Do you feel called upon to help people understand human behavior and navigate real-world problems in a variety of different environments?
A Psychology degree from Augusta University offers an experience like no other — one that gets you a Princeton Review top 10 undergraduate degree and provides opportunities to have a positive impact on people’s lives, whether directly out of college or after continuing through a graduate program. The Psychology program from the College of Science and Mathematics’ Department of Psychological Sciences offers students a fulfilling career pathway.
Psychology is for you if you consider yourself
Psychology Program
1201 Goss Lane
Augusta, GA 30912
Science & Mathematics Building
706-737-1694
What You'll Study
In the Psychology program, you’ll take classes in human learning, cognition, social psychology and biological development among others, finishing with a capstone project.
Experience-based Education
A wide variety of faculty and student research opportunities ensures you’ll have the chance to participate in exciting, career-building research.
The Augusta University chapter of the Psi Chi international honor society in psychology promotes scientific advancement in the field by encouraging scholarship. Together with the Psychology Club, it sponsors speakers and programs of interest for psychology students and the community.
Over 20 local internship sites means you have the chance to get valuable field experience before entering the workplace or moving on the graduate school.
Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, you’ll have opportunities to create your own research projects or work with faculty to tackle some of the world’s most complex and pressing challenges.
A new, state-of-the-art building with 22 teaching labs, a tutoring center and a top floor dedicated to research is located on the Health Sciences Campus, maximizing educational and research opportunities.
The College of Science and Mathematics’ living learning community helps incoming freshmen thrive during that critical first year of college by offering a supportive network of like-minded students and plenty of engagement opportunities.
A tutoring center specifically for science and math students is located on the Health Sciences Campus, with similar help also offered at the Academic Success Center on the Summerville Campus.
Your Future
Psychology graduates are valued by a variety of industries because of their ability to think critically, their strong communication skills and their excellent problem solving techniques. They can find rewarding careers as career counselors, childcare workers, market researchers, psychiatric technicians and many others.
According the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for social workers is projected to be faster than average through 2030. Psychologists — Psychology graduates who have earned their doctorate in Psychology — have a median income of $81,040 per year.
Learning Like No Other
With numerous internship opportunities and classes small enough where your professors actually know you, the Augusta University Psychology program delivers an exceptional education that’s tailored for you.
A new building in the heart of the Health Sciences Campus puts Psychology students in the middle of the university’s research enterprise, maximizing opportunities for internships and mentorships.
A full range of student support services exists to make sure that students have the opportunity to find assistance, advice or mentorship.
“We’re trying to make this club free and accessible for all students. We primarily focus on all health care types of fields like pre-med, pre-dental, pre-occupational therapy, so we’re trying to get all the students involved," said Saad Tanzeem.
“The influence of AU, the bond with my fraternity brothers, the chats with other students and the support from the staff — all pushed me. I wanted to do big things after college, and now it’s like I’ve strapped into a rocket and I’m just taking off," said Philip Dyche.
In the latest podcast episode, John Sutherland, PhD, dean of the College of Science and Mathematics, provides a sneak peek into the remarkable developments underway on the fourth floor of their new building.
“Somebody who is interested in neuroscience has a passion for exploring the mind and brain,” said Sara Guediche, PhD. “It’s perfect for those who want to see how different types of science relate to neuroscience.”
