Department of Psychology

In our department, you will learn the real-world knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your chosen career, or advance to graduate school. Plus, you will gain the communication, critical-thinking, leadership and decision-making skills that will give you a head start once you graduate.

Programs

Organizational Psychology and Human Resources M.S.

Master of Science (M.S.) in Organizational Psychology and Human Resources

Online

A master’s in Organizational Psychology and Human Resources will prepare you for human resources and consulting careers or to get your Ph.D.

Psychology

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology

Online
In Person

Our psychology degree explores human behavior and focuses on psychological research to prepare you for employment in a wide variety of career fields.

Psychology, Applied M.S.

Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Psychology

Online

Our master’s in psychology program offers a M.S. in applied psychology for those interested in human services jobs or community college teaching.

Psychology, Counseling M.S.

Master of Science (M.S.) in Counseling Psychology

In Person

The counseling psychology master’s degree will prepare you to become a licensed professional counselor or licensed psychological associate.

Psychology, Counseling Psy.D.

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Counseling Psychology

In Person

Angelo State’s Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in counseling psychology degree will prepare you to become a licensed psychologist (LP) in the state of Texas.

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Department News

Jul 15

Psychology Professor Gives Invited Talk in London, Jul 15

May 3

TTUS Chancellor’s Council 2024 Distinguished Faculty Awards Winners, May 3

Apr 30

Class of 2024 Top Graduates, Apr 30

<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “My favorite class was abnormal psychology. The lectures were amazing, and I also really enjoyed learning more in-depth about disorders.” Scotty McDowell, Class of 2022 </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “Dr. Drew Curtis had a huge impact on my life. His lectures help me decide that psychology was something I wanted to study more, and he also helped me realize I may want to become a counselor one day.” Scotty McDowell, Class of 2022 </blockquote>

Around the Department

Psychology focuses on understanding individuals. Your ASU psychology degree is your ticket to join a diverse group of professionals with dynamic careers in everything from counseling, business and criminal justice to health and recreation, public relations and education.

Take a look at some other aspects of our department that make ASU an outstanding place to study psychology.

Students sit in class listening to a lecture and taking notes while the professor stands at the front of the class speaking

Research Labs

Get the practical experience you need in our four research labs. They include the Social Perception Lab, Clinical Science and Deception Lab, and Industrial-Organizational Psychology Lab.

Social Sciences Journal

Conduct research with your professors and publish your results in our ASU Social Sciences Research Journal. It will look great on your résumé!

Student listening and taking notes during class.

Student Organizations

Join our department’s student organizations for professional development, networking and social events as you really get to know your fellow students and professors. We also have a chapter of the Psi Chi national honor society for psychology.