The program from Humboldt State University?is open to all students who have an interest in psychology, and works closely with Psi Chi, the national honor society for psychology majors. We have a local chapter of Psi Chi.?

The department is known for friendly relations between faculty, staff and students. Each student is assigned a faculty advisor, and office hours and informal contacts with professors are readily available. The department staff includes an Administrative Support Coordinator, Graduate Coordinator, and Test Librarian. The department office is open year-round during regular business hours.

Special Facilities:

  • Research labs for neuroscience and social, developmental, cognitive, clinical and community psychology
  • psychological test library
  • interviewing and counseling rooms with video equipment and one-way mirrors
  • a community counseling facility staffed by graduate students and supervised by Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
  • opportunities for observation and research at the Child Development Lab, a demonstration preschool run by the HSU Child Development Department
  • opportunities for supervised volunteer experience in the community

Possible Careers

  • Behavioral Counselor
  • Child Protection Worker
  • Family Services Worker
  • Group Home Coordinator
  • Health Project Coordinator
  • Human Services Specialist
  • Institutional Researcher
  • Marriage & Family Therapist