Psychology Department
Wondering whether a degree in psychology might be right for you? Contact our office to ask questions or set up a conversation with one of our advisors.
Phone: 530-898-5147
Email: psy@csuchico.edu
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Psychology BA
Program Type Undergraduate Major
Delivery Type On Campus
Psychology studies how our brains and environments influence human behavior—and it uses that knowledge to help you develop a deep understanding of yourself and those around you.
Our program explores the myriad ways psychology shapes, enriches, and impacts almost every aspect of our lives. You’ll see how it leads to careers ranging from mental health services to governmental agencies and research, to consulting for clients in education, human resources, and even cyber intelligence. As a discipline that constantly evolves and stays relevant to every generation, psychology remains the fifth most popular major in the US.
Analyze Your World
Working closely with faculty and peers in a lively class and lab environment, you’ll dive into important topics ranging from the impact of visual media (think social media) to the role of nature in human wellness and the psychology of adulthood and aging.
Develop Your High-Impact Skillset
As a student in the psychology program, you’ll be challenged to think critically, conduct important research, and communicate generously, which are important skills in any professional or academic setting. Our graduates have carved careers in human resources as advocates for positive workplace culture, in national firms as employee relations specialists, and in research, educational programs, and government organizations.
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From the moment I started taking classes in the department, I felt supported and encouraged.
A Pathway of Purpose
Psychology Class Views Prejudice Through an Objective Lens
In “Psychology of Prejudice, Hate, and Violence,” Professor Alex Wong and his students analyze the nature of prejudice as a basic human psychological need to generalize others in comparison to oneself—a trait that all humans possess.
Broad Horizons Ahead for Master’s Candidate in Legal Psychology
Arely Saldana’s interests lie in legal psychology and political psychology, and she hopes to pursue her doctorate to further study the implications of circulating pre-trial information about a suspect or victim in the media.
Psychology Faculty and Neuroscientist Shawn Bates
Professor Shawn Bates has a longstanding passion for neuroscience, mentoring, and diversity in STEM.
Get Connected!
Make connections and gain valuable experience outside the classroom by joining the Psi Chi & Psychology Club, our student-run group offering networking opportunities, workshops, guest speakers, and mentorship to all students interested in psychology.
First-Class Learning Facilities
In our biological psychology lab, you’ll get first-hand experience with one of the most important topics in psychology: the brain. Learn about all of its parts and how brain damage impacts psychological functions.
Discover Stories and More
Chico State Today
Connecting Generations Through Understanding
On the cusp of receiving her master’s in psychology, Pa Yang (Psychology, ’21) reflects on the value of her work and the ideas behind it: making her community stronger, more connected, and (hopefully) happier.
Psychology Major Defies the Odds
After battling depression, an eating disorder, and drug dependency, Leo Simpson finds hope at the end of their college journey.
Psychology Major Makes the Most of a Second Chance
After a life-altering choice landed him in legal trouble, Sal Hernandez Rodriguez is firmly on the road to earning a college degree.
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Connecting Generations Through Understanding
On the cusp of receiving her master’s in psychology, Pa Yang (Psychology, ’21) reflects on the value of her work and the ideas behind it: making her community stronger, more connected, and (hopefully) happier.
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Psychology Major Defies the Odds
After battling depression, an eating disorder, and drug dependency, Leo Simpson finds hope at the end of their college journey.
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Psychology Major Makes the Most of a Second Chance
After a life-altering choice landed him in legal trouble, Sal Hernandez Rodriguez is firmly on the road to earning a college degree.
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Psychology Department
Wondering whether a degree in psychology might be right for you? Contact our office to ask questions or set up a conversation with one of our advisors.
Phone: 530-898-5147
Email: psy@csuchico.edu