Welcome to the Department of Psychology!
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.
** PLEASE NOTE: ALL summer courses will be held entirely online **
Have Questions? See our Frequently Asked Questions page. Then connect with an advisor if you still need help.
Summer 2020 ADVISING HOURS
For VIRTUAL advising:
This occurs through an online (Zoom) meeting where the advisor can share his or her screen with you. Just click the meeting URL if one is provided or follow the instructions to get the URL. 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.
Alternatively, you can call in on your phone. The number is: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York). Use the meeting ID provided by each advisor.
NOTE: When you enter the Zoom meeting, you will be placed in a waiting area. You will be admitted into the room in turn by the advisor.
For REMOTE advising:
Email the Advisor. He or she will communicate with you via Email or arrange to speak with you on the phone.
| Psychology Academic Advising Schedule | ||||
| FOR NEW STUDENTS and NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS ONLY | ||||
| Day | Advisor | Time | Method | Connect with the Advisor |
| Wednesdays | Hawai Kwok | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | VIRTUAL | Send me an Email to get the virtual meeting link: kwok@ccny.cuny.edu |
| Thursdays | Robert Melara | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | VIRTUAL | Send me an Email to get the virtual meeting link: rmelara@ccny.cuny.edu |
| Psychology Academic Advising Schedule | ||||
| For Everyone Except New Students | ||||
| Day | Advisor | Time | Method | Connect with the Advisor |
| Mondays | William King | Any Time | REMOTE | Send me an Email: wking@ccny.cuny.edu |
| Brett Silverstein | Any Time | REMOTE | Send me an Email briefly describing your issue and including your EMPLID. bsilverstein@ccny.cuny.edu |
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| Tuesdays | William King | Any Time | REMOTE | Send me an Email: wking@ccny.cuny.edu |
| Brett Silverstein | Any Time | REMOTE | Send me an Email briefly describing your issue and including your EMPLID. bsilverstein@ccny.cuny.edu |
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| Deborah Vietze | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | VIRTUAL | By Appointment Only. Send me an Email to make an appointment and get the meeting link. dr.d.vietze@gmail.com . I respond to emails until 7:00 pm. | |
| Wednesdays | William King | Any Time | REMOTE | Send me an Email: wking@ccny.cuny.edu |
| Brett Silverstein | Any Time | REMOTE | Send me an Email briefly describing your issue and including your EMPLID. bsilverstein@ccny.cuny.edu |
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| Thursdays | William King | Any Time | REMOTE | Send me an Email: wking@ccny.cuny.edu |
| Brett Silverstein | Any Time | REMOTE | Send me an Email briefly describing your issue and including your EMPLID. bsilverstein@ccny.cuny.edu |
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| Richard Paino | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | VIRTUAL | Send me an Email to get the virtual meeting link. rpaino@ccny.cuny.edu | |
| Deborah Vietze | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | VIRTUAL | By Appointment Only. Send me an Email to make an appointment and get the meeting link. dr.d.vietze@gmail.com . I respond to emails until 7:00 pm. | |
| Fridays | William King | Any Time | REMOTE | Send me an Email: wking@ccny.cuny.edu |
| Brett Silverstein | Any Time | REMOTE | Send me an Email briefly describing your issue and including your EMPLID. bsilverstein@ccny.cuny.edu |
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| Robert Melara | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | VIRTUAL | Send me an Email to get the virtual meeting link. rmelara@ccny.cuny.edu | |
| Deborah Vietze | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | VIRTUAL | By Appointment Only. Send me an Email to make an appointment and get the meeting link. dr.d.vietze@gmail.com . I respond to emails until 7:00 pm. | |
| Saturdays | William King | Any Time | REMOTE | Send me an Email: wking@ccny.cuny.edu |
| Brett Silverstein | Any Time | REMOTE | Send me an Email briefly describing your issue and including your EMPLID. bsilverstein@ccny.cuny.edu |
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| Deborah Vietze | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | VIRTUAL | By Appointment Only. Send me an Email to make an appointment and get the meeting link. dr.d.vietze@gmail.com . I respond to emails until 7:00 pm. | |
| Sundays | William King | Any Time | REMOTE | Send me an Email: wking@ccny.cuny.edu |
| Brett Silverstein | Any Time | REMOTE | Send me an Email briefly describing your issue and including your EMPLID. bsilverstein@ccny.cuny.edu |
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If you cannot make any of the hours listed above, students can schedule an appointment via email.
Congratulations Class of 2020 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 - Naomi D'ambreville
General Psychology master's program - Laurie Pierre-Paul
Undergraduate honors program - Mariana Adieb
The Bernard R. Ackerman Foundation Award
For a graduating undergraduate psychology major who displays exceptional ability and promise, this year's recipient is Mariana Adieb.
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 Meena Natarajan.
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 Alexandra Kononenko.
The Ward Medal
For the most academically accomplished psychology major, chosen based on grade point average, this year's recipient is Rebecca Regine.
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 recipients are:
Clinical Psychology doctoral program - Gregory Gagnon
Clinical Psychology master's program - Ariana Mackson
