The Department of Psychology at Mississippi State University offers rewarding opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students thanks to our world class faculty and their research into the scientific application of psychology. We offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology that takes a scientific approach to educating undergraduate students about psychology. The Department also offers two doctoral graduate degrees: Clinical Psychology PhD and Cognitive Science PhD programs. Browse our site and feel free to contact us for more information!
A student participates in eye tracking research
A student studies a diagram on a computer screen
A participant undergoes EEG
Latest News
Dr. Allen Recognized For $2.8 Million in Recent Grant Funding
Dr. Laura Allen, Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department, was recently highlighted by Mississippi State University for her incredible success in procuring grant funding from the Institute of Education Sciences (https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2018/10/msu-cognitive-scientist-receives-28-million-grants/).
Psychology Club T-Shirts
The MSU Undergraduate Psychology Club T-Shirts are now available for purchase! Proceeds help to support a variety of club activities that aim to foster student involvement with the psychology department, and provide learning experiences that can not be found in the classroom. These are nice shirts (maroon, of course) with wonderfully clever psychology references, and yet only $15! Orders must be placed by Friday, October 19, and can be made here with password psychmsstate: https://jcgapparel.com/shop/product/reverse/
The Diversity Committee Announces Upcoming Events
The Diversity Committee would like to let you know about several upcoming events on campus related to diversity.
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Congratulations to Melanie Stearns on her Defense!
Congratulations to Melanie Stearns on the successful defense of her dissertation entitled "Parenting Practices and Religiosity: The Context of Region and Conservatism." She is pictured here with her committee (from left to right) Dr. Danielle Nadorff, Dr. Cliff McKineey (Chair), Dr. Arazias Oliveros, and Dr. Torri Jones (on the iPad).
Michael and Nell Valetine
Our Professor Mr. Valentine and his wife Nell Valentine consider their career a calling and not just a job.
Click here to read more: Michael and Nell Valentine "A Calling"