Located in the heart of Los Angeles, the University of Southern California Department of Psychology has among its faculty internationally recognized scholars and one of the most diverse student populations in the United States. Our faculty and students are engaged in groundbreaking studies, investigating basic theoretical questions and bringing their work to bear on some of society's most pressing needs. The department offers graduate training in five areas: Brain & Cognitive Science, Clinical Science, Developmental Psychology, Quantitative Methods and Computational Psychology, and Social Psychology.

Psychology Department Calendar

• Dr. Jo Ann Farver serves as the designated mentor for a NIH funded project examining acculturation differences between immigrant Latino parents and youth.
• Recently Dr. Steve Lopez and colleagues demonstrate the importance of community education among Latino family caregivers of first-episode Psychosis. 
• Check out recent international research findings by Dr. Daphna Oyserman and her international collaborators.
• Committee on Leadership In Multicultural Advancement & Training for Everyone (CLIMATE)

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 New Student Services Advisor Rika Yano

"I joined USC as an undergraduate academic advisor for the Department of Psychology and the Department of Sociology in January 2023. I’m passionate about providing support to students during their higher education journeys so they can feel confident and prepared by the time they graduate. I’m excited to be a part of the USC family and to witness all the great things our students will accomplish."