Why Psychology at SDSU?

For several years, more SDSU students have graduated from Psychology than any other major

Our clinical psychology doctoral program is consistently among the best in the nation

We rigorously collect and analyze data to improve interventions and benefit society

Psychology is the scientific discipline that studies human behavior and mental processes: how human beings develop, learn, think and feel. Psychologists study the relative influences of heredity and experience throughout the life span in a wide variety of environments, including the laboratory, home, school, workplace, jury room, hospital and hospice. 

Mapping the Brain

An on-campus Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) facility enables innovative neuroscience research

Therapists in Training

Graduate students get valuable experience treating patients in the SDSU Psychology Clinic

Latinx Health Experts

The South Bay Latino Research Center has worked side-by-side to improve the health and well-being of our border-connected community for decades

Autism Across the Lifespan

The SDSU Center for Autism offers research-based assessments and aid for autistic individuals from early childhood through old age

Leadership Opportunities Abound

We are Socializing Psychology

The Psi Chi Honor Society and SDSU Psychology Club organize social and service events for students in the department

Preparing for Medical Careers

Several clubs under the Health Professions Advising Office connect students with medical professional mentors and internships

Making Mental Health Matter

SDSU Active Minds promotes mental health and well-being through outreach events

Students with a liberal arts education in psychology find employment in a broad range of settings including business, government agencies, non-profits, health care services and research institutions. A deep understanding of how biology and environment interact to influence people’s thoughts, feelings and actions is applicable to numerous positions in marketing, management, user experience design, law, education, and more.