About the Program

Welcome to the study of how we think, feel, and behave. The Stanford Psychology undergraduate program introduces you to the theories and empirical studies of human behavior. We combine scientific research with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, offering an inviting space to explore the mind and brain. Whether you are interested in child development, social interaction, or cognitive processes, our program empowers you to ask big questions and provides a solid foundation for graduate studies in the field, as well as a wide range of professional careers, from business to education to law and more.

What You'll Study

Our curriculum is designed to help you explore the complexities of human behavior while building significant analytical and research skills. Here is what you can look forward to during your time in the program:

• A Diverse Range of Topics: Explore the many factors that shape human experience, including aging, decision-making, emotion, identity, language, learning and memory, psychopathology, race, and social perception.

• Core Areas of Mind and Behavior: Build a solid foundation in the discipline by exploring coursework across cognitive science, developmental psychology, clinical/affective science, social psychology, and neuroscience.

• Join a Thriving Community: Take advantage of the many opportunities for involvement, such as participation in our undergraduate psychology association (SUPA) and connecting with faculty and peer mentors. 

• Active Research: Gain practical experience by collaborating directly with faculty as a research assistant in active labs or by participating in the Psych-Summer Program, working on a research project supervised by a faculty member.