Bethel University Psychology Department

12/11/2025

After 38 years of faithful service to the Bethel University Psychology Department, Dr. Norm Spivey has announced his retirement at the end of this academic year. These are big shoes to fill, but the job posting is now available to those interested.
This is a full-time, tenure track position, a PhD or PsyD is *required*.

It's the end of a remarkable era, but the beginning of another! If you know someone who would be a good candidate, please feel free to forward them the link for this position.

Full Time Tenure Track Psychology Faculty Institution: Bethel University Description: Full-time tenure track faculty position in Psychology. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate-level courses in the Psychology program, advising students, promoting the Psychology program to prospective stu...

10/21/2024

Currently accepting applications for adjunct professors to help teach in both Psychology and Behavioral & Social Sciences!

Adjunct Faculty for Psychology and Behavioral & Social Sciences The Psychology Department at Bethel University is seeking adjunct faculty to fill both online and classroom teaching positions when needed. Qualifications: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical/Counseling Psychology or Social Work is preferred Ca...

04/21/2024

The psychology department Spring banquet was a beautiful time to connect and celebrate. We enjoyed a fantastic meal, decorated tumblers with mental health and adventure themed stickers, gave out awards and scholarships, had a time of reflection for our graduates and ate an impressive quantity of cake!
A VERY special thank you to our hosts Robert & Dian Wordinger for sponsoring the entire evening as a gift to the students.
Congratulations to our award winners:
- KK Kokonaing named the Elizabeth Hossler Memorial Service Scholarship recipient
- Abbie Suiter named the Elizabeth Hossler Outstanding Psychology Student
- Kendall Kenders named Rookie of the Year
- Haley Biedenbach named Rookie of the Year

09/21/2023

What an honor to have Carolyn, Executive Director for The CASIE Center, come and share about her work as a child advocate and forensic interviewer last night. Our student run did a great job hosting the event!
Carolyn has been a long time supporter of the BU Psychology Department and has shared her knowledge with numerous student interns; including Prof. Beamer Rohde during her first undergraduate internship almost 20 years ago!

05/04/2023

Congratulations to the recipients of our two highest department honors. Both of these scholarships are shared in remembrance of our beloved former faculty member, Dr. Elizabeth Hossler.

1.) The Elizabeth Hossler Memorial Service Scholarship, awarded to a Junior who exemplifies academic excellence, and also has gone out of their way to serve others, both in the department and in the general community: Miss. Abbie Suiter
2.) The Elizabeth Hossler Outstanding Psychology Student award, awarded to a graduating Senior who has demonstrated consistent excellence in the classroom and holds tremendous potential for the future of the profession: Miss. Elle Lee

Congratulations ladies and thank you to the family of Dr. Elizabeth Hossler, Faculty Emeritus, for your support. Dr. Hossler’s legacy lives on in the department and we are full of gratitude for the impact she continues to have on our students.

05/04/2023

Our second Rookie of the Year Award recipient goes to: Caleigh Dickinson. Caleigh started supporting her peers the first week of classes, and continued leading the pack all year! Caleigh, we look forward to having you join the T.A. team next year; as well as supporting your peers as a tutor in The Center for Academic Success.
Caleigh was surprised in her dorm room after not feeling well and sadly having to miss our banquet. Her roommates provided quite the celebration for her upon receipt of the award!

05/04/2023

We had an exceptionally strong freshman class this year; awarding not one, but (an unprecedented) TWO awards for our freshmen class.
The first Rookie of the Year Award for 22/23 goes to: KK Kokonaing!
Thank you KK for your leadership on campus and in our department. We look forward to having you step into a tutoring role next year!

05/04/2023

Some of our sensational graduates at the Psychology Dept. banquet on April 21st. We shared a wonderful meal, had time to reflect on our 4 years together, and gave out (well deserved) awards.

05/04/2023

We had a wonderful time celebrating commencement on Saturday. Congratulations to all of our graduates! We’ll share end of the year highlights throughout the afternoon!

04/17/2021

A wonderful time celebrating our 2021 graduating seniors, and recognizing our two annual award winners!
1.) The Elizabeth Hossler Memorial Service Scholarship, awarded to a Junior who exemplifies academic excellence, and ALSO has gone out of their way to serve others, both in the department and in the general community: Natalie R.
2.) The Elizabeth Hossler Outstanding Psychology Student award, awarded to a graduating Senior who has demonstrated consistent excellence in the classroom and holds tremendous potential for the future of the profession: Carson B.
We sure will miss you all, but can't wait to watch you soar.

03/22/2020

To our beloved Psychology Department students & alumni,
Would you please join us in prayer? Life sure looks a whole lot different right now; but we are still dedicated to giving our students the absolute BEST education we can. Please pray for strength & creative grit for the faculty. Pray for focus, determination, and peace for our students. Most of all, let us join together in prayer for one another's health and safety during these uncertain times.
Here's to getting through this together,
Prof. Beamer-Rohde, Dr. Spivey, Dr. Carlson, and Dr. Chi

02/25/2020

Bethel students enjoying practicing with IQ tests today!