Department of Psychology
Faculty
Jinni Leigh Blalack (1991). Associate Professor of Psychology, Department Chair, and Director, Special Projects. B.S., Union University; M.A., Middle Tennessee State University; additional study, Tennessee State University.
Mollie Carter-Neal (2022). Assistant Professor. B.S., Union University; M.A., Oral Roberts University; Ph.D., University of Memphis.
David Vickery (1981). University Professor of Psychology. B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A., Appalachian State University; Ph.D., University of Georgia.
Mission Statement
Committed to academic excellence and development of the whole person, the Department of Psychology strives to challenge and support students in developing a better understanding of human relations and individual adjustment by applying concepts to their personal living. Within a Christian context, the psychology major gives students the preparation for graduate study and the foundation for effective interaction with others in a variety of career settings.
Assessment of Majors
Psychology Majors are required to take PSY 410 during the Senior year as capstone to the major.
Student Organizations
The Psychology Club, open to all students, provides information regarding graduate programs and job opportunities for PSY majors and minors, provides information about and encourages the reading of current writings in the field, encourages association among Psychology students, promotes scholastic achievement, and provides information to students who want to learn more about the major.
Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology, founded 1929, to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship, and advance the science of psychology. Membership is open to majors who have completed 3 semesters with 9 PSY hours, a 3.0 cumulative GPA and a 3.5 PSY GPA.
Student Award
The Dr. Bill Bouchillon Psychology Excellence is given to an outstanding graduating senior with a 3.5 GPA or greater in psychology as selected by the Psychology faculty.