Get to Know the Department of Psychological Science

The Department of Psychological Science faculty and staff are committed to empowering students to use a scientific approach to gain a better understanding of self and others, achieve personal growth, and engage in meaningful employment. 
 
Undergraduate students are taught and mentored by full-time faculty within the department and part-time faculty from the community who predominantly hold the highest academic degree that can be awarded in their field of expertise.
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Our faculty鈥檚 breadth of expertise across many of the subdisciplines of psychology is an asset that allows us to... 

  • serve students with diverse interests, aptitudes, and aspirations 
  • provide students ample opportunities to interact directly with professionals in the field 
  • establish a variety of meaningful community partnerships 
  • and engage in interdisciplinary research collaborations with faculty and students.

Explore our programs, connect with our experienced faculty, and discover how we contribute to the understanding of behavior and mental processes!

Department at a Glance

  • Officially established in 1983 
  • Largest undergraduate psychology program in Georgia  
  • Offers a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Psychology Minor, with an online pathway to degree completion 
  • 50+ full-time faculty with expertise in dozens of subfields in psychology and psychology-related fields 
  • Award-winning researchers who publish frequently in their fields of expertise 
  • Internship and service-learning opportunities with 50+ agencies and community partners in the Atlanta Area 
  • Strong commitment to utilizing evidence-based instructional practices with faculty trained in educational technology and accessibility practices 
  • Program learning outcomes align with the American Psychological Association鈥檚
  • Knowledgeable Psychology Advisors available to assist students 

Student Accomplishments

Psychology majors at KSU participating in research have received recognition for their work at local venues such as the KSU Symposium of Student Scholars, the Georgia Undergraduate Research and Psychology conference, KSU Analytics Day, and Posters on the Hill, as well as at regional, national, and international conferences.

Faculty Awards

Please join us in congratulating our Psychology faculty award winners! 

  • Dr. Roxanne Donovan 鈥� 2025 KSU Distinguished Professor Award 
  • Dr. Kristin Horan 鈥� 2025 KSU & RCHSS Outstanding Early Career Faculty Award 
  • Dr. Israel Sanchez-Cardona 鈥� 2025 RCHSS Outstanding Scholarship and Creativity Award
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Past Award Winners

  • Dr. Brian Moore 鈥� 2023 KSU & RCHSS Outstanding Early Career Faculty Award 
  • Dr. Daniel Rogers 鈥� 2023 American Psychological Association鈥檚 Karl F. Heiser Presidential Award for Advocacy 
  • Dr. Tracie Stewart 鈥� 2021 RCHSS Outstanding Teaching Award 
  • Dr. Jonathan Hill 鈥� 2021 RCHSS Part-Time Faculty Teaching Award 
  • Dr. Christopher Allen 鈥� 2021 Board of Regents' Governor鈥檚 Teaching Fellow 
  • Dr. Julia Brown-Rauton 鈥� 2020 RCHSS Part-Time Faculty Teaching Award 
  • Dr. Ebony Glover 鈥� 2019 RCHSS Distinguished Early Career Award
  • Dr. Jennifer Willard 鈥� 2020 KSU Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award 
  • Dr. Jennifer Willard 鈥� 2019 KSU & RCHSS Outstanding Teaching Award Finalist 
  • Dr. Kimberly Watkins 鈥� 2018 KSU Part-Time Faculty Teaching Award 
  • Dr. Hillary Steiner 鈥� 2017 Board of Regents鈥� Award for Excellence in Teaching 
  • Dr. Roxanne Donovan 鈥� 2017 KSU Outstanding Research and Creative Activity Award 
  • Dr. Roxanne Donovan 鈥� 2017 KSU Diversity Advocate Award 
  • Dr. Thomas Pusatari 鈥� 2014 KSU Distinguished Professional Service Award 
  • Dr. Pamela Marek 鈥� 2013 KSU Distinguished Teaching Award