Degrees Offered

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology, with focus areas in:
  • Child/School Psychology
  • Cognitive/Neuroscience
  • Health/ Clinical Psychology
  • Social/Multicultural Psychology
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), with concentrations in:
  • Behavioral Science
  • Clinical Psychology (APA Accredited)

Certificate Programs

• URI Alcohol and Drug Academic Certificate
• Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Neuroscience

Affiliated Programs

• Cancer Prevention Research Center
• Psychological Consultation Center
• Behavior Change Research Center

Our Mission Is…

• To generate knowledge of basic psychological processes and contextual influences on psychological and physical functioning,
• To apply knowledge to promote health and welfare in a pluralistic society by enhancing the functioning of individuals and social systems,
• To translate knowledge into science based programs policies and professional practices responsive to societal needs, and
• To transmit knowledge through educational programs, which inform individual development, provide understanding of human behavior, and prepare scientist-practitioners to become future leaders and innovators.
• In the accomplishment of this mission we…
• Value the fundamental rights, dignity, and worth of all people, while achieving our goal to create a climate of understanding and respect among diverse individuals,
• Respect cultural, individual, and role differences, due to age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and socioeconomic status,
• Commit to fostering and integrating multiculturalism at both a didactic and personal level, and
• Promote conflict resolution in a just and responsible fashion that avoids or minimizes harm while respecting the rights of all individuals.

Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Justice (JEDI)