Department of Psychology

The Psychology Department aims to enable students to develop understanding of theories and empirical findings in psychological science and to become critical consumers and producers of knowledge of human behavior. To accomplish these goals, the course of study focuses on understanding the methods, ethics, and cultural context of research in psychology, through coursework and associated laboratory experience. Students develop informational and technological literacy as well as written and oral presentation skills. As a capstone experience in their senior year, Psychology majors design and implement an empirical thesis. Through their thesis work, students demonstrate their ability to independently develop and test hypotheses, reflect on the importance for theory and application to the solution of human problems, and share knowledge with their faculty and student colleagues. The ability to engage in critical analysis of ideas and evidence is fundamental to a liberal education, a valuable personal asset, and a key to success in many professions, including law, business, medicine, social work, education, and clinical and academic psychology; the Psychology major provides excellent preparation for post-graduate work and study.  Indeed, data from the National Science Foundation show that, per 100 graduates, Pomona College graduated more students in 1989-1998 who went on to complete the Ph.D. in psychology in the years 1994 through 2003 than any other college or university in the United States.

Faculty

Name/Contact	Title	Profile	Web	Phone	Location
Jessie Borelli	Assistant Professor			(909) 607-3757	Lincoln 2107
Raymond Buriel	Professor			(909) 607-2249	Lincoln 2103
Louise  Cosand	Visiting Assistant Professor			(909) 607-1216	Lincoln 2121
Sharon Goto	Professor			(909) 621-8854	Lincoln 2101
Eric Hurley	Associate Professor			(909) 607-1023	Lincoln 2102
Katrina Keil	Visiting Assistant Professor			(909) 621-8617	Lincoln 2109
Richard Lewis	Professor			(909) 607-2445	Lincoln 2100
Erin O'Brien	Lecturer			(909) 607-1024	Lincoln 2104
Adam Pearson	Assistant Professor			(909) 621-8418	Lincoln 2105
Shlomi Sher	Assistant Professor			(909) 607-0865	Lincoln 2106
Patricia Smiley	Professor			(909) 607-2442	Edmunds 208
Suzanne Thompson	Professor			(909) 607-2446	Lincoln 2122

Staff

Name/Contact	Title	Phone	Location
Sandra Lundergan-Price	Department Coordinator	(909) 607-2227	Lincoln 2128

Student Liaisons

Name/Contact	Extension
Leila Zahedi