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Psychology Department
Welcome to the SUNY Plattsburgh Department of Psychology. We offer an undergraduate
major and minor in psychology, an undergraduate minor in school psychology, and a
graduate program in school psychology.
In our undergraduate program, you will learn about psychology as a scientific discipline,
preparing you for work or graduate study in a diverse range of fields. Please visit
our psychology major page to learn more. Students interested in a school psychology career can also bolster
their preparation for graduate school with our school psychology minor.
School psychology graduate students earn the M.A./C.A.S. in school psychology. Our
NASP-accredited program provides carefully focused knowledge and training in school psychology,
following the scientist-practitioner model. You will work closely with individual
faculty members, and become eligible for certification as a school psychologist in
New York state. More information can be found on our school psychology graduate program page.
During the college’s open house events, prospective students can attend a psychology-specific information session. You are
also welcome to visit our department during any time of the year — please contact the department chair if you would like to arrange a visit.
Services & Community Outreach
The psychology department hosts the campus-wide Center for Neurobehavioral Health, which provides numerous services to the community. Both graduate and undergraduate
students gain invaluable community service and research experience through assisting
with these programs. Affiliated clinics include:
Neuropsychology Clinic and Psychoeducational Services
Traumatic Brain Injury Center
Nexus Program for children with autism spectrum disorders
Resources
Psychology majors can find answers to many common questions in the student handbook.
This handbook provides detailed information about classes, expectations, internships,
career options, graduate school and more. Hard copies are also available in the psychology
department main office.
Champlain Area Meeting for Psychological Science (CHAMPS)
On October 17th, 2026, the SUNY Plattsburgh Psychology Department will host the first
annual gathering of psychology student researchers from northern New York and Vermont.
We welcome research presentations from current students and recent graduates from
our region. More information can be found at the CHAMPS website.
Psychology Student Research Panel
May 1, 2026 — Student researchers presented their work at the Psychology Student Research
Panel, held in Sibley 100. Students have been working hard for one or more semesters
planning their studies, collecting and analyzing data, and organizing their findings.
Projects included studies of agency in AI use, emotion recognition in ASD, action
duration and agency, AI-based counseling and how music impacts well-being. Congratulations
to all of the researchers on bringing these projects to completion!
The SUNY Plattsburgh chapter of Psi Chi: The International Honor Society in Psychology is a nationally recognized honor society that recognizes excellence in the field
of psychology. By paying a one-time membership fee, you become a Psi Chi member for
life and are eligible for numerous benefits associated with membership.
Who is eligible to join Psi Chi?
Psi Chi is open to undergraduate psychology majors and minors who are committed to
the field of psychology by completing multiple psychology courses and who have demonstrated
academic excellence by having a strong GPA (the specific GPA criterion varies by semester).
Each semester, eligible students will be invited to apply, so please keep a lookout
for an email invitation to apply for Psi Chi membership!
Why join Psi Chi?
Psi Chi membership looks great on your resume! Even more, being a member of Psi Chi
gives you access to numerous opportunities, including:
Member-exclusive events run by the chapter
Serving as a chapter officer, taking a leadership role in the chapter’s progress
The SUNY Plattsburgh Psychology Club is a student-run club funded by the Student Association.
Psychology Club aims to build community among students of psychology (and students
with an interest in it!) at SUNY Plattsburgh. The club organizes social, service,
and other events to benefit students!
Who is eligible to join the Psychology Club?
All SUNY Plattsburgh students are welcome to join. We welcome all majors and all year
levels — the best conversations come when different points of view are presented.
You can show up to one meeting or all of them — we are always happy to have you there!
Purpose: This award recognizes junior and senior level psychology students who have demonstrated
excellence in academics as well as commitment to the discipline through participation
in activities that enhance the field of psychology.
Eligibility and Criteria
Full-time or part-time matriculated students in their junior or senior year who are
majoring in psychology. This will include December graduates.
A minimum major GPA of 3.5 in psychology.
A minimum of nine credits completed in the major at SUNY Plattsburgh.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3.
Evidence of scholarship and/or involvement with the discipline.
Faculty or staff nomination in writing (to the attention of the Chairperson of the
Psychology Awards Committee).
Deadline: First Friday after spring break.
