UT Austin-Department of Psychology
Higher Education - Austin, Texas, United States
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UT Austin-Department of Psychology Details
In psychology, possibly the broadest discipline in science, we study everything from the single neuron to broad cultural and societal contributions to behavior—and the full range in between. At its core, our science seeks to understand the complexities of human behavior in a multitude of ways, including how the brain gives rise to behavior; how behavior is affected by mental illness, injury, and disease; and finally, how to develop effective interventions to promote mental wellbeing. As a 21st-century science, psychology is constantly exploring and incorporating emerging new approaches to our work, often by breaking down traditional academic and scientific boundaries. The Psychology Department brings together outstanding faculty, staff, graduate, and undergraduate students to support our scientific and educational missions. The department has fostered a long history of productivity and international visibility, and that tradition is reflected in consistently high rankings (our graduate program and our Clinical program both rank #8 in US News & World Report's 2018 rankings). Our faculty have an exceptional record of obtaining federal, state, and foundation grants to support their work, and our wide-reaching research is conducted in a world class facility that boasts state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment. Since its creation in 1927, the department has attracted faculty who are the best in their fields, and our history includes several members of the prestigious National Academy of Sciences, presidents of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society, and dozens of more specialized academic organizations.
