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 Commitment to Inclusion

Psychology Department News

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Researchers from Georgetown University and across the U.S. work on evidence based recommendations for navigating digital content

The American Psychological Association (APA) developed this evidence-based guide to help parents navigate the complex world of teen video viewing.

March 4, 2025

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Undergraduate psychology major Evan Bianchi has been busy this year, presenting her senior honors research at the following conferences!

September, 2024 — 2024 Global Social Justice Research Symposium at Georgetown University January, 2025 — Cross-Disciplinary Undergraduate Research Exhibition at Georgetown…

March 3, 2025

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Dr. Kostadin Kushlev has been promoted to Associate Professor and tenured at Georgetown University

February 20 — Please join the Georgetown University Department of Psychology in congratulating Dr. Kostadin Kushlev on being promoted to Associate Professor and tenured at Georgetown University.…

February 24, 2025