About Us
Established by the Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences in 1967, the Department of Psychology is an intellectually diverse community of scholars engaged in research addressing psychological processes at the levels of mind, brain, and society.
Mission & History
We strive for excellence in our scholarship and teaching, and we seek to cultivate in our students a dedication to the highest standards in their endeavors. We are committed to collaboration within and across disciplinary boundaries, and to sustaining professional links with relevant local, national, and global organizations.
Our Mission & History
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Georgetown Department of Psychology’s DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) Committee is committed to fostering an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and provided with equitable opportunities to thrive.
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Military TBIs Linked to Faster Aging in Post-9/11 Veterans
A new study from Professor Kyle Bourassa, published in The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, reveals that post-9/11 veterans who experienced deployment-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)…
August 19, 2025
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Professor Abigail Marsh Interviewed by The Psychologist
Professor Abigail Marsh was interviewed by The Psychologist about her interdisciplinary neuroscience research and her work as an expert contributor to the National Geographic series “Limitless: Live…
August 12, 2025
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Professor Yulia Chentsova-Dutton’s APA PsycNet Article
Professor Yulia Chentsova-Dutton’s American Psychological Association PsycNet article spotlights the vast heterogeneity in how distress manifests across individuals, cultures, and time. Rather than…
July 21, 2025