Department of Psychology

Gain the skills and hands-on experience to prepare you for a career of exploring the human mind and behavior with our psychology programs.

Options to Suit your Interests

MSU offers both a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology. The B.S. program’s curriculum focuses on science-based electives. In addition, we offer a B.S. in Neuroscience and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Psychology.

A focus on research

Whichever degree option you choose, engaging in academic research and gaining hands-on skills is at the heart of our programs. You can participate in research with faculty members as early as your freshman year through our Undergraduate Research Fellowship program. Required laboratory assignments also ensure you receive experiential learning opportunities in a professional environment.

Research Laboratories

Learn about the department's research facilities.

Resources

Learn about scholarships, student support and career resources for psychology students.

Faculty & Staff

Get to know faculty and staff members from the Department of Psychology