{"id":8,"date":"2013-11-15T20:12:18","date_gmt":"2013-11-15T20:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/psychology\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2025-07-25T09:41:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T13:41:08","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/psychology\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-metric  \"><span>~1000<\/span><span>undergraduate\nmajors<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-metric  \"><span>~54<\/span><span>graduate students<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-metric  \"><span>~25<\/span><span>full-time faculty<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1282\/about_page.jpg\" alt=\"students in a group consultation\" class=\"wp-image-1342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1282\/about_page.jpg 400w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1282\/about_page-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1282\/about_page-208x150.jpg 208w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1282\/about_page-80x58.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Degrees Offered<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/psychology\/academics\/b-a-b-s-program\/\">Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/psychology\/academics\/b-a-b-s-program\/\">Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), with concentrations in:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/psychology\/academics\/ph-d-program\/behavioral-science\/\">Behavioral Science<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/psychology\/academics\/ph-d-program\/clinical-psychology\/\">Clinical Psychology<\/a> (APA Accredited)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certificate Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inp\/academics\">Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Neuroscience<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/psychology\/academics\/uri-alcohol-and-drug-academic-certificate\/\">URI Alcohol and Drug Academic Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Affiliated Centers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/psychology\/affiliated-centers\/bcrc\/\">Behavior Change Research Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cprc\/\">Cancer Prevention Research Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pcc\/\">Psychological Consultation Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Mission Is&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To <em>generate<\/em> knowledge of basic psychological processes and contextual influences on psychological and physical functioning,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To <em>apply<\/em> knowledge to promote health and welfare in a pluralistic society by enhancing the functioning of individuals and social systems,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To <em>translate<\/em> knowledge into science based programs policies and professional practices responsive to societal needs, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To <em>transmit<\/em> knowledge through educational programs, which inform individual development, provide understanding of human behavior, and prepare scientist-practitioners to become future leaders and innovators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>In the accomplishment of this mission we\u2026<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Value<\/em> the fundamental rights, dignity, and worth of all people, while achieving our goal to create a climate of understanding and respect among diverse individuals,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Respect<\/em> cultural, individual, and role differences, due to age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and socioeconomic status,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Commit<\/em> to fostering and integrating multiculturalism at both a didactic and personal level, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Promote<\/em> conflict resolution in a just and responsible fashion that avoids or minimizes harm while respecting the rights of all individuals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commitment to 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