Psychological Science

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and human behavior. The Department of Psychological Science provides students with scientific knowledge related to human behavior and mental processes to include neuroscience, sensation and perception, memory, cognition, language, intelligence, consciousness, developmental psychology, personality, psychological disorders, therapy, statistics, and human sexuality. It is our department’s vision to provide students with critical thinking skills, knowledge, and motivation to foster personal growth, adopt a scientific attitude, and become lifelong learners.

The Department of Psychological Science at South Texas College offers students the opportunity to obtain an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Psychology. The degree requirements for all students include completion of core curriculum and field of study courses. The program encourages students to become familiar with the different fields of Psychology, which will enable them to make an informed decision on how to continue their academic and professional careers. This degree is an excellent transfer program since the core curriculum parallels the first two years of most four-year psychology degrees.

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• Degree Plans

  Associate Degree

  Psychology

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• Faculty

  Faculty

  Name	E-mail	Phone	Location
  Alvarez, Rita R.	ralvarez44	956-872-3425	Pecan T-1.628
  Armstrong, Dr. Blake	blakea	956-447-6658	Mid-Valley G-249
  Cantu, Peter	pcantu	956-447-1222	Mid-Valley G-148
  Chapa, Dr. Yvonne M.	ymchapa	956-973-1074	Mid-Valley G-250
  Jorge, Celina A.	cjorge	956-872-3634	Pecan J-2.1004
  Gonzalez, Carlo	cgonzale1	956-872-3454	Pecan T-1.616
  Gonzalez, Dr. Paul	plgonzalez	956-872-2130	Pecan T-1.634
  Morales, Alexandra	amorales_0397	956-872-3620	Pecan J-2.1008
  Moreno, Sandra	smoreno	956-973-7639	Mid-Valley G-289
  Ortiz, Francisco Jr.	fortizjr	956-973-7662	Pecan T-1.632
  Reid, Dr. Jennifer D.	jdreid	956-872-2663	Pecan T-1.612
  Rodriguez, Carlos R.	crrodrig	956-872-3633	Pecan T-1.614
  Rodriguez, Dr. Orlando	orodrigu	956-872-2072	Pecan T-1.630
  Sanchez, Dr. Jose A.	jsanchez	956-872-2041	Pecan T-1.704
  Sarabia, Alexandro	asarabia1	956-716-4735	Starr E-2.730
  Sarabia, Wilfrido	wesarabi	956-488-5898	Starr E-2.716
  Veliz, Liza	lveliz	956-872-5608	Pecan T-1.638
  Weber, Timothy	tweber	956-872-3716	Pecan T-1.636

  For faculty not listed, please contact the department.

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• Honor Society

  The Psi Beta Chapter at South Texas College

  National Honor Society in Psychology for 2 year Colleges

  Founded in 1982, Psi Beta is a national honor society for students attending two year colleges, inviting students who plan to major in psychology. Our mission is to encourage professional development and psychological literacy of students by promoting and recognizing excellence in scholarship, leadership, research, and community service.

  Eligible students are invited to join each semester by email invitation

  The Benefits of Psi Beta Membership

  Recognition

  Present your research regionally and nationally, including paper and poster presentations. Wear honor regalia accessories at graduation, and sport Psi Beta apparel.

  Lifetime Membership

  Psi Beta is a career reference throughout your lifetime. Psi Beta membership meets one of the requirements for entrance at the GS-7 level (2 levels higher) in numerous occupations in Federal service. We will always affirm your Psi Beta membership.

  New Opportunities

  Learn leadership skills and gain research experience. Publish in the national newsletter and or Journal of Student Research. Collaborate with other chapters across the country. Participate in psychological conferences.

  Award Eligibility

  Learn leadership skills and gain research experience. The student research paper awards provide cash prizes. Meet outstanding psychology professionals.

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  Email: psibeta@southtexascollege.edu

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• Clubs

  Join the club at the Pecan, Mid-Valley or Starr County campus. For club details email psych@southtexascollege.edu.