Jayme Beal Inducted to HSU Chapter of Psi Chi, Psychology National Honor Society

2013 May 17

Jayme Beal of Abilene, Texas, was inducted to the Hardin-Simmons University chapter of Psi Chi, the Psychology National Honor Society, at the annual psychology honors banquet, April 18, 2013.

Psi Chi's mission is to "produce a well-educated, ethical, and socially responsible member committed to contributing to the science and profession of psychology and to society in general."

The HSU psychology program provides students with a strong foundation in the principles of understanding human behavior and motivation; teaching students to integrate biological dimensions, interpersonal/social contexts, and psychological perspectives.

A major or minor in psychology helps students combine human behavioral knowledge with studies from other disciplines such as business, communications, criminal justice, philosophy, sociology, and religion.

The Department of Psychology also offers a Master's degree in Family Psychology which prepares students for licensure and practice as a therapist in a variety of settings.

As a service to the community, HSU also offers affordable counseling by graduate interns at the Family Psychology Center.

About Hardin-Simmons:

HSU has an enrollment of approximately 2,300 undergrad and graduate students from 29 states and 19 countries. HSU has a 13:1 student faculty ratio with a campus that sits on 220 acres. Eighty percent of HSU's faculty members hold the highest degree in their field.

The university is named by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best universities in the western region of the United States and is listed by The Princeton Review as a Top Ten Best in the West University. It is a member of the Colleges of Distinction, the Chronicle of Higher Education named HSU to its honor roll of Great Colleges to Work For, and G.I. Jobs listed HSU as a Military Friendly School. HSU was also named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.

Seven undergraduate degrees encompass 70 major fields including: athletic training, criminal justice, social work, counseling, sociology, psychology, molecular biology, biochemistry, environmental science, religion, music, art, theatre, teaching, communications, business administration, accounting, and management. Ten graduate degrees, encompassing 26 programs, include the Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Education in Leadership, and the Doctor of Physical Therapy.

International study programs include England, Austria, Hong Kong, Spain, and Australia.

Hardin-Simmons University, founded in 1891, is a private Christian liberal arts university, and has been affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas (Texas Baptists) since 1941.