Psychology Department

Psychology faculty on stairwell up to psychology department

The philosophy of the Department of Psychology is consistent with the college mission of welcoming and supporting all students in achieving their personal, educational, and career goals in an environment of academic excellence. The department is dedicated to promoting a science-based understanding of human behavior, and fostering positive, proactive choices and actions that increase students' options for both personal and academic success.

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Psychology is the scientific study of the interactions between the individual and their physical and social environment. Mt. San Antonio College offers an assortment of psychology courses through regular credit and distance education class offerings.

- - Psychology Club and Psi Beta
    
    Club Meeting Information:
    
    For information about psychology club, contact
    
    lsilva@mtsac.edu
    
    Psi Beta is the Community Colleges National Honors Society for Psychology.
- - Psychological Associations
    - American Psychological Association (APA)
    - Western Psychological Association (WPA)
    - Association for Psychological Science (APS)
    - Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD)
- - MicroSeminars
    
    To qualify for a Gold Cord for commencement, please complete 20 (or more) recorded videos AND 20 (or more) post-tests.
    
    Click to learn more about the Psychology Department MicroSeminar Series!
    
    Please contact jpellitteri@mtsac.edu for more information.
    
    Psychology MicroSeminar Website

Psychology Academy

Psychology Academy is now accepting applications! If you've taken 5 or more psychology classes you are eligible. Please apply by May 1, 2026 using this form.

Our Professors

Shiloh Blacksher
Department Chair
Chara Powell
Department Chair

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Psychology Department

8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Building 26B-2551C
(909) 274-4442 or 4322
Chara Powell