Mission Statement

Mission Statement

The mission of the Psychology Department at CSULB is to promote learning through exceptional student-centered instruction and mentoring in the psychological sciences. Faculty members are committed to fostering students’ development of knowledge and skills necessary for social responsibility, pursuit of highly valued careers, and successful admission to graduate-level education. To this effect, students and faculty collaborate in basic and applied research to advance scientific knowledge. Department members exemplify the values of diversity, inclusivity, and interdisciplinarity through their service to students, the University, and the larger community.