Welcome
Our department trains leaders in the science and practice of psychology. We offer a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in the fields of alcohol and substance abuse, mental health counseling, clinical psychology, general psychology and work psychology. Field work is an essential part of most programs and puts the classroom learning into real-life situations.
BRIDGES TO BACCALAUREATE
RESEARCH FACILITIES
PHD PROGRAM
FAQS
COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
> Writing center for more information - visit the website
> Cover Letters, Resumes, and Interviews - visit the CPS Office of Student Success
> Benny's Food pantry - Make an appointment here
> Laptops and tablets - Email: imedia@ccny.cuny.edu
> Student Emergency Grants - Visit this page
> Additional resources, including stress management, peer counseling, financial support, and other services - Consult this continually updated document.
Academic Advising
Contact faculty advisors for advice about what classes to take, registering for particular classes, problems in your classes, graduate school, or anything involving looking at your transcript or DegreeWorks. See the advising schedule below.
For Zoom advising:
This occurs through an online (Zoom) meeting. The advisor can share his or her screen with you. The advisor will provide you with a clickable link or a meeting ID with a password. Then, follow the instructions to connect. You should be set up to engage in audio communication on your device. Screen viewing is optional but may be helpful. Video is not required.
Alternatively, you can call in on your phone. The number is: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York). Use the meeting ID provided to you.
NOTE: When you enter the Zoom meeting, you will be placed in a waiting area. You will be admitted to the room in turn by the advisor.
For Email advising:
Email the Advisor. He or she will communicate with you via Email or arrange to speak with you on the phone.
| Psychology Department Faculty Academic Advising Schedule | ||||
| Day | Advisor | Method | Time | How to Connect with the Advisor |
| Mondays | Kutay Agardici | Upon Request | Room NAC 7/120 B - Through Navigate Appointment Request - see instructions below. | |
| Hawai Kwok | In Person | 2:00 PM–4:00 PM | Spring 2023 | Room NAC 7/120 | Varies by semester | |
| Robert Melara | In Person | 1:00 PM–3:00 PM | Room NAC 7/201 | |
| Brett Silverstein | Send an email to bsilverstein@ccny.cuny.edu with your emplid and any questions you may have. | |||
| Tuesdays | Kutay Agardici | Upon Request | Room NAC 7/120 B - Through Navigate Appointment Request - see instructions below. | |
| Brett Silverstein | 1:00 PM–2:30 PM | Send an email to bsilverstein@ccny.cuny.edu with your emplid and any questions you may have. | ||
| Wednesdays | Kutay Agardici | Upon Request | Room NAC 7/120 B - Through Navigate Appointment Request - see instructions below. | |
| Brett Silverstein | Send an email to bsilverstein@ccny.cuny.edu with your emplid and any questions you may have. | |||
| Thursdays | Kutay Agardici | Upon Request | Room NAC 7/120 B - Through Navigate Appointment Request - see instructions below. | |
| Hawai Kwok | In Person | 9:30 AM–11:00 AM | Spring 2023 | Room NAC 7/120 | Varies by semester | |
| Brett Silverstein | Send an email to bsilverstein@ccny.cuny.edu with your emplid and any questions you may have. | |||
| Fridays | Kutay Agardici | Upon Request | Room NAC 7/120 B - Through Navigate Appointment Request - see instructions below. | |
| Robert Melara | In Person | 2:00 PM–4:00 PM | Room NAC 7/201 | |
| Brett Silverstein | Send an email to bsilverstein@ccny.cuny.edu with your emplid and any questions you may have. | |||
| Saturdays | Kutay Agardici | Zoom | Upon Request | Through Navigate Appointment Request - see instructions below. |
| Sundays | Kutay Agardici | Zoom | Upon Request | Through Navigate Appointment Request - see instructions below. |
| To make a Navigate Appointment: Go to EAB Navigate at: https://ccny-cuny.campus.eab.com (Please look for Department of Psychology Advising under the location) | ||||
| To discuss Industrial/Organizational Psychology as a career option, or to learn how to receive college credits for doing an internship, contact Professor Richard Paino to set up a Zoom meeting ( rpaino@ccny.cuny.edu ). Also, visit this page: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/psychology/applied-psychology | ||||
If you cannot make any of the hours listed above, students can schedule an appointment via email.
Congratulations Class of 2021 Student Award Winners!
The Department of Psychology is proud to announce the following award recipients:
The Joseph E. Barmack Awards
For the best dissertation in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral program, the best thesis in the General Psychology Master's program, and the best thesis in the Undergraduate Honors program, this year's recipients are:
Clinical Ph.D. program - Antonia McMaster
General Psychology master's program - Margot Goldblum
Undergraduate honors program - Malai O'Keefe
The Bernard R. Ackerman Foundation Award
For a graduating undergraduate psychology major who displays exceptional ability and promise, this year's recipient is Sangida Akter.
The Gardner Murphy Memorial Award
In memory of the first chairperson of the psychology department, this award is given to a graduating psychology major who has displayed outstanding service to the department or the college. This year's recipient is Laura Link.
The Francis P. Hardesty Award
Awarded to a graduating undergraduate who shows excellence by exhibiting outstanding grades and research potential, this year's recipient is Rebecca Sills.
The Ward Medal
For the most academically accomplished psychology major, chosen based on grade point average, this year's recipient is Katherine Scardino.
The Kenneth B. Clark Award
Created to honor the life and work of Dr. Kenneth B. Clark in furthering our understanding of psychology and race in America, it is awarded to a student for contributions to similar issues. This year's recipient is: Michael Jesson.
