THE STUDY OF YOU AND ME
Our faculty engage in cutting-edge research in the science and practice of psychology.
We prepare our nearly 2,000 undergraduate majors for exciting careers or advanced studies.
Our doctoral students are equipped to be leaders in academia, industry, government, healthcare and other fields.
Major in a Minute
We are home to more than 40 core faculty and dozens of associated faculty from across the university, 130 doctoral students and 2,200 undergraduate majors.
We work in labs, schools, hospitals and other settings advancing the understanding of behavior. Our classes are grounded in science and our students actively participate in their learning. Outside the classroom, we are involved in activities and events to improve the human condition locally, nationally and internationally.
Psychology by the Numbers
Why Study Psychology?
Psychology is a hub science and provides a point of connection for a range of disciplines, such as neuroscience, medicine, philosophy, public health and gerontology, allowing the examination of a range of unique scientific inquiries. The study of psychology provides valuable knowledge about a range of issues and has the added benefit of sharing evidence-based, practical information useful in our daily lives.
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Undergraduate FAQs
Visit the Registrar's Registration Assistance page for information on common issues and holds. Please direct questions to the Enrollment Services Center.
Some common registration issues:
- Missing course or prerequisite
- Registration holds
- Major eligibility status
For a student to transition from being a pre-psychology major to a psychology major, they have to meet the MER. The MER requires students to earn a C or better in their first attempt at PSYC 1101 plus earn a 2.3+ GPA in the combination of PSYC 1101 and their first two 2000-level courses. Repeat-to-replace doesn’t apply to this policy, so you have to earn the requirements on the first attempt at each course.
New, returning (not enrolled at Georgia State for two or more semesters), and transfer students are eligible to apply for the Online Completion Degree program in Psychology. Current students are not eligible to join the online program. Applicants are required to have 60+ college-level credits, including PSYC 1101 and two 2000-level PSYC courses. Applying to the online program is easy. Start your application.
Graduate FAQs
While we do not require an undergraduate degree in psychology, some social science coursework is recommended. Because the program is quantitatively oriented, college-level math and statistics are also advised. Research experience is helpful: successful applicants typically have worked on research projects as part of college courses, written an undergraduate thesis, or volunteered in a psychology research lab.
We do not offer a terminal master’s degree program. Students are only admitted into the Ph.D. program. Students do receive a master's en route to the Ph.D.
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Department of Psychology
Georgia State University
Urban Life Building
11th Floor
140 Decatur Street
Atlanta, GA 30303-3083