Located within the College of Science & Engineering at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, the Department of Psychology delves into human and animal behavior using rigorous scientific inquiry and practical application. Following a scientist-practitioner model, students gain valuable hands-on experience by actively participating in research alongside faculty across numerