About the Department
Psychology at a Glance
- 480 undergraduate majors
- 71 graduate students
- 34 regular faculty members
- Graduate programs in cognitive, counseling, developmental, and quantitative psychology
- Emerging interdisciplinary programs in cognitive science, peace studies, and education
- Eight primary research facilities, including Haggar Hall, Paris House, and the Center for Children and Families
- A wide range of clinical settings, including the University of Notre Dame Counseling Center, the Juvenile Justice Center, and Madison Center in South Bend
Already home to an innovative undergraduate major and four signature graduate programs, Notre Dame's rapidly evolving Department of Psychology has recently experienced exponential growth in research funding.
The Department's 34 faculty members were awarded over $4 million in grant funding in 2005-2006 and $5.1 million in 2002. Leaders in the study of children and families, aging, and health psychology, the faculty in our counseling and developmental programs are ranked among the best in the country even as our cognitive and quantitative programs continue to expand.
Over half of our undergraduates undertake research projects that deepen their understanding of coursework, working side-by-side with faculty and graduate students. They immerse themselves in clinical settings through our externship program and are active in our Psychology Club and Psi Chi Chapter.
Our graduate students, mentored by our outstanding faculty, publish in highly respected journals, present at conferences, and are recruited for competitive positions.
They benefit from the collaborative nature of Psychology, a department that continues to extend itself in shared ventures, creating interdisciplinary programs, supporting advances in education, and cultivating new sites for research and clinical work.