From the Classroom to your CareerPoPular Career oPtions for PsyChology Majors

Mental Health ServicesPsychological Testing/AssessmentResearch AssistantAdult Learning/Community InstructionCommunity Organization SpecialistMarketing/AdvertisingPhysical Education/WellnessRehabilitation ServicesHuman Resources/Career ServicesPublic Relations/Customer RelationsRecreation SpecialistVeterans AdvocateVictims Advocate

Department oF psyChology

A First–Choice Program

Department oF psyChology

Visit Psyc.ColumbusState.edu or call 706-568-2116 to

learn more about this first-choice option.

Department of psychologyColumbus State University’s Department of Psychology presents the science of the mind and behavior to students. Students develop effective communication and critical thinking skills while learning how to conduct research, analyze data and present results.

Students can earn a Bachelor of Science degree, including a premedical option or minor in psychology, through the department.

From cognitive, social and personality to behavior analysis, biological and developmental psychology, the department prepares students for rewarding careers and graduate programs.

To extend student experiences and opportunities, the department also offers study-abroad courses, the Psychology Club and a local chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology.

by the numbersBachelor of Science degree hourS: 123 credit hours 47 hours in psychology

Premedical oPtion: 148 credit hours 47 hours in psychology (additional science and math courses required)

minor in PSychology: 17 credit hours (of upper-division psychology courses)

researCh at Csu• Cognition• BrainFunction• Child/AdolescentBehavior• Personality• SocialBehavior• BehaviorAnalysis

DiD you know?According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of psychologists is expected to grow at a rate of about 12 percent through the year 2018.

The demand for psychological services in schools, hospitals, social service agencies and substance abuse treatment centers is expected to fuel the demand for trained professionals.