Stanford Department of Psychology

Stanford's Department of Psychology is a global leader in the study of human behavior and cognition. It offers diverse programs that explore psychology's core questions, from neural processes to social behavior and mental health. Among the first departments established at Stanford University, the Department of Psychology has a long-standing tradition of ground-breaking theoretical research that also has powerful impact in the real world. The department is ranked as one of the top psychology programs in the nation and has been a leading psychology department among American universities for decades. The Psychology Department is located in Building 420, on the Main Quad of the Stanford campus.