Why study psychology?
Psychology as a science studies questions that are fundamental to understanding ourselves and our day-to-day lives. We explore why and how people think, feel and act the way they do in an ever-changing world.
We are a community of students and faculty passionate about psychology as a scientific discipline, and we use and practically apply our discoveries to improve the lives of individuals and communities. We welcome students to contribute to our research labs and community-based partnerships as part of their learning experiences and work toward their degree.
Learn more about what psychologists do and why employers value these skills.
News
April 15, 2025
Three undergraduates and one recent alum earn distinguished awards for international summer study
The four, who have ties to the Honors College, will pursue programs related to diplomacy and science.
April 4, 2025
VCU inventor gives lawmakers a look at the virtual reality treatment that is serving veterans’ mental health
To help combat addiction, Jarrod Reisweber’s high-tech, self-directed therapy extends the impact of professional care.
Feb. 27, 2025
At the movies: Professors review Oscar-nominated films through the lens of their expertise
Ahead of the Academy Awards, professors discuss what worked – or didn’t – in five of the 2025 nominees.
Psychology Spotlight
Meet Araba
Araba Amissa developed a passion for understanding human behavior and emotions in high school and decided to lean into that interest with a psychology degree. Visit our 'Meet a Student' page to read more about Araba's favorite classes, professors and her work in the Cultural Psychology in Africa lab.
Fast track to a master's degree in counselor education
Earn your B.S. in psychology and M.Ed. in counselor education in six years by completing approved graduate courses during the senior year of your undergraduate program.
Study in our new STEM building
Our brand new, 169,000-square-foot building is dedicated to all things STEM, including psychology. Psychology students will have the opportunity to learn in state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and shared study spaces.