Department of Psychology
Explore your passion for psychology at Troy University
Explore your passion for psychology at Troy University
TROY's student-centered psychology bachelor's program combines theory and practice, preparing students for diverse careers or further study. With small classes and expert faculty, you'll receive personalized attention and can take courses in areas like forensic or developmental psychology. Gain hands-on experience through conferences, study abroad, and field placements.
Unlock your potential with Troy University's dynamic and fully online Master of Science in Psychology program. Experience the same high-quality education as on-campus students while enjoying the flexibility to customize your learning to your unique interests and career goals. Plus, with no GRE required and the possibility of graduating in just 17 months, your advanced psychology degree is within closer reach than you think. Start your journey in August or January!
The Department of Psychology at Troy University is a thriving hub for over 1,000 students
pursuing associate's, bachelor's, or master's degrees, as well as psychology minors.
With our flexible program, students can take classes at all Alabama campuses and online,
allowing you to learn in the way that best suits you. Our dedicated and highly qualified
faculty bring expertise from various specialized areas, including Addictions, Abnormal
Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology,
Educational Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology,
and School Psychology.
Beyond the psychology major, we offer three distinct minor options. A general psychology minor is available for students in other disciplines. For psychology majors, we provide two specialized minors: Applied Behavior Analysis, which explores behavioral therapies for individuals with autism and developmental disorders—ideal for those seeking master's programs in ABA or related fields—and Substance Addiction Education, designed to academically prepare students for careers in the addiction services profession.
Dr. Heidi Beattie
Department Chair
The Psychology Club located on the Troy Campus strives to teach students about the field of psychology through fun interactive meetings and events that center around psychological issues. Each year the psychology club chooses an organization to fund-raise for, which helps us better connect with the community. Past organizations the club has donated to include: Troy's Boys and Girls' home, The Magnolia Home located in Troy, and Magic Moments (a children's wish granting charity). The club is open to all students on the Troy campus regardless of major.
Faculty Advisor: Tom Reiner
Email: psychologyclub@troy.edu
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific discipline concerned with designing and implementing techniques based on learning principles to change behavior of social significance. In other words, ABA uses our understanding of how behavior works and applies it to real world situations. You can teach someone academic skills, daily living skills, social skills, etc. ABA is often used for children or adults with developmental disabilities and autism. However, ABA can be used to change socially-relevant behavior in a wide range of contexts (e.g., health, sports, organizations, education). Troy University offers an ABA minor with eighteen credit hours, including Practicum classes, during which students gain direct experience in ABA assessment and interventions. The ABA Club is open to all majors and minors.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Barbara Metzger
Email: metzgerb@troy.edu
Hawkins Hall 374
Troy, AL
Twitter: @troyuniversityaba
Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology, is the largest student psychological
organization with more than three-quarters of a million members. Click here to learn
about the many benefits of membership in the honor society. The Troy University Psi
Chi chapter is open to all undergraduate psychology majors who meet the academic requirements
for membership. The chapter welcomes applications from psychology majors twice per
year (fall and spring).
Psi Chi Chapter Advisor: Gina Mariano
What is Psi Chi?
Psi Chi is the International Honor Society in Psychology, founded in 1929 for the
purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship, and
advancing the science of psychology. Membership is a lifetime honor, and members enjoy
an array of benefits. For more information about Psi Chi and the benefits of membership,
please visit: www.psichi.org.
Troy University Psi Chi Chapter
The Troy University Psi Chi Chapter is open to students enrolled in undergraduate
or graduate programs in the Department of Psychology at Troy University. Students
who meet the eligibility requirements below will receive an invitation and instructions
to apply. Invitations will be sent twice per year (fall and spring) to students' Troy
email accounts.
Requirements for Undergraduate Students:
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program offered by the Department of Psychology
at Troy University (i.e., psychology major or minor).
Must have completed 12 credit hours of psychology courses.
3.3 cumulative GPA
3.5 Psychology GPA
Requirements for Graduate Students:
Must be enrolled in a graduate program offered by the Department of Psychology at
Troy University.
Must have completed 9 credit hours in your graduate program.
Must meet all your graduate program's requirements (e.g., minimum grades for specific
courses).
3.0 cumulative GPA in all graduate courses.
Questions?
Please contact the Troy University Psi Chi Chapter faculty advisor:
Kristen A. Rost, Ph.D.
psichi@troy.edu
(334)241-5492
330 Whitley Hall (Montgomery Campus)
