Department of Psychology
WHAT WE DO
Psychology is a field that studies behavior, mental activities, and the biological processes that underlie them. Psychologists apply the scientific method to understand many different topics, such as, the brain, development, social interactions, personality, psychopathology, and cognition.
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Studying Psychology
Have you ever noticed what someone says or does—and want to know why? That’s psychology.
Have you ever wondered why you think and feel the ways you do? That’s also psychology. Psychology is a field that studies behavior, mental activities, and the biological processes that underlie them. Psychologists apply the scientific method to understand many different topics, such as, the brain, development, social interactions, personality, psychopathology, and cognition.
Learn more about the Psychology program from our faculty and students.
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Psychological Services Center
Our mission is to provide affordable and accessible services to the Mississippi community, engage in research that will improve treatments across the nation, and provide in-depth training of our skilled staff of clinical graduate students.
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Brooke Skolsky
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Grace Weldon
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Holly Moncrief
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Kesler Smith
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Philip Beloate
Why did you choose to attend UM?
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Rebecca Tse
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Sofia Diaz
What do you hope to do after you graduate?
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Sydni Nguyen
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Research News
OXFORD, Miss. – Understanding animal emotions has been a long-running question at the forefront of welfare studies, but a University of Mississippi professor's work may hold the key to decoding the chatter.
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Help Support Psychology
The Department of Psychology strives to provide a solid foundation in critical thinking and writing, analysis of data, and other analytical skills that prepare students for careers, graduate programs in psychology, and further study in related fields (such as the health professions).
In addition to our regular courses, we:
- Invite several speakers to campus each year
- Support students in study abroad and conference travel
- Provide students networking opportunities and preparation for graduate or professional school
If you’d like to support the department in its work, please consider a tax deductible donation through the University of Mississippi Foundation.