Bloomsburg’s Department of Psychology provides instruction, opportunities, and resources for undergraduate students to acquire scientific knowledge and skills in psychology and apply that understanding to socially responsible, personal, and professional growth.

Psychology Teaching Assistants

Brenna Koslowsk

Breanna Koslowski

Major, Minor, Concentration: Psychology Major

Hometown: Scranton, PA

Career Goal: Research non traditional treatments for mental illnesses such as mindfulness meditation and psychedelic assisted therapy. I eventually also want to become a psychology professor.

What you enjoy about psychology:

"Everything about psychology honestly brings me joy and I never had to question whether it was the right field for me. I guess what I enjoy most is being able to understand concepts about the human mind and behavior that I always wondered about growing up."

What you enjoy about Bloomsburg:

"Bloomsburg University feels like home to me. I love all of the people and the environment as a whole."

Chloe DeSanto

Chloe DeSanto

Major, Minor, Concentration: Psychology Major

Hometown: Mountain Top, PA

Career Goal: Occupational Therapist 

What you enjoy about psychology:

"All the material that you take away from Psychology courses can easily be applied and used in a variety of everyday situations. Having a better understanding of human behaviors and emotions benefits you not only in your personal life and relationships with others but also any career path you choose to take."

What you enjoy about Bloomsburg:

"I have had very positive experiences with all of my professors during my time at BU and appreciate all of the resources that are available to students if they ever need any guidance."

Dillon Skupski

Dillon Skupski

Major, Minor, Concentration: Psychology Major, with a minor in Philosophy

Hometown: Mountain Top, PA  

Career Goal: Clinical Psychologist

What you enjoy about psychology:

"Psychology is a field with a heavy problem solving aspect which really makes you put thought into solving issues that arise in everyday life and how they apply back to what you have learned."

What you enjoy about Bloomsburg:

"The professors at BU have always been extremely helpful with the guidance that they give students and really take the time to help you to understand the field"

Juliana Kley

Juliana Kley

Major, Minor, Concentration: Psychology Major, with a minor in Aging Studies and Gerontology

Hometown: Bethlehem, PA

Career Goal: Clinical Mental Health Counselor  

What you enjoy about psychology:

"I enjoy learning about others, and why people behave the way they do. Learning about the human mind and how it develops is fascinating."

What you enjoy about Bloomsburg:

"I enjoy having opportunities to get involved on campus and meet new people."

Julie Ricciutti

Julie Ricciutti

Major, Minor, Concentration: Major Psychology, with a Child Life Specialist minor

Hometown: Demarest, NJ

Career Goal: Child Life Specialist

What you enjoy about psychology:

"I find it interesting learning about the way people think, feel and interact with the world."

What you enjoy about Bloomsburg:

"The professors are knowledgeable about what they teach and are invested in their students' success."

Kaleigh Johnson

Kaleigh Johnson

Major, Minor, Concentration: Psychology and Criminal Justice Majors

Hometown: Psychology and Criminal Justice Majors

Career Goal: I would like to go into the field of Criminology.

What you enjoy about psychology:

"I really enjoy learning about the effect that our development has on our behavior and mindset. The brain is extremely fascinating and there is always something more to learn about it."

What you enjoy about Bloomsburg:

"I really enjoy the campus here at Bloomsburg, especially as the seasons change. The campus can be really beautiful, especially with the mountain views."

Kegan Gordner

Kegan Gordner

Major, Minor, Concentration: Psychology Major, with a minor in Art History

Hometown: Bloomsburg & Pine Grove, PA

Career Goal: Psy-D in Psychotherapy

What you enjoy about psychology:

"I enjoy how psychology can reach to the core of the human spirit and human behavior through theory, data, and conversation. People and personalities are like onions and psychology gives you the tools to peel back the layers."

What you enjoy about Bloomsburg:

"Bloomsburg’s Psychology, Biology, and Art departments have offered me some of the best academic minds to help further my educational career and point me down the best avenue to achieve my goals."

