From the
Classroom to
your career
Popular Career Options
for Psychology Majors
Mental Health Services
Psychological Testing/
Assessment
Research Assistant
Adult Learning/
Community Instruction
Community Organization
Specialist
Marketing/Advertising
Physical Education/
Wellness
Rehabilitation Services
Human Resources/Career
Services
Public Relations/Customer
Relations
Recreation Specialist
Veterans Advocate
Victims Advocate
Department of
psychology
Visit Psyc.ColumbusState.edu
or call 706-568-2116 to
learn more about this
first-choice option.
Department of
Psychology
A First–Choice Program
by the numbers
Bachelor 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
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Cognition
Brain Function
Child/Adolescent Behavior
Personality
Social Behavior
Behavior Analysis
Department of Psychology
Columbus 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.
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.