Psychology
Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes. Simply put, it's an exciting field that helps us understand who we are, what we think, how we feel, and why we behave the way we do. The many sub-fields of psychology - abnormal, developmental, social, personality, and more - make it applicable to most every major, occupation, or personal experience.
The Psychology Department has over 50 full-time and adjunct instructors who have experience in diverse areas of psychological research, teaching, and service. In addition, the Psychology Department houses the Education Program which provides courses for those entering the teaching profession. We offer a variety of classes that can help you earn your associates degree or start you on the path towards earning your bachelor's. Transfer agreements and partnerships with other four-year institutions allow you to take your first steps toward a degree in psychology in the more personal classroom setting that Columbus State provides.
A list of course descriptions can be found via the CSCC Course Catalog.
Enroll in a psychology class today and discover the fascinating world of human thoughts and behavior!
Honors PSY 1100: Intro to Psychology
The Columbus State Honors program gives high-ability students the opportunity to join a community of like-minded individuals who desire the benefits of rigorous curriculum and heightened student/faculty interaction.
The Psychology Department is proud to offer an Honors version of PSY 1100: Intro to Psychology as part of the exclusive list of Honors courses. In addition to the topics covered in the non-Honors version of the course, the Honors class offers a more in-depth introduction to the psychological theories and approaches underlying human behavior.
Columbus State Honors students will benefit from:
- Faculty mentorship
- Co-curricular lectures and activities
- Honors designation on transcript and special recognition at graduation
- An Honors diploma
Admission to the program will be competitive and based on a student's academic credentials (GPA, ACT, SAT, class rank, and/or COMPASS scores) and application essays.
More Info on the Honors Program
The Kaufman / Tom Student Recognition Award
Each semester, the Student Recognition Committee of the Psychology Department considers students nominated by their instructors to be recognized for their hard work and dedication in their Psychology or Education classes.
The Student Recognition Award is named after beloved professors Dr. Carolyn Kaufman and Dr. David Tom,former Psychology faculty members who epitomized the very qualities that are being considered for this award.
The following students are being recognized for their leadership, engagement, and outstanding performance in their Psychology classes.
Psychology as a Career
Is a career in psychology right for you? How do you prepare for a psychology career as an undergraduate? What are some career choices with a psychology degree? Find some helpful links from this APA Psychology Career page.
Useful Links
The CSCC Psychology Department is on Facebook
American Psychological Association
The APA is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. Their homepage includes resources on psychology topics, publications, and careers.
Other Psychology Web Resources
Association for Psychological Science - Promoting, protecting and advancing the interests of scientifically oriented psychology.
Simply Psychology - a guide to psychology for students and enthusiasts. Find psychology articles, student resources, and learn about the theories and perspectives that have shaped the discipline.
Psychology Today - Find hundreds of interesting psychology related articles.
Test Yourself - Links to some popular psychology tests.
PsychCentral Blogs - Blogs that highlight different topics and concerns in psychology.
PsychNews on Twitter - Psychology headlines from around the world.
Helpful Psychology Publications
Career Paths in Psychology: Where Your Degree Can Take You (Sternberg, 2007)
Mental Health Resources
Columbus State Counseling Services - The Columbus State Community College (CSCC) Counseling Center provides a safe and confidential environment where students can explore personal concerns in efforts to increase life balance as established through satisfying relationships, improving academic performance, setting personal goals, gaining self-awareness and making effective and satisfying life choices. Our trained licensed mental health professionals are able to provide you with help working through an array of mental health and substance abuse issues.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - The nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - The lead federal agency for research on mental disorders.
Mental Health America (MHA) - The nation's leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline - The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. 1-800-273-8255
Columbus State Generation One Trailblazers (GOT)
Are you the first in your family to go to college? Then you are a first generation college student and GOT is the group for you! GOT stands for Generation One Trailblazers and is a group created by the Psychology Department to provide peer support and share resources to help the first generation student adjust to college life.
The GOT group and website is a place where you can find peer support and advice, helpful resources, and a general connection to the college in order to enhance your academic experience.
GOT SUPPORT? NOW YOU DO! Learn more about GOT! GOT also has a Facebook page!