Prospective Students
The Department of Psychology at Mississippi State University offers a rigorous and engaging undergraduate experience that prepares students for careers in healthcare, business, education, human services, research, and graduate study. Psychology majors develop strong skills in scientific thinking, research design, data analysis, communication, and understanding human behavior. Whether you are interested in helping professions, neuroscience, mental health, or pursuing graduate school, our faculty and staff are committed to helping you achieve your goals through classroom learning, research opportunities, internships, and student involvement.
Why Study Psychology at MSU?
Learn more about our class requirements!
A psychology degree offers a wide array of options and opportunities. This list is just the tip of the iceberg!
Psychology Student Groups!
The Mississippi State Psychology Club welcomes all majors! Get involved and connect with students who are also interested in psychology
Psi Chi is a national recognized honor society that is a part of many universities!
The neuroscience club was founded to go along with our applied neuroscience minor! Get involved and learn more about the brain, cognition, and perception!
Departmental Research Opportunities
Are you interested in becoming a research assistant in a faculty lab?
This valuable experience may provide you with practice in entering data, running participants, analyzing results, helping to prepare manuscripts, and going to conferences to present data. In addition, with hard work you can receive a faculty reference letter that you may use in applying to graduate school or a future career.
You can complete an application for the department research labs here: Undergraduate Research Application – Fill out form
Psychology Department Alumni!
Our students have gone on to take part in a variety of graduate level programs! We have placed students not only national, but internationally.