Welcome to the UNO Department of Psychology Web Site

The faculty consists of talented scholars who are committed to teaching, research and service; the students are diverse, eager to learn, and excited about advancing the field of psychology; and the facilities are excellent and utilize state-of-the-art technology. As lagniappe, the scenic lakefront campus and the dynamic culture of the city of New Orleans combine with UNO’s many educational opportunities to create an exciting and enjoyable learning environment for students. Where else in the country could you become an aficionado of jazz music, a connoisseur of Creole cuisine, and a regular Mardi Gras reveler, all while earning your degree in psychology!

Like the university itself, the Department of Psychology is over 50 years old. It is part of the College of Science and typically has between 10 and 15 full-time faculty members, between 3 and 6 part-time instructors, over 600 undergraduate majors, and between 30 and 40 graduate students. The faculty is committed to teaching on both the undergraduate and graduate level. Undergraduate students receive instruction in the science of human behavior through a curriculum that prepares them for graduate education in psychology or a related field or for a diversity of other careers. In addition, the department has two doctoral programs in Applied Biopsychology and Applied Developmental Psychology, both of which focus on understanding, preventing, and treating problems in adjustment from either a biological or developmental perspective.

The department is committed to the urban mission of the University of New Orleans: to support the educational, economic, cultural, and social well being of the culturally rich and diverse New Orleans metropolitan area. In addition to their many teaching and scholarly activities within the department, faculty members typically have adjunct appointments in various institutions around the New Orleans area and engage in important research and service activities within the community.

Please take the time to learn more about the exciting opportunities available through our department by reviewing the information on this web site.If you have any questions after visiting our site, please feel free to ask! Contact our Undergraduate Coordinator, Graduate Coordinator, Applied Developmental Program Director or Applied Biopsychology Program Director for specific questions.

Best wishes,
Paul J. Frick, Ph.D., Chair

** Recent Department News and Events **

Congratulations to Ms. Ellen McCoy, a custodian in the Psychology and Geology Building. Ellen has been selected as the Key Instrumental Employee of the Month for June because of her dedication to the University of New Orleans. The following is a summary of the nominations she received. Full Story (Link)

Research Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology, Dr. Paul J. Frick recently started his two year term (2009-2011) as President of the Society for the Scientific Study of Psychopathy, an international society dedicated to the promotion of research on psychopathic traits throughout the lifespan. (http://www.psychopathysociety.org/index.php).

The University of New Orleans Psychology Department has received a $144,000 grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents to renovate its in-house Psychology Clinic over the next two years under the leadership of Dr. Michelle Martel and Dr. Monica Marsee, assistant professors of psychology. Full Story (pdf)

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Last modified 6/11/09