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Our psychology major and PhD programs prepare students for careers in psychology and allied disciplines, and develop strong research and analytic skills.

Our Areas of Emphasis
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Bio-health Program
Trains students in understanding biological, psychological, social, and behavioral determinants of physical health and disease.
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Clinical Program
Trains clinical scientists who will apply basic psychological and biological knowledge to the understanding of major clinical psychological and health problems
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Cognitive Program
Domains of strength include: Language, reading, and text processing, High-level cognition, complex learning and instruction, and Cognitive neuroscience
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Developmental Program
Trains students in socio-emotional development, cognitive development, language development, and social-cognitive development
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Social Program
Prepares students to make significant empirical and theoretical contributions to social psychology
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Teaching Program
The Teaching Program is a home for teaching-focused faculty and teaching mentorship

News

Clinical Program Re-Accredited for 10 years!

We have been notified by American Psychological Association that the Clinical Program has been re-accredited for the maximum time possible -- until 2034! Many thanks to all who took part in the site visit last October and to all who contribute to making the program a success. Of course, huge thanks go to Michael Pogue-Geile, the program's steadfast leader for so many years! Congratulations to all!

Savannah Roberts receives P.E.O. Scholar Award!

Clinical–Developmental student Savannah Roberts was selected for a P.E.O. Scholar Award! This is a merit-based international fellowship awarded to a select group of women doctoral students across any field in the U.S. or Canada, which supplements a student's existing financial support from their university. Congratulations, Savannah! And other students who identify as women should consider applying for this unique opportunity in the future! https://www.peointernational.org/educational-support/scholar-awards/

Courtney Medina awarded NSF GRF

Second-year Developmental Psychology student Courtney Medina was awarded an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship for 2025-2028. Congratulations, Courtney!

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