by: Taylor Maglin

The FactsCCU enrolls approximatly 300 majorsClasses ranging from 20 to 50 studentsIndividual attention is available to all studentsundergraduate degree programs provide students with a solid background in the traditional areas of psychology

Psychology as a Major at CCUOffers students a thorough foundation in research design/ methodology and statisticsPsychology majors will be exposed to experimental psychology, developmental and social psychology, and areas in clinical assessmentThe psychology department offers both B.A. and B.S. degrees36 credit hours in approved course work is required to complete the major

OrganizationsPSI CHI - National Honor Society in PsychologyCCU Chapter of Psi Chi has been active since 1990Open to Psychology Majors or Minors and who have maintained a grade-point average of 3.0 or higherPSYCHOLOGY CLUB - student-run social organization open to all students with an interest in Psychologysponsors fund raisers for local organizations, invites speakers to campus, and arranges trips to local and regional psychology conferencesactive since 1993

FacultyDr. Bernard AlbiniakDr. Jonathan GulledgeDr. William E. HillsDr. JongHan KimDr. William B. KingDr. Megan McIlreavyDr. Linda PalmDr. Terry F. PettijohnIIDr. Joan PirochDr. Kerry A. Schwanz

After CCUPsychology majors often seek employment with mental health and social service agenciesmany psychology majors also pursue graduate degrees to prepare for careers in teaching, research, counseling, and consulting.

End PointsPsychology isn’t for everyone, but if it appeals to you purse it For more information on the major, visit http://www.coastal.edu/psychology/index.html

Works Citiedhttp://www.coastal.edu/psychology/index.htmlhttp://www.coastal.edu/psychology/programs.htmlhttp://www.coastal.edu/psychology/faculty.htmlhttp://www.coastal.edu/psychology/clubs.html