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.

Our Comittment to Inclusion

Psychology Department News

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Dr. Rachel Barr publishes new book

May 1, 2024 — Dr. Rachel Barr has published a book titled Early Childhood and Digital Media. In collaboration with colleagues, she writes on her research on the DREAMER framework among other…

May 1, 2024

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Paige Amormino receives Graduate Student Teaching Award

April 30, 2024 — Paige Amormino has won the Georgetown Graduate Student Teaching Award yesterday in recognition of her accomplishments teaching her undergraduate seminar. This past semester she…

May 1, 2024

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Matthew Kiely receives Honorable Mention in NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Competition

April 4, 2024 — Matthew Kiely received an Honorable Mention in the 2024 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) competition.…

April 4, 2024