Menu Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. The discipline embraces all aspects of the human experience — from the functions of the brain to the actions of nations, from child development to care for the aged.
Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors and helps prepare for careers in psychology, counseling, law, social services, education, business and many service industries. You can tell your future employer that your understanding of human behavior is essential to being successful in the workplace! Your greater understanding of relationships and the well-being of others is not only useful in your life but also makes you a better supervisor.
Featured Psychology Courses
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology is a study of individual and social behavior including its psychological and physiological bases, development, motivation, emotion, perception, learning and behavior disorders. This course is a prerequisite for several college transfer courses in psychology.
Developmental Psychology
Developmental Psychology covers the principles of human growth and behavioral development, from conception to death. Topics include methods of studying human behavior, theoretical approaches, individual differences, patterns and sequences of development and relationships with peers and others.
Human Sexuality
Human Sexuality covers how intimate relationships develop, how to maintain warmth and closeness in relationships and how sexuality is expressed throughout the life cycle. Also covers practical information regarding sexually transmitted diseases, contraception and pregnancy.
Psychology Department Resources
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Psychological Associations
- American Psychological Association
- Wisconsin Psychological Association
- APS – Association for Psychological Science
- ACA – American Counseling Association
- ASCA – American School Counselor Association
- AAMFT – American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists
- NAADAC – Association for Addiction Professionals
Careers in Psychology
Full-time Psychology Faculty
Justin Aoki, Ph.D.
Office: E3864, Truax
608.243.4279
jaoki@madisoncollege.edu
Jenna Behm-Lawton, Ph.D.
Office: E3868, Truax
608.616.3311
jbehm@madisoncollege.edu
Dawn Delaney, Ph.D.
Office: B3221, Truax
608.246.6708
ddelaney@madisoncollege.edu
Maryann Dubree
Office: 170, Watertown
920.206.8012
mdubree@madisoncollege.edu
Christopher Dyszelski, Ph.D. (Department Chair)
Office: D2649, Truax
608.246.6483
cdyszelski@madisoncollege.edu
Eugenia Friedman
Office: E3880, Truax
608.616.3525
efriedman@madisoncollege.edu
Julia Haseleu, Ph.D.
Office: B3235, Truax
608.246.6509
jhaseleu@madisoncollege.edu
Brad McDowell, M.S.
Office: 308A, Health Education Building, Truax
608.246.6579
bdmcdowell@madisoncollege.edu
Steven Medall. M.A.
Office: E3864, Truax
608.258.2484
smedall@madisoncollege.edu
Trey (Felix) Mireles
Office: 341, West
608.246.6049
fmireles@madisoncollege.edu
Carola Pförtner, Ph.D.
Office: 233L, Goodman South Campus
608.243.4006
cpfortner@madisoncollege.edu
Part-time Faculty
Each semester, the Psychology Department is joined by highly qualified part-time faculty. These instructors are a vital component of our college and they teach in the Madison metro area and also in Portage, Reedsburg, Fort Atkinson and Watertown. Part-time faculty are a central and much appreciated part of the Madison College Psychology Department!
Please consult the college employee directory for the email and phone of your part-time faculty.