The psychology undergraduate program offers students the opportunity to pursue a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree in psychology. Students completing a major in psychology will complete 36 credit hours within the major, including psychological research methods, statistics, developmental psychology, and history of psychology, and at least one course in each of the following areas: social psychology, personality, learning and cognitive processes, and psychobiological. Students completing a B.S. in psychology will also complete a research project in psychology and a science minor. For both degrees, our psychology program and faculty emphasize the science of psychology and provide a strong background in research and statistics. Across courses, the faculty encourages students to think critically about material and to apply concepts learned in the classroom to understanding everyday life experiences.
Psychology
Requirements
Psychology
Psychology Undergraduate Requirements
Undergraduate course catalog: Psychology
The New Mexico Highlands undergraduate catalog outlines your options and the steps you need to take to complete degree requirements for your chosen major. To ensure the seamless completion of your degree, consult often with your academic adviser and utilize Highlands’ Degree Audit tool to keep track of your academic progress.
Psychology Graduate Requirements
Graduate course catalog: Psychology
Graduate students are assigned to a faculty adviser within their area of study. The faculty adviser will help the student complete a program of study to satisfy the specific course requirements within their area, outlined in the Graduate Catalog. The courses listed must satisfy the course requirements prescribed in the catalog of record. The academic adviser will provide guidance in completing your program of study.
Graduate Coordinator:
Lara Heflin: lheflin@nmhu.edu
Office phone: 505-454-3547
Requirements:
- Statement of educational goals (500-word statement outlining educational goals and objectives addressing research interests and experiences [if General or Clinical thesis tracks] or addressing career goals, interests, and experiences [if Clinical non-thesis track].
- Two letters of recommendation – at least 1 academic reference (e.g., professor, advisor, etc.); the 2nd letter can be an academic or professional reference. Letters of recommendation from friends or family are not appropriate.
- Five-page writing sample, preferably a scholarly paper written for an upper-division psychology class.
- Transcripts from all previously attended regionally accredited institutions (3.0 GPA or higher). Will consider those who do not meet the GPA requirement.
Deadlines: Rolling admissions
Admit for fall and spring terms
Important Dates
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31
Aug
Through the Summer: More Virtual Events Coming
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31
Aug
Through 8/31: Virtual Cowboy Art Exhibition in Ray Drew Gallery
Careers
Graduates of the NMHU Psychology program can be found in the following occupations:
- Secondary Teacher
- Social Worker
- School Counselor/Career Counselor
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Survey Researcher
Faculty & Staff
Psychology
Faculty & Staff
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David Pan, PhD
Associate Professor – Department Chair
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Lara Heflin, PhD
Associate Professor
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Daniel Chadborn, PhD
Assistant Professor
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Linda LaGrange, PhD
Professor
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Mathias Stricherz, PhD
Contingent Faculty
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Joanna Tsyitee, MS
Contingent Faculty
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Agnes Montoya
Administrative Assistant
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Nariman Arfai, PhD
Contingent Faculty/Rio Rancho Center
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Sarah Tracy, PhD
Faculty/Farmington Center
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Department of Psychology is to provide psychological and sociocultural service and expertise for the region, as well as the greater global community, and to contribute to meeting the educational needs in psychology, the career needs in psychological services and research, and the training for careers in education engineering, physical and biological sciences, medicine, and other science fields.