Psychology program overview

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. An undergraduate degree in psychology enhances career opportunities in many fields, and a Masters degree or higher will prepare students for professional careers in psychology.

Our faculty represent a diversity of psychology’s subfields including clinical, cognitive, developmental, social, personality, biological, and behavior analysis. Faculty are eclectic in their interests, and work exceptionally well with one another and our students.

Our program has facilities designed to enhance the variety and quality of the learning experience. We provide opportunities for students to engage in research and present results at professional conferences. We host a local chapter of Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology, as well as our own Psychology Club. As a community of learners we believe in high standards, hard work, and having fun!

Faculty of Psychology

	Mark S. Schmidt, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology Interim Department Chair schmidt_mark@colstate.edu Ph.D., University of Georgia M.S., B.S., Georgia College
	Stephanie da Silva, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology dasilva_stephanie@colstate.edu Ph.D., M.A., West Virginia University B.A., Anderson College
	Pinar Gurkas, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology gurkas_pinar@colstate.edu Ph.D., Purdue University M.A., B.A., Bogazici University, Istanbul

	April Phillips, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology phillips_april2@colstate.edu Ph.D., University of Oklahoma M.A., University of Central Oklahoma B.A., University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma
	Harvey Richman, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology richman_harvey@colstate.edu Ph.D., M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro B.A., Florida Atlantic University
	Susan Ulsamer, M.A. Adjunct Instructor of Psychology ulsamer_susan@colstate.edu M.A., Marymount College