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The Ohio State University Department of Psychology

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Psychology

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We train the next generation of exceptional psychological scientists and clinical practitioners. Learn more

#8 of psychology programs worldwide in ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
3rd largest major at Ohio State
119 years in the making

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Undergraduate Studies

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Graduate Studies

Research Areas

Our more than 50 tenure-stream faculty conduct groundbreaking studies across nine specialties. Learn more →

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Behavioral Neuroscience

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Clinical Psychology

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Cognitive Neuroscience

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Cognitive Psychology

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Decision Psychology

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Developmental Psychology

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Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Quantitative Psychology

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Social Psychology

Research Centers and Collaboratives

Our interdisciplinary centers and collaboratives connect the department with experts across Ohio State and with partners around the world.

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Collaborative on the Science of Polarization and Misinformation

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Decision Sciences Collaborative

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Collaborative for the Advancement of Health and Wellbeing

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Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Brain Imaging

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Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences

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Psychological Services Center

In our outpatient clinic, clinical psychology doctoral students offer free treatment to central Ohio adults.

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Recent News

Richard Petty

June 4, 2026

Rethinking belief in an age of misinformation

The latest issue of ASCENT highlights the work of Dr. Richard Petty, a leading expert on how people form and change their beliefs.

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June 3, 2026

Guzzo Scholarship prepares students for versatile careers

By Lauren Pond

As a summer policy intern in Washington, D.C., Rajeev Rai ’26 was asked to evaluate a perplexing issue: Why did many recipients of WIC nutritional assistance abandon their benefits after two years…

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May 15, 2026

Brewer selected to join National Academy of Sciences

Marilynn Brewer, professor emerita and Ohio Eminent Scholar in the Department of Psychology, has been selected for the 2026 class of the prestigious institution.

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May 14, 2026

Fujita featured on Huberman Lab

Dr. Kentaro Fujita was recently a guest on Dr. Andrew Huberman's well-known podcast, where he spoke about the science of self-control and overcoming procrastination.

People Directory

Dr. John Bruno

Emeritus Professor, Psychology, Neuroscience and Psychiatry

bruno.1@osu.edu

Michele Hansen

Adjunct Associate Professor, Research, Social area

hansen.676@osu.edu

Hannah Webb

Academic Advisor

webb.1157@osu.edu

Associate Professor, Cognitive Psychology

petrov.11@osu.edu