Welcome to the Department of Psychology at Colorado State University. As a contemporary science and applied profession, psychology represents a rational and systematic attempt to understand human behavior by studying the processes of development, perception, learning, motivation and thinking, and the relationship of these processes both to the physiological and social functioning of humans. As a psychology student you will study a broad coverage of the discipline, have the opportunity to utilize technologies and tools for research, and prepare for a graduate education or diverse career path all under the supervision of field leaders.
Department News
Study better: 7 study tips from a cognitive psychologist
Learn how to study effectively with 7 science-backed study tips for college students from a CSU cognitive psychologist.
CSU psychology doctoral candidate receives APA Dissertation Research Award
The nationally competitive award provides up to $5,000 to support outstanding doctoral dissertation research in psychology.
Meet College of Natural Sciences Dean Randall McEntaffer
Meet the new dean of the College of Natural Sciences, Randall McEntaffer.
Q&A with incoming Psychology Chair Matt Rhodes
Matt Rhodes, a professor of cognitive psychology, was recently named the incoming chair of the Department of Psychology at Colorado State University.