The Department of Psychology has as its defining characteristic and distinguishing mission the conduct and communication of research and scholarship that contributes to the scientific understanding of psychology and the provision of high-quality graduate education and training in the profession of psychology. In order to maintain the highest standards in research and graduate training, the department’s resources are focused on selected sub-fields within the broad discipline of psychology.

• Behavioral Neuroscience Research
  
• Clinical Psychology Research
  
• Cognitive Psychology Research
  
• Social-Personality Psychology Research

Undergraduate students are strongly encouraged to get involved in psychological research. For more information about research opportunities for undergraduates, please visit the undergraduate research opportunities page.