Redcay Awards & Scholarships for Student–Faculty Collaboration
Description: A research apprenticeship carries a student stipend of $500 and provides support
for research-related costs. The apprenticeship program is designed to foster productive
student/faculty collaboration in scholarly endeavors. Application for a Redcay Research
Apprenticeship must be made by a student in conjunction with a faculty sponsor. The
ideal time for a student to submit a proposal is when the student is a second semester
sophomore, junior, or first semester senior in order to allow sufficient time to complete
and present the research. Students who receive the award are encouraged to present
their findings at a campus symposium or professional conference. Students who receive
a Redcay Research Apprenticeship may also apply for a Redcay Ad Hoc Award to defray
travel expenses.
Application: The student should submit the following to the chair of the Redcay Committee:
A cover letter that describes the specific empirical research project that is planned.
This project should be focused on an issue relevant to the behavioral sciences. This
cover letter should also address the nature of the student-faculty collaboration.
Unofficial transcript or Degree Works form
If the research project entails expenses, the application should also contain a detailed
budget including appropriate justification for expenditures.
A letter of support from the faculty sponsor. This letter should describe the proposed
research project as well as the nature of the collaboration between the faculty member
and the research apprentice.
Deadline: Rolling application; Please allow 3 weeks for the committee to review the request.
Description: This one-time award is designed to recognize and stimulate excellence in the behavioral
sciences and includes a scholarship of $500. In most cases, this award will be applied
to upcoming tuition for returning students. The nominee must be a full-time student,
with first-year, sophomore or junior standing (includes transfer students with at
least two semesters at SUNY Plattsburgh) and a declared major in the behavioral sciences
(anthropology, sociology or psychology). Faculty who nominate a student for this award
are expected to encourage the student to pursue research collaboration.
Application: The nominating faculty member should complete and submit the Redcay Awards Google Form survey. Please note that this survey asks the nominating faculty member to provide the following:
A brief description of the student’s potential for excellence in research or scholarship
The name of a second faculty member who has agreed to endorse the nomination
A copy of the student’s unofficial transcript or Degree Works
Deadline: Friday before Thanksgiving for fall awards and Monday after March break for spring
awards.
Description: Awarded to students with senior status, the Redcay Senior Award is designed to recognize
distinguished performance in scholarship and academics during a student’s undergraduate
career and carries a monetary award of $500. The nominee must be a senior in the behavioral
sciences (anthropology, sociology or psychology).
Application: The nominating faculty member should complete and submit the Redcay Awards Google Form survey. Please note that this survey asks the nominating faculty member to provide the following:
An uploaded file that provides evidence of successful completion of scholarly work
(e.g., final research project, conference poster abstract, conference acceptance with
abstract, etc.).
A brief description of how the “evidence of successful completion of scholarly work”
demonstrates the student’s success in research or scholarship
The name of a second faculty member who has agreed to endorse this nomination
An uploaded unofficial copy of this student’s Degree Works (suggested major GPA above
3.5)
Deadline: Nominations are due on the Friday before Thanksgiving for students graduating in
December and the Monday after March break for students graduating in May. More than
one award will be given if funding is available.
Students: Travel support is available to present a student-faculty collaborative research project
at a conference within 12 months after graduation (funding priority is given to current
students). Faculty-student collaborative research projects can receive travel support
of up to $500. Travel that is based on the outcome of a Research Apprenticeship Award
can be funded up to $1,000.
Faculty: Travel support ($500 maximum) for faculty who are attending a conference where the
faculty-student collaborative research is being presented. The faculty member does
not need to be a presenter but may attend with student presenters. The Ad Hoc form
requires an indication that outside funding sources were exhausted before applying
for Redcay funding.
Application: Students and faculty should complete and submit the Ad Hoc Funding Request, including all specified attachments.
Deadline: Rolling application; Please allow 3 weeks for the committee to review the request.
Ad-hoc Research Awards
Funds are available to support faculty-student research collaboration expenses ($500
maximum).
Application: Students and faculty should complete and submit the Ad Hoc Funding Request, including all specified attachments.
Deadline: Rolling application; Please allow 3 weeks for the committee to review the request.
Description: Psi Chi offers many possible awards and scholarships to students who are Psi Chi
members. Please visit their Awards and Grants page for details.