Psychology is a remarkably broad field that studies mind and behavior at all levels of analysis ranging from the micro to the macro; from single cells to complex systems; from individuals to groups and cultures; and from invertebrates to humans. Our department is committed to research, teaching/mentorship, and service. We have over 1,000 undergraduate majors and enroll approximately 100 graduate students in our Ph.D. programs. Graduate students have an unusually high success rate in securing external funding, and we have an excellent track record for placing them following their Ph.D.s.
The Department of Psychological Science at UCI offers cutting-edge education and research in psychological science. Our students and faculty achieve groundbreaking results across various domains, including cognitive, social, and developmental psychology. Join us in exploring the mysteries of human behavior and mental processes.
The Psychology Department is home to 2 important centers: The Center for Perceptual Systems is an integrated multidisciplinary program that focuses on the study of perception from basic sensory processes to perceptual organization. The Institute for Mental Health Research conducts interdisciplinary science that uses advances in basic research with clinical and non-clinical populations to develop innovative treatments for mental health disorders.The impact of our work extends beyond even the broad scope of the Psychology Department. Many of our faculty are actively involved in interdisciplinary collaborations that span diverse colleges and schools across the university, the Dell Medical School, city and state governmental agencies and schools, non-profit organizations, and corporate partners from around the globe.
The Department of Psychology at Renmin University of China offers comprehensive programs in psychology, including undergraduate, master's, and doctoral studies. It focuses on research and education in various psychological disciplines. RUC is one of the earliest universities in China to develop the discipline of psychology.