Psychology
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 a unique experience — 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 Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences’ Department of Psychological Sciences offers students a fulfilling career pathway.
Psychology is for you if you consider yourself
Life-Changing
Life-Saving
Education
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Coursework
In the Psychology program, you’ll take classes in human learning, cognition, social psychology and biological development among others.
Experience-based Education
Outside the Classroom
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.
With over 20 local internship sites, you have the chance to get valuable field experience before entering the workplace or going to graduate school.
Research & Innovation
Faculty and students in the Department of Psychological Science are engaged in a wide variety of research that explores development, and basic affective, cognitive, social, and biological mechanisms of psychological processes.
Research Center
Pamplin College’s Center for Social Science Research partners with students on research projects that strengthen the effectiveness of local public and nonprofit agencies.
Student Publications
Student publications offer a valuable opportunity to develop your voice and enhance your professional portfolio, and Pamplin College provides a diverse range of opportunities for you to get involved.
Clubs & Organizations
The Psychology Club and Psi Chi Honor Society at Augusta University work closely together to create a unified and inclusive community for all students interested in psychology. While the Psychology Club is open to any student regardless of major or academic standing, Psi Chi is the International Honor Society in Psychology that offers additional professional and academic opportunities for eligible members. Together, these organizations host shared meetings, events, and student involvement opportunities designed to support learning, connection, and career development within the field of psychology.
Your Future
Career Options
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 behavior analysts, childcare workers, market researchers, career counselors, and many others.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of psychologists will
grow 6% over the next decade. Psychologists — Psychology graduates who have earned their doctorate in Psychology
— have a median income of $94,310 per year.
Why Augusta?
Wide variety of in-demand concentrations prepares you for the career you want.
Dynamic campus with opportunities to interact in a multitude of collaborative ways.
State of the art facilities and technology provides the experience needed to step directly into your career.
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