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3rd largest major at Ohio State
119 years in the making

Undergraduate Studies

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Graduate Studies

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Research Areas

Our more than 50 tenure-stream faculty conduct groundbreaking studies across nine specialties. Learn more →

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Behavioral Neuroscience

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Clinical Psychology

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Cognitive Neuroscience

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Cognitive Psychology

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Decision Psychology

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Developmental Psychology

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Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Quantitative Psychology

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Social Psychology

Research Centers and Collaboratives

Our interdisciplinary centers and collaboratives connect the department with experts across Ohio State and with partners around the world.

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Collaborative on the Science of Polarization and Misinformation

Decision Sciences Collaborative

Collaborative for the Advancement of Health and Wellbeing

Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Brain Imaging

Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences

Psychological Services Center

In our outpatient clinic, clinical psychology doctoral students offer free treatment to central Ohio adults.

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Upcoming Events

Mon, November 9, 2026

Quantitative Area Brownbag: Kate Hu

12:30 pm
Psychology Building Room 115

Tue, November 10, 2026

Department Colloquium: AI for Human Flourishing

4:00 pm
Psychology Building Room 35

Mon, November 16, 2026

Explore & Discover Careers in Psychology

3:30 pm
Psychology Building, Room 035

Tue, November 17, 2026

Psychology Book Club

12:00 pm
TBD

Recent News

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October 30, 2026

Staff Spotlight: Kathy Loos

This new profile series spotlights the fantastic staff members who help keep the department running!

This month, meet Senior Academic Advisor Kathy Loos.

October 30, 2026

AGGRS grants support three psychology doctoral candidates

By Lauren Pond

Congratulations to psychology graduate students Rani Bawa, Lily Brouder and Natalia Provolo on their success in this year's Alumni Grants for…

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October 15, 2026

Ohio State mentorship program receives support from LeBron James Family Foundation

Led by Devon Carter, an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, the Recognize Education and Learning Mentorship Program connects college and high school students.

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September 30, 2026

New journal issue addresses undergraduate research funding cuts

By Lauren Pond

Department of Psychology professor Laura Wagner has co-edited a new journal issue about the impact of federal funding cuts on undergraduate research experiences in the sciences.

The 2026…

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Professor, Social Psychology, Lima Campus

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Lecturer

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Associate Professor, jointly w/ College of Social Work; Clinical area

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