ACU Psychology Department

Hey friends!!! Get excited because the Monday after spring break we have a fun event with the department!! We will gather in Hart and watch fun sing song acts together in honor of show week coming up!! You can use this as a time to chill, eat food, hang out with friends, or do homework while watching sing song acts!! Hope to see you there ✋🏻🤩🤚🏻

Let’s not to forget to appreciate and love on our graduate students and especially the ones that are GAs!! They do so much for this department!! Love you lots 🤍❤️

✨Meet the Faculty ✨

Next up in our introductions is one of our amazing professors… DR. JOHN CASADA!!! He is so knowledgeable and a professor you know has experience dealing with all kinds of disorders.

He teaches 📚: Abnormal Psychology, Physiological Psychology, Advanced Behavioral Neuroscience, and Advanced Psychopathology.

Fun Fact 🧠: He was the faculty that led the study abroad group in Leipzig Summer 2023!

Say hi when you see him!!!

Sending so much love to our undergraduate students from everyone in this department!! 🤍🩷

Hey psychology friends!!!
It’s valentines week, which means let’s spread love and appreciation to people around us!! Stop by the Chaise Lounge and write a positive note to your fellow undergrads, graduate students, and faculty/staff!! After you’re done writing the message, drop it in the appropriate mailbox!! Let’s spread love this week 🤍🩷❤️

✨Meet the Faculty ✨

Next up in our introductions is one of our amazing professors… DR. RACHEL TEAM!!! She is a joy to be around and loves telling people about our amazing school psychology program!!

She teaches 📚: Intro to School Psychology, Internship, Career & Calling, Crisis Intervention, Child & Adolescent Therapy, Developmental Psychology

Fun Fact 🧠: The Psychology Department is definitely the most fun department on campus!

Say hi when you see her!!!

This past Wednesday, our very own freshmen Psychology majors partnered with Rachel Riley to host a department wide event!!

We loved seeing so many of you at 'Friends and Firelight!' Flannels were worn, mugs acquired, and s'mores were well enjoyed.

A big thanks for all who made this special night possible!!

✨Meet the Faculty ✨

Next up in our introductions is one of our amazing professors… DR. BRIT’NY STEIN!!! She is an incredible professor and is a big fan of presentations!! If you have her in class, chances of you doing a group project or presenting are very high!

She teaches 📚: Cognition & Learning, Child & Adolescent Abnormal Psychology, Academic Assessment & Intervention, Child & Adolescent Psychopathology, School Consultation, Behavioral Interventions, and Practicum

Fun Fact 🧠: Dr. Flanagan was my very first professor at ACU for 8 a.m. MWF Developmental Psychology! She will always hold a special place in my heart!

Say hi when you see her!!!

✨Meet the Faculty ✨

Next up in our introductions is one of our amazing professors… DR. JOSHUA RHODES!!! He is one of two experimental psychologists here and he LOVES research! Even if you are not interested in clinical/experimental psychology, he teaches in a way that makes research fun!

He teaches 📚: Psychological Tests and Measurement, Clinical Research Methods, Behavioral Medicine, Social and Cultural Bases of Behavior

Words of Wisdom 🧠: These years are full of highs and lows - both are critical in shaping who you’re becoming. Give your studies your full attention, because the skills you’re building now will be vital to your success as a professional. But also remember to take care of yourself along the way - you can’t effectively serve others if you’re running on empty.

Dr. Rhodes loves getting to know his students, so don’t be afraid to say hi!!

Shoutout!! Here at ACU, our Psychology students have the opportunity to work collaboratively with faculty to design, develop, and conduct research. Under the tactful guide of supervision, many go on to present and/or publish their findings in a variety of professional settings.

Above, groups of students recruited by Dr. Stein and Dr. Rhodes meet to review their team assignments. Over the course of the semester, they will not only get to research topics pertinent to Psychology but also collaborate with other departments here on campus.

Go Wildcats! 👌

We hope you had a grand time at Grand Rounds!! Special thank you to Rick Sanders for sharing his valuable experience with us!! We can’t wait to see you all at our next Grand Rounds!!