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Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology is represented by faculty at three ´óÏó´«Ã½ campuses (Boca Raton, Davie and Jupiter). The Department of Psychology maintains a research-intensive graduate program, offering the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Experimental Psychology and Master of Arts degree in Psychology. We service over 2100 undergraduate majors as well. Our award-winning and internationally renowned faculty conduct research in four core areas of Psychology: Cognitive Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental, Neuroscience, and Social/Personality Psychology. Students in our program undergo rigorous academic and research training and have gone on to successful careers in both academia and industry.

Part of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, the department maintains close links with the Center for Complex Systems, with many faculty maintaining dual appointments. The department is among the most successful in the college in obtaining external funding and enjoys a strong national and international profile.

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Undergraduate Psychology Degree Program Ranked
Undergraduate Psychology Degree Program Ranked in ‘U.S. News’ for First Time
The Schmidt College of Science’s undergraduate psychology program placed No. 234 in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings of top undergraduate programs in the country. This marks the first time in the program’s history to ever be included in the prestigious report.
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Alumnus Spotlight: Nate Shanok
Alumnus Spotlight: Nate Shanok, ’20, ‘17
Two-time Charles E. Schmidt College of Science alumni Nate Shanok most recently graduated from ´óÏó´«Ã½ in 2020, with a Ph.D. in experimental psychology and a focus in behavioral neuroscience.
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Monica Rosselli Recognized with HNS Lifetime Achievement Award
Monica Rosselli Recognized with HNS Lifetime Achievement Award
Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Psychology, Monica Rosselli, Ph.D., was awarded the Lifetime Achievement in Cultural Neuropsychology Award by the Hispanic Neuropsychological Society (HNS). This award honors outstanding leaders and scholars who have made a significant contribution to the neuropsychology field over their lifetime.
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Clashing With Classmates: Off-putting Traits Spark Enemy Relationships
Clashing With Classmates: Off-putting Traits Spark Enemy Relationships
New research from ´óÏó´«Ã½ clearly establishes the order of effects. The results, published in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence, indicate that students who behave in unattractive ways at the beginning...
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New Faculty Spotlight: Simon Pieraut, Ph.D.
New Faculty Spotlight: Simon Pieraut, Ph.D.
The Schmidt College of Science is pleased to welcome Simon Pieraut, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Psychology, Florida Atlantic Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute.ÌýLearn more about Pieraut in the following Q&A.
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Feet First: AI Reveals How Infants Connect with Their World
Feet First: AI Reveals How Infants Connect with Their World
Researchers explored how infants act purposefully by attaching a colorful mobile to their foot and tracking movements with a Vicon 3D motion capture system.
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Play it Forward: Lasting Effects of Pretend Play in Early Childhood
Play it Forward: Lasting Effects of Pretend Play in Early Childhood
As the school year kicks into full gear, Bjorklund, associate chair and professor in the Department of Psychology within ´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, highlights the plethora of robust benefits of pretend...
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New Faculty Spotlight: Irem Korucu, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
New Faculty Spotlight: Irem Korucu, Ph.D.
Irem Korucu, Ph.D. recently joined the Schmidt College of Science as an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology. Learn more about Korucu in the following Q&A.
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Banning Friendships Can Backfire: Moms’ ‘Meddling’ Worsens Behavior
Banning Friendships Can Backfire: Moms’ ‘Meddling’ Worsens Behavior
A new Florida Atlantic study from Brett Laursen, Ph.D. in the Department of Psychology cautions parents – especially meddling moms – to resist the temptation to prohibit friendships because doing so only makes a bad situation...
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