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Welcome to the Department o
ASU is strongly committed to the success of its expanding numbers of over 2000 veteran students and their dependents. A key aspect of that commitment is reflected in the 2015 launch of the Veterans Wellness Research Center at ASU which aims to serve as a hub of transdisciplinary research on resilience to stress and trauma. Our overarching goal is to conduct research through which we both learn from, and benefit, our veterans and their families. The Center's mission is three-fold:
In addition to providing stipend and tuition support for our doctoral students, the Department of Psychology offers the following awards as opportunities for additional funding in recognition of excellence and outstanding scholarship. The deadline for all application materials, including a letter of support from a Department of Psychology faculty member, is March 3, 2025. Please direct any questions and submit applications and letters to Professor Kevin Grimm at [email protected].
As a graduate student in the Department of Psychology, you'll find that interactions with faculty and your cohort are central to a variety of ongoing research and educational programs in the department and beyond. Our students typically establish lifelong relationships with their faculty mentor/advisor and not only become collaborators during their graduate training, but maintain their collaborative and collegial experience throughout their careers.
Psychology Career Resources
Psychology is a STEM discipline and the study of the human mind, brain, and behavior and the processes between these. A bachelor's degree in Psychology is also a liberal arts degree with a versatile educational foundation providing development of the following skills:
Find your community in psychology
The Department of Psychology supports student-led groups where psychology and neuroscience majors and minors can connect with fellow undergraduates, explore their interests and apply learning beyond the classroom. These organizations nurture friendships, community outreach and deeper engagement with the field.
Participate in a Department of Psychology internship
If you want to test your psychology skills in real-life situations while exploring viable career options, we encourage you to sign up for a psychology internship. Whether you’re interested in wellness, resilience, motivation, social support, emotions or organizational culture, the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University’s Tempe campus has an internship opportunity for you. You’ll be able to test drive your future career and determine what fields are a perfect fit for your unique goals and interests.
The Department of Psychology offers undergraduate scholarships and awards for psychology and neuroscience majors, with funding from $100 to more than $5,000.
These awards support students at different stages of their academic journey and recognize excellence in coursework, research, leadership and engagement both inside and outside the classroom.
Appointments and Open Advising
What can I do with a degree in Psychology or Neuroscience?
Welcome to the Department of Psychology Academic Advising Office!