Department of Psychology
Department of
Psychology
Summer Psychology Classes
Are you thinking of doing a psychology immersion or minor, or a psychology major looking to get ahead?
The Department of Psychology is offering 10 different online courses that count toward the immersion, minor, and major. Many courses count as general education and perspective courses, as well.
Register now on SIS!
| Summer Session I | Summer Session II | Full Summer |
| Intro to Psychology | Biopsychology | Intro to Psychology |
| Abnormal Psychology | Cognitive Psychology | |
| Developmental Psychology | Industrial and Organizational Psychology | |
| Learning and Behavior | Psychology of Women | |
| Social Psychology | ||
| Personality Psychology |
Overview
The Department of Psychology offers coursework and programs that help you develop skills for your future career and lifelong learning, including critical thinking and professional communication. The department offers opportunities to join cutting-edge research and programs that are advancing study in a host of fields. We provide an environment where faculty and student collaborative research thrives, expanding the knowledge of behavior, cognition, perception, and other key areas. Faculty in the Department of Psychology are teachers and scholars who work to advance the science of psychology and help you apply that science to your chosen career field.
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Research laboratories
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Degree programs: Psychology (BS), Experimental Psychology (MS), and School Psychology (MS)
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Largest degree program in College of Liberal Arts
Latest News
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September 25, 2020
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RIT Sponsored Research garners record $82 million in funding
RIT had its best year ever for sponsored research funding. For fiscal year 2020, which ended June 30, RIT received 382 new awards totaling $82 million. The record funding follows $58 million in research expenditures in fiscal year 2019, also a record.
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August 14, 2020
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Incoming first-year students launch RIT careers early online through DDI Summer Experience
More than 80 first-year RIT students from underrepresented populations began their college careers early and from home this summer. The students participated in the Division of Diversity and Inclusion (DDI) Summer Experience, a five-week program held virtually for the first time this year to help students successfully transition to college.
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July 29, 2020
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RIT and Syracuse University College of Law enter into 3+3 admissions agreement
RIT has partnered with Syracuse University College of Law to establish a “3+3” program for students interested in earning a law degree. A memorandum of understanding between the two universities was recently signed to allow students to complete three years of liberal arts and other studies at RIT, then transfer to the College of Law for three years to complete their doctorate in law.
Undergraduate Degrees
The undergraduate program integrates a traditional psychology curriculum with a unique science and technology focus. Courses in experimental, developmental, abnormal, and industrial/organizational psychology foster the development of your analytical skills and encourage critical thinking, while a professional/technical core builds knowledge in a relevant area outside of psychology such as criminal justice, business, mathematics, computing, or engineering. The unique curriculum offers five tracks of in-depth, interdisciplinary study in developmental psychology, biopsychology, clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, and social psychology, allowing you to specialize in two areas of interest.
Graduate Programs
A graduate degree in psychology can lead to advanced career prospects. Our master’s programs combine focused coursework in psychology with applied experience, either through an internship or the completion of a research study and master’s thesis.
