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Bachelor's Program
The Department of Psychology offers a dynamic major, minor, Human Factors Certificate
and Honors Track in Psychology. Coursework includes the study of psychology as a profession,
cognition, intergroup relations, infancy, emotions, human performance, personality,
sexuality, health and much more.
Various opportunities are available for undergraduate students in and outside of the classroom. Students may perform research as research assistants or receive hands on experience through a local organization as field experience participants. Learn More…
Ph.D. Graduate Programs
Clinical Ph.D. Program
The APA-accredited Clinical Training Program in the Department of Psychology at the University of Utah follows the principles of a clinical science model.
Social Ph.D. Program
The social psychology program explores major themes in the search for understanding human behavior in a social world, including close relationships, health and well-being, diversity, and culture.
CNS Ph.D. Program
The Cognition and Neural Science (CNS) program places a strong emphasis on merging basic brain and cognitive science with applied domains.
Developmental Ph.D.Program
The Developmental Program specializes in research on the development of social and interpersonal processes in real-world contexts from infancy through adulthood.
Highlight
Congratulations to Patricia Kerig on her receipt of the Distinguished Scientific and Creative Research Award from the University of Utah.
This is one of the university's major recognitions of contributions to research and other scholarly activity, awarded by the University President following endorsement by the University Research Committee and the VP for Research.
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News
Congratulations to Luciana Salmi for Receiving a Fulbright Research Award
Congratulations to Luciana Salmi, BA in Psychology, who received a Fulbright research award to Italy. Her project aspires to analyze the effects of stress and social support on a group of mothers with a high body mass index categorized as overweight or obese.
Ed Diener Interviewed About Government's Role in an Individual's Happiness
While being interviewed, Ed Diener was asked: is happiness the responsibility of the society or the citizen?
Craig Bryan Interviews with USNI News for Navy Suicide Prevention
The Navy is rethinking how it addresses suicides after two years of rising rates in the service. While there’s wide recognition among the senior leadership of the problem, quick fixes don’t exist and resources are stretched thin.
David Strayer Interviewed by Utah Education Network
Dr. David Strayer was interviewed by the Utah Education Network for a locally produced segment.