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Contact Information:

Psychology Department
The University of South Dakota
414 E. Clark Street, South Dakota Union 205
Vermillion, SD 57069
phone: 605-677-5295
fax: 605-677-3195
askpsyc@usd.edu

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Last Modified: 10/03/05

Welcome to The University of South Dakota Psychology Department.

Psychology is both a scientific discipline concerned with understanding, explaining and predicting behavior, and a profession dedicated to the application of this knowledge to the solution of practical human problems.  The courses and independent study opportunities offered in the department are designed to expose our students to both aspects of the field.  The Psychology Department at The University of South Dakota is the most comprehensive in that state and has won several national awards for excellence.

Our curriculum provides comprehensive coverage of the core areas of general and experimental psychology as well as exposure to psychological applications in several areas.  Informal tracks (emphases) are available in human factors/applied industrial and human service (clinical/counseling) areas whereby students can work with their advisors to obtain a concentration of courses in an applied track. 

Department facilities include a computer laboratory, the Heimstra Human Factors Laboratory, the Disaster Mental Health Institute and the Psychological Services Center.  The Disaster Mental Health Institute conducts cutting-edge work in the developing field of disaster psychology.  Advanced undergraduate students in Psychology are encouraged to participate with faculty in research projects to earn academic credit and gain valuable experience.

Randal Quevillon, Department Chair
Department of Psychology
South Dakota Union Building, Room 205
The University of South Dakota
414 E. Clark Street
Vermillion, SD 57069-2390
Telephone:  605-677-5295
Fax:  605-677-3195
Email:  askpsyc@usd.edu (For academic questions only.)

If you have questions about Psychological Services, please call 605-677-5354.