Psychology
Ever wondered why people do what they do? Psychology seeks and offers answers. Rooted in both philosophy and science, psychology is the empirical study of behavior, emotion, and mental processes. Studying psychology provides a level of education and training that helps students succeed in a variety of careers and other graduate opportunities.
Occupations
The job outlook for psychologists is strong, thanks to increasing demand for psychological services in schools, clinical settings, and social service agencies. Graduates may also find positions in a wide range of fields requiring interpersonal communication and emotional intelligence, from careers in the private sector to social work. Psychology majors often build careers as:
- Research psychologists specializing in areas such as Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Biopsychology, and Developmental Psychology
- Clinical psychologists
- Substance abuse counselors
- Human factors design specialists
Contact Information
Division
Social Sciences
Building 1000, Office 1031V
Phone: (707) 256-7726
Department Webpage
Division Webpage
Dean
Jerry Dunlap
Dean, Kinesiology, Administration of Justice and Social Sciences
2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway
Email: JDunlap@napavalley.edu
Administrative Assistant
Gina Stofan
Administrative Assistant
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: GStofan@napavalley.edu
Program Coordinator
Jeff Wachsmuth, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator, Psychology
2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa, CA 94558
Email: Jwachsmuth@napavalley.edu
Faculty
Kathryn Bousquet, Ph.D.
Professor, Psychology
2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa, CA 94558
Email: Kathryn.Bousquet@napavalley.edu
Lauren Winczewski, Ph.D.
Professor, Psychology
2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa, CA 94558
Email: Lauren.Winczewski@napavalley.edu