University Catalog 2026-2027

Department of Psychology

Psychology

The Hub of Human Understanding. Psychology is one of the fundamental majors in the liberal arts and social sciencesThink of it as a "hub science"—it connects easily to diverse areas such as biology, sociology, health, business, and technologyAt its core, we use the rigorous methodology of science to study exactly what makes us human

A Foundation for the Future. A bachelor’s degree in psychology serves as an excellent foundation for a wide variety of careersWhether you aim for a career in clinical or counseling psychology, or a role in business or government, this degree prepares you for the modern workforce

Beyond the office. The insights you gain here enhance vital life skills, improving your leadership abilities as well as your communication with othersFurthermore, a psychology degree is a strategic entry point for further education, including advanced Master or PhD degrees in psychology, or professional schools such as law, medicine, or business.
 

The Department of Psychology at NC State offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology as well as an undergraduate Psychology Minor. Psychology majors at NC State have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of ways, including:

  • Psychology Club: All undergraduate majors are members of the Psychology Club, which provides a number of enrichment activities
  • Psi Chi: The International Honor Society in Psychology that recognizes academic excellence among Psychology students
  • Other student organizations with like-minded peers in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences 

For more information about this department, including contact information, visit our website.

Contact

Department of Psychology
2601 Katherine Stinson Dr.
2219A Broughton Hall
Campus box 7650
Raleigh, NC 27695-7650

Dr. Christopher B. Mayhorn
Department Head
chris_mayhorn@ncsu.edu

Dr. Daniel Gruehn
Director of the Undergraduate Programs
dup_psychology@ncsu.edu

Faculty

Department Head

  • Christopher Mayhorn

Professors

  • John Begeny
  • Jennifer Burnette
  • Jing Feng
  • Lori Foster
  • Jason Frydman
  • Anne McLaughlin
  • Adam Meade
  • Kelly Lynn Mulvey
  • Shevaun Neupert

Associate Professors

  • Jason Allaire
  • S. Bartholomew Craig
  • Daniel Gruehn
  • Scott Stage
  • Vanessa Volpe

Assistant Professors

  • Yingchen He
  • Lori Hoggard
  • Kristen Mahony-Atallah
  • Tim Michaelis
  • Aura Mishra
  • Colleen Patton
  • Sydney Reichin
  • Isaac Woods
  • Breanne Wylie

Teaching Professor

  • Dana Kotter-Gruehn, Director of Advising

Teaching Associate Professor

  • Anna Behler

Teaching Assistant Professors

  • Marisa Lytle
  • Michelle Russell

Associate Clinical Professor

  • Natalie Murr

Assistant Clinical Professor

  • Whitney Griffin

Senior Research Scholar

  • Lindsey McGowen

Emeritus Faculty

  • Lynne Baker-Ward
  • Jeff Braden
  • William Erchul
  • Doug Gillan
  • Denis Gray, Professor
  • Amy Halberstadt, Professor
  • Mary Haskett
  • Thomas Hess, Distinguished Professor
  • James Kalat, Professor
  • Kitty Klein, Associate Professor
  • David Martin, Professor
  • Donald Mershon, Professor
  • Joan Michael, Professor
  • Roger Mitchell, Associate Professor
  • Samuel Pond III
  • Ann Schulte, Professor
  • Mark Wilson, Associate Professor
  • Michael Wogalter