.

Special Features of the Psychology Department

Teaching and research laboratories in neuroscience, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, sensation and perception
Undergraduate participation in a variety of research projects
Undergraduate opportunities to be teaching assistants, laboratory assistants, and research assistants and to pursue internships and service learning opportunities
Active student lead Psychology and Neuroscience clubs
The Regis University Chapter of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology
Harry E. Hoewischer, S.J., Excellence in Psychololgy Award bestowed on a graduating senior who has displayed academic excellence in Psychology and service to the Regis College Department of Psychology during his or her tenure at Regis
Harry E. Hoewischer, S.J., Excellence in Psychology Scholarship bestowed on a junior psychology major who has displayed excellence in Psychology and service to the Regis College Department of Psychology
Eugene R. Delay Excellence in Neuroscience Award bestowed on a graduating senior who has displayed academic excellence in Neuroscience and service to the Regis College Department of Psychology, Neuroscience Program during his or her tenure at Regis

Liberal Arts Education

All students at Regis University experience a liberal arts education through the core curriculum. This education is designed to prepare students for life as well as career.

The core curriculum requires the student to reflect on the purposes of human life, to understand the roots of many cultures, to come to grips with philosophical and religious perspectives and to think critically. These courses will enrich perception, challenge assumptions and broaden visions in response to the question, "How ought we to live?"

The Jesuit Tradition

An education at Regis is part of a 450-year-old Jesuit tradition, which provides a value-centered, liberal arts education. A Jesuit education is known for excellence, service to others and career preparation with the context of a liberal education.

Inquires about the Psychology Department should be sent to:

Dr. Rona J. McCall, Chairperson
Department of Psychology, D-12
Regis University
3333 Regis Boulevard
Denver, Colorado 80221
Rona J. McCall

Inquires for the Neuroscience Program should be sent to:

Dr. Mark E Basham, Neuroscience Program Director
Department of Psychology, D-12
Regis University
3333 Regis Boulevard
Denver, Colorado 80221
Dr. Mark Basham

To reach individuals, please check the listings for faculty.

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