Psychology: The Human Mind Unlocked

Have you ever wondered what makes people tick? Discover the complexities of human mind and behavior in our psychology pre-college offering: The Human Mind Unlocked.

 

What to expect during your week on campus:

  • Each day will be dedicated to learning a prominent area of psychology including: neuroscience, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, and clinical psychology
  • Experiential Learning: You won’t just learn from lectures, you will learn from hands on experience with psychological concepts and theories during classroom activities 
  • Develop and carry out your own group research study during our field trip to Liberty Science Center
  • Hear from guest speakers within different fields of psychology
  • Learn about the wide range of careers available to individuals with a Psychology degree

 

So if you have wondered the answer to any of these questions,

  • How do tiny neurons firing in our brain combine to form our rich experiences?
  • How do we pay attention, remember, and think about the world around us? 
  • How do we develop in our thinking and behaviors throughout our lives? 
  • In what ways are our actions influenced by the presence of others? 
  • What kinds of psychological disorders can affect us and what are the most effective methods of treatment? 
  • What careers are available to someone with a psychology degree?

The Human Mind Unlocked Pre-College Program is here to help you gain answers!

 

Psychology: The Human Mind Unlocked will run during Session II: Sunday, July 26 – Saturday, August 1, 2026. Apply Today!

Program Director

Professor Dr. Nicole Conklin
conklinni@montclair.edu
Department of Psychology