2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Psychology


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Brad Woldt, Head
Department of Psychology
Scobey Hall 336
605-688-4322
e-mail: bradley.woldt@sdstate.edu
http://www.sdstate.edu/psych/index.cfm

Faculty
Professor Woldt, Head; Professors Emeriti Branum, Hillner, Norris; Professors Phelps, Spear; Associate Professors Martin, Nowell; Assistant Professors Jenson, Miller; Instructor Jantzer.

Department Overview

The psychology department provides a robust and challenging undergraduate curriculum that produces a sound knowledge base in the science of psychology, develops and enhances critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills to prepare students for meaningful employment, further scholarship, sociocultural and international awareness, and civic involvement and engagement. In addition, the department promotes opportunities for undergraduate research, formal internships, service-learning, and study abroad.

While many students go on to graduate programs in psychology and a wide variety of other areas, many also find positions in their local community, particularly in the human services area. Students with a psychology degree have gone on to graduate programs in many areas including: Clinical and Experimental Psychology, Counseling, Educational Psychology, Law, Medicine, Neuroscience and Public Policy.

Programs

Majors
Psychology 
Psychology Major - Teaching Specialization 
Minors
Psychology   

 

Student Engagement Opportunities
The department offers opportunities for student engagement through research, internships, and student organizations. The department sponsors two students organizations, the Psychology Club and Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology.  The Psychology Club is open to any student and provides the opportunity to participate in community service, volunteer projects, and professional development as they learn about internship options, student research opportunities, and the graduate school preparation process.  Psi Chi is open to qualified students, provides academic recognition, and seeks to nurture the spark of that accomplishment by offering a climate congenial to members’ creative development.

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