Psychology

Promoting Excellence in Psychological Science

The Department of Psychology has a threefold mission: To answer questions on the cutting edge of psychology research, to provide training to undergraduate and graduate students in the broad fields of psychology, and to provide individuals and the community with psychological services based on the best current practices in psychology.

Excel in Our Program

The Department of Psychology has a threefold mission: to answer questions on the cutting edge of psychology research, to provide training to undergraduate and graduate students in the broad fields of psychology, and to provide individuals and the community with psychological services based on the best current practices in psychology.

Undergraduate students who study psychology at Temple University develop critical thinking skills through courses that emphasizing the scientific basis of psychology, statistical analysis and experimental design. Advanced courses introduce students to current psychological research on mental disorders and treatments, learning and memory, social development, and many other topics. Students are encouraged to develop applied skills through focused experiential learning in research laboratories and through community-based internships.

Our nationally ranked graduate program provides doctoral training across four areas of psychology: Clinical Psychology, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Developmental Psychology and Social Psychology. The intensive, full-time doctoral program is highly research-focused and allows students to gain experiences across multiple research methodologies and laboratory environments.

Leaders in Our Field

The 32 faculty appointed in our doctoral training programs have won many national and international awards and are experienced leaders in their fields. Their research teams are addressing questions at the forefront of psychological science.

Advising at Every Step

Psychology’s dedicated academic advisor is available to meet with students to provide guidance on course selection, acquiring an internship or research experience, career options, and applying to graduate school.

Academic Offerings

• BA in Psychology
• Minor in Psychology
• Minor in Cognitive Neuroscience
• Minor in Clinical and Health Psychology
• +1 Master of Science in Psychological Research
  Please note that the deadline to apply to the Psychology +1 Master’s Program has been extended to April 1. Undergraduate students interested in applying to the +1 program please see the Psychology 5-Year Master’s Program (+1).
• PhD in Psychology (Concentrations in: Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Social Psychology)

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