Welcome to the Department of Psychology! I am pleased to serve as the Head of the Department of Psychology, which is housed in the Franklin College of Arts & Sciences. Our program offers a wide-ranging curriculum that reflects the full scope of psychological science, giving you the freedom to discover and pursue your unique interests in this dynamic and impactful field. The people of the Psychology department are the very best to be found. We have approximately 45 full-time faculty, who are engaged in cutting edge research and are world-class educators. Our undergraduate and graduate students are intellectually curious, ambitious, and engaged. We are supported by an excellent staff who are dedicated and knowledgeable. And we have over 16,000 alumni worldwide, who are accomplished leaders, innovators, and engaged citizens. Our undergraduate psychology major is one of the largest at the University of Georgia – over 2100 students. Our majors earn a B.S. in Psychology (with an optional concentration in neuroscience). Starting in Spring 2026 we will offer a neuroscience major in partnership with the Department of Cellular Biology. We also offer undergraduate courses at our Griffin campus. At the graduate level, we offer Ph.D. degrees in three programs: Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Clinical Psychology, and Industrial-Organizational Psychology. We also have a Professional Master’s Program in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at our Gwinnett campus. Our department is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for all students, faculty, and staff. I encourage you to learn more about our exceptional people and programs, and hope that you are inspired to join us soon as a student, partner, or supporter. Go Dawgs! Malissa A. Clark, Ph.D. Professor and Department Head
