College of Performing Arts and Social Sciences

Psychology

As a psychology major, you’ll explore how people think, feel, and act. Our students learn from passionate professors who bring real-world experience into the classroom. You'll have opportunities to participate in hands-on research and share your findings through presentations and publications.

Degree Options

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology

  • Blends psychology with the humanities and social sciences
  • A great fit for students interested in careers focused on people and communication

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology

  • Focuses on research, data, and the scientific understanding of behavior
  • Ideal for students who want to pursue careers in teaching, research, analysis, or healthcare

Psychology Minor

  • Provides insight into human behavior and mental processes to enhance communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
  • Useful for careers in education, business, healthcare, social services, and any field that involves understanding and working with people

Groups and Culture Minor

  • Explores human diversity and cultural differences to promote understanding, empathy, and effective communication across communities
  • Valuable for careers in education, social services, human resources, communications, and any field involving cross-cultural understanding and collaboration

Logic Minor

  • Strengthens critical thinking and reasoning skills through the study of argumentation, logic, and analytical problem-solving across disciplines
  • Beneficial for careers in law, computer science, mathematics, analytics, and any field requiring strong reasoning and problem-solving skills

Contact

Travis Langley
Distinguished Professor of Psychology
Department Chair
870-230-5222
langlet@hsu.edu