Members of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society for Psychology, feel strongly about psychology because it is the study of the world’s largest machine &- the human mind.

“Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior, and how the two coincide,” said Del McCoy, senior psychology major and treasurer of Psi Chi. “Since the mind is so intricate, studying it makes psychology such a fascinating science.”

Psi Chi was founded in 1929 and is a fraternal organization; therefore, offers a lifetime membership to participants.

The requirements to become a member of Psi Chi are a 3.3 or higher cumulative grade point average, nine completed units of psychology at Sac State, and members must be declared a psychology major, said Brett Glines, senior psychology major and club vice president.

“These requirements might seem intense, but we want our members to strive for the best,” he said. “This club offers you so much and you are a member for life.”

McCoy said being a member of the society not only provides members with lifetime memberships, but also helps fulfill graduation goals.

“I got married and worked on my career before realizing I wanted to go to school for psychology,” McCoy said. “Being a member of this club is helping me achieve them.”

One way Psi Chi is helping McCoy achieve his goals is through a research assistant position in the psychology department.

McCoy said being a member of the club helped him land the position because it showed he was serious about working in the psychology field.

Sarah Collins, senior psychology major, recently turned in her application to become a member of Psi Chi.

“Graduation is around the corner and I realized that it is kind of hard to get into some of the programs and I am trying to get involved as possible to enhance my resume,” Collins said. “Joining this club will definitely help me out.”

Collins said the club will help her with future goals by networking within the psychology department.

Psi Chi is currently accepting applicants from psychology students who meet the requirements, Glines said.

“Psychology is such an interesting field and we want people who feel the same way about it that we do to join and represent who we are,” he said.