Psychological Sciences Pipeline

In 2003, in response to the American Psychological Association’s call to increase representation in psychology, our department established a Pipeline program.

Pipeline includes underrepresented students (e.g., students of color, first generation college students, or students who face economic challenges) of all academic levels and is modeled according to the Culturally Engaging Campus Environments Model. Culturally engaging campus environments (e.g., cultural familiarity, collectivist cultural orientations) are linked with increased likelihood of student success. To achieve greater representation in psychology graduate programs and careers, the Department of Psychological Sciences at Augusta University is invested in providing a culturally engaging environment, improving student knowledge, academic self-efficacy, satisfaction, and retention and graduation rates. We hold monthly mentoring and/or social meetings to provide students with information related to graduate school, enhanced educational opportunities (e.g., mentoring and research opportunities), and a sense of cohesiveness.

For more information about the Pipeline Program, please contact Dr. Michelle Johnson at (706) 667-4619 or mjohns13@augusta.edu