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Psychology at USC

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.

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    In the News

    New study shows falling for financial scams can predict Alzheimer’s

    Falling for financial scams? It may signal early Alzheimer’s disease

    Here’s What A Cognitive Test Would—And Wouldn’t—Say About Biden’s Ability To Serve As President

    Published Articles

    Why Do We Feel Mixed Emotions? Brain Science Has an Answer.

    Gus Walz’s unbridled emotion at DNC opens door to more understanding of neurodiversity

    Opinion: Fatherhood Transforms Men’s Brains and Bodies – The New York Times

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    Hiring project specialist!

    We want to promote this for any PSYC Department Alumni who is interested in this position. It’s within our very own PSYC Department. Please check it out if you are interested.

    PSYC 2025 Fall registration info!

    Seats in certain psyc classes have been withheld to maintain even distribution of enrollments and to make sure there are enough classes available for winter orientation…seats will be added to certain psych classes on the following days. Follow the link to find more information.

    For students who have under 64 USC units completed !

    PSYC 2025 Fall registration info!

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