Department of Psychology
Interim Chair: Jocelyn Freeman Bonvillian
Professors: Jocelyn Freeman Bonvillian, Reginald Rackley, Catrice Tolbert
Assistant Professors: Jaymes Durriseau
The mission of the Department of Psychology is to prepare students to compete globally and to address human needs locally, nationally, and internationally through research and service. The Department of Psychology offers courses designed to foster an understanding of behavior and mental processes. The department’s undergraduate degree program leads to the Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Options are available in prevention and substance abuse counseling that lead to certification in both areas. The department is an approved site to offer substance abuse and prevention course credit. Courses leading to becoming a prevention professional is another option available to psychology majors.
The Department offers membership to students in the Psychology Club, Stat Phi Stat, WEUSI (Mental Health Club), and the chapter of Psi Chi, the national honor society of psychology.