Leah Lemay

Leah Lemay

Major, Minor, Concentration: Psychology Major, with a minor in Sociology

Hometown: Reading, PA

Career Goal: Juvenile Correctional Counselor

What you enjoy about psychology:

"My most favorite thing about Psychology is that it relates to just about everything we do, and the countless disciplines it blends into. While learning about the human mind and behavior I have been able to learn to a great extent not just about myself and others, but also the world in a practical manner. Studying psychology has given me the greatest gift of all – being able to think like a scientist."

What you enjoy about Bloomsburg:

"The aspect of BU that I enjoy most are the professors, as we would be nowhere without them. Throughout my time here at BU my professors have been nothing but insightful, supportive, inspiring, and encouraging. I also enjoy the natural grounding scenery this little town has to offer. Bloomsburg sunsets and hiking trails in the surrounding areas are hidden gem features that I will always appreciate."

Mac Landis

Mac Landis

Major, Minor, Concentration: Psychology Major, with minors in Child Life Specialist and Theater Arts

Hometown: Gettysburg, Pa

Career Goal: Mental health counseling using expressive therapies

What you enjoy about psychology:

"There are so many options for us and we can find what interests us during our four years here to determine what we want our focus to be moving forward."

What you enjoy about Bloomsburg:

"There are so many options for us and we can find what interests us during our four years here to determine what we want our focus to be moving forward."

Madison Welker

Madison Welker

Major, Minor, Concentration: Psychology Major, with a minor in Criminal Justice

Hometown: Ashland, PA

Career Goal: Genetic Counselor

What you enjoy about psychology:

"I enjoy how many different concepts there are to learn about. It challenges you to comprehend and understand things from a different perspective and it never gets boring."

What you enjoy about Bloomsburg:

"I enjoy that the professors are always willing to help you whenever you need it and that they like to get to know you as a student and a person."

Mia Noland

Mia Noland

Major, Minor, Concentration: Psychology and Criminal Justice Majors, with a minor in Sociology

Hometown: Coatesville, PA

Career Goal: Police or Correctional Psychologist

What you enjoy about psychology:

"I enjoy how vast of a topic psychology is, and how I can always be learning something new in psychology. All my psychology classes have surprised me in what else psychology has to offer, and how it can help ourselves and our communities."

What you enjoy about Bloomsburg:

"I have always enjoyed how beautiful the campus is, especially in the fall. When the leaves are yellow and orange and you can feel the buzz of everyone talking and laughing between classes, it feels like you’re meant to be at BU."

Mykenna Musolino

Mykenna Musolino

Major, Minor, Concentration: Psychology Major, with a minor in Child Life Specialist

Hometown: Hegins, PA

Career Goal: Child Life Specialist

What you enjoy about psychology:

"I enjoy how fascinating of a topic psychology is. I love how I am always learning something new about the mind and human behaviors."

What you enjoy about Bloomsburg:

"I love that Bloomsburg is small and usually quiet just like my hometown. This made me more comfortable when I first left home and is the reason why I chose BU in the first place."

Rachael Smith

Rachael Smith

Major, Minor, Concentration: Psychology Major

Hometown: Lebanon, PA

Career Goal: Clinical Mental Health Counselor

What you enjoy about psychology:

"Getting a better understanding of the inner workings of the mind, how the material applies to the real world. It is very fun to witness what you have learn as you walk around the campus."

What you enjoy about Bloomsburg:

"All the friends I made, and the psychology department it has."

Renate Carrabba

Renate Carrabba

Major, Minor, Concentration: Psychology Major, with minors in American Sign Language, Linguistics, and Sociology

Hometown: Morris, NY

Career Goal: Work in a practice as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist.

What you enjoy about psychology:

"The exploration and explanation of certain thoughts and behaviors."

What you enjoy about Bloomsburg:

"The views from campus are so beautiful, especially in the fall when the leaves are changing colors."

Sydney Lehman

Sydney Lehman

Major, Minor, Concentration: Psychology Major

Hometown: Orefield, PA

Career Goal: High School Counselor and Youth Counselor

What you enjoy about psychology:

"I find it fascinating to learn about mental disorders and how areas of the brain affect a person both physically and mentally."

What you enjoy about Bloomsburg:

"I love how Bloomsburg University offers so many classes on the different branches of psychology. This allows its students to explore the many possible job opportunities. Jobs that they might not have originally been aware of."