Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, was founded in 1929 with a mission to encourage excellence in scholarship and advance the science of psychology. More than three-quarters of a million lifetime members have joined including Distinguished Members such as Drs. Albert Bandura, B. F. Skinner, and Phillip Zimbardo. A few popular Membership Benefits include international recognition for academic excellence, as well as access to psychology-related publications and more than $400,000 in annual awards and grants.

Lifetime Membership is open to undergraduate and graduate students, transfer students, full-time and part-time faculty members, and alumni. Individuals become members by joining their local Psi Chi chapter. See our specific membership requirements.

After potential members are approved by a local faculty advisor, all 1,250+ Psi Chi chapters process their new members on our online system. The Psi Chi Headquarters, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, manages the Society under the direction of the Board of Directors, who are Psi Chi members elected by the chapters to guide the Organization.

Psi Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is an affiliate of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Association for Psychological Science (APS). Our sister honor society is Psi Beta, the national honor society in psychology for community and junior colleges.

Our Chapter at Kentucky State University:

The Kentucky State University Chapter of Psi Chi (1206) was chartered on May 12, 2017.  We have grown from an inaugural group of seven undergraduate and four graduate members to more than 50 current members.  We have partnered with the Kentucky Psychological Foundation Spring Academic Conference and Mid-Southern Interdisciplinary Sciences Association Conferences annually to provide scholars with increased access to networking and scientific research dissemination. 

Mission:

Recognizing and promoting excellence in the science and application of psychology

Purpose Statement

Psi Chi is an international honor society whose purpose shall be to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.

Strategic Plan 100

Scholarly Pursuits — Encouraging members to conduct exemplary research, disseminate and apply research findings, and maintain a lifelong interest in exploring the field of psychology.

Member Development and Engagement — Providing resources and opportunities to enhance members' professional and personal lives as they pursue their individual and career goals.

Chapter Experiences — Fostering a vibrant and meaningful environment for chapters and all members to contribute to and benefit from continued engagement.

Get Involved:

Are you passionate about psychology? Joining Psi Chi at Kentucky State University offers you a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, expand your knowledge, and make a positive impact on your campus and beyond. Whether you're an undergraduate or graduate student, we welcome you to join our community of scholars and leaders.

Contact Us:

If you're interested in learning more about Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology, or have any inquiries about membership and activities, please feel free to reach out to us at tierra.freeman@kysu.edu or Jameelah.means1@kysu.edu