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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Dr. Rachel Barr contributes to a Milken Institute and APA report on youth online

November 26 — Two new reports issued by the Milken Institute and the APA on youth online have been published. Dr. Rachel Barr has contributed to both!…

November 26, 2024

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Dr. Adam Green receives $2.5 million from the National Science Foundation to study Creativity

November 25 — Congratulations to our very own Dr. Adam Green, who will lead a $2.5 Million National Science Foundation Project on Creativity in STEM. He will be studying how creativity affects and…

November 25, 2024

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Professor Fathali Moghaddam wins the 2024 Fukuhara Award

November 19 — Congratulations to our very own Dr. Fathali Moghaddam on winning the International Council of Psychologists (ICP) 2024 Fukuhara Advanced International Research and Service…

November 19, 2024