In the Department of Psychology at USAO, we employ a diverse range of methodologies in our pursuit of a better understanding of human thought and behavior. While practicality demands that any particular study focus on but a few variables, we realize that real behaviors result from a complex web of interacting influences. Studies of physiological, developmental, social, personality, cognitive, abnormal, and cross-cultural psychology all contribute to our overall understanding. As such we emphasize an interdisciplinary approach, exposing our students to a wide variety of topic areas.
This site provides information about the Psychology major, including the courses offered by the department, as well as information about faculty members in Psychology. The "Psychology Links" page provides a listing of psychology resources available on the internet.
FacultyΨ
Dr. Christopher Walker (website) (email)
Dr. James Vaughn (email)
Pam Foster, MS, LPC (email)
Bill Robinson, MS, LPC (email)
USAO Psychology by the Numbers
Since 2005, the number of USAO psychology majors who have...
...presented research at the annual Oklahoma Psychological Society Research Conference - 45
...earned an award for their research at the annual Oklahoma Psychological Society Research Conference - 13
...presented research at the annual American Psychological Association Research Conference - 6
...their names on a published journal article (peer-reviewed) - 4
Department Links
Recent USAO psychology graduates have been accepted to graduate schools including: the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Indiana University, UC-San Francisco, University of Kansas, University of Central Oklahoma, University of the Southwest, Cameron University, and SWOSU
Cori Marsala-Quintero (2010 USAO Psychology Graduate) with Dr. Steven Pinker - Yes, he's wearing a USAO sweatshirt!!
Natalie (far right: 2006 USAO psychology graduate) presenting research at the 2008 Indiana University Women in Science conference. Her project was entitled Exploring the Adult Retail Industry as an Alternative Avenue for Sexual Health Education.
Former USAO Psychology majors @ APA
Bobby (2008 USAO psychology graduate) with Dr. Robert Sternberg at the 2008 APA Convention - Boston, Massachusetts
Pictured above from left (Rebekah, Dr. Winn (USAO) & Dr. Romans (OSU)
Rebekah (class of 2000) at APA 2006 - currently in Ph.D. program in Counseling Psychology @ Oklahoma State University
Misty & Blakely (USAO psychology majors) with Dr. Albert Bandura at the 2006 APA Convention - New Orleans, Louisiana
Glenna (class of 2004) at APA 2006 - currently in Ph.D. program in Counseling Psychology @ Oklahoma State University
Glenna (2004 USAO psychology graduate) taking part in a symposium entitled Preparing Future Faculty for Academic Careers - Past Successes, Future Directions at the 2008 APA Convention
Former USAO Psychology majors @ OPS
Nikki (2004 USAO psychology graduate) at OPS 2008 - currently in Masters program @ University of Central Oklahoma
Research @ USAO
2010 Oklahoma Psychological Society (OPS) Research Conference - Edmond, Oklahoma
2009 Oklahoma Psychological Society (OPS) Research Conference - Edmond, Oklahoma
2008 American Psychological Association (APA) Research Conference -
Boston, Massachusetts
2008 Oklahoma Psychological Society (OPS) Research Conference - Edmond, Oklahoma
2007 Oklahoma Psychological Society (OPS) Research Conference - Edmond, Oklahoma
2007 American Psychological Association (APA) Research Conference -
San Francisco, California
2006 Oklahoma Psychological Society (OPS) Research Conference -
Edmond, Oklahoma
2006 American Psychological Association (APA) Research Conference -
New Orleans, Louisiana
