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Advancing Research and Educational Excellence

Discover how our brain and psychological sciences programs prepare you to solve real-world problems and transform communities.

The University of Houston Department of Psychology combines rigorous scientific training with real-world application to address society's most pressing challenges. Our diverse faculty and students conduct innovative research while preparing the next generation of psychological scientists and practitioners. Located in Houston's vibrant, multicultural environment with access to world-class medical and research facilities, we offer unmatched opportunities for hands-on learning and community engagement across all levels of study.

Explore our graduate programs

  • Clinical Psychology Program

    Our mission is to develop leaders in the area of clinical psychology who generate and disseminate scientific findings related to the causes and treatment of psychological disorders across the lifespan.

  • Developmental, Cognitive, & Behavioral Neuroscience

    The Integrative Program in Developmental, Cognitive, & Behavioral Neuroscience (DCBN) includes four areas of concentration in psychology: behavioral neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, cognitive, and development. 

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    Industrial Organizational Psychology

    Since 1950, the UH I/O program has centered on the application of basic psychological research and theory with the goal of advancing science and practice in the field of I/O.

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    Social Psychology Program

    The graduate program in Social, Personality, & Health Psychology is committed to training the next generation of social, personality, and health psychologists. 

NIH NRSA F31 Fellowship Recipients

Dr. Zach Baker
Dr. Charles Brandt
Dr. Megan (Maggie) Britton
Dr. Samantha Farris
Dr. Lorra Garey
Dr. Carolyn Ha
Dr. Brooke Kauffman
Dr. Heather Krieger
Dr. Steven Nieto
Dr. Daniel Paulus

Dr. Lindsey Rodriguez
Dr. Salome Vanwoerden
Dr. Amanda Venta
Amber Anthenien
Sophie Kerr
Antoine Lebeaut
Kelly Macdonald
Kara Manning
Anjelica Martinez
Nubia (Angie) Mayorga

Jace Pierce
Elizabeth Raines
Andrew Rogers
Justin Shepherd
Tanya Smit
Lia Smith
Jesse Walker
Kiana Wall
Maya Zegel