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 InclusionPsychology Department News
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Dr. Marsh and Dr. Kushlev Recognized at College’s Spring 2026 Convocation
Dr. Abigail Marsh has been awarded the Farr Faculty Excellence Award! This award honors excellent research, effective mentoring of student research, and innovative dissemination of scientific…
March 31, 2026
Announcements, News Story
Congratulations Dr. Moghaddam, Dr. Hendricks (MPP’19, G’22), and Dr Raimundo Salas-Schweikart, S.J. (MPP’22, G’25). Read the full feature here.…
February 2, 2026
Faculty News, News Story
Professor Abigail Marsh Featured in The Washington Post
Professor Abigail Marsh was recently interviewed in The Washington Post about her groundbreaking research on extreme altruism, including why some people donate a kidney to a complete stranger.…
January 12, 2026