Welcome to the Department of Psychology at TSU
Welcome to the Department of Psychology at Texas Southern University (TSU). Offering both an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a graduate Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology, our programs provide a strong foundation for academic and professional success.
Students from other majors can also enhance their studies with a minor in Psychology. For details on the M.A. program and admission requirements, consult the TSU Graduate School Bulletin. Explore your path in psychology with us!
Mission
The mission of the Department of Psychology is to contribute to the development of an individual who has assumed a productive role in society upon completion of a liberal arts education. To fulfill its mission, the Department of Psychology imparts:
1. knowledge, skills, and values related to the science and application of psychology; and
2. knowledge, skills, and values consistent with a liberal arts education that are further enhanced by the discipline of psychology. After successful completion of the curriculum plan in psychology, students will:
a. demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology;
b. apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation;
c. use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes;
d. apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues; and
e. be able to weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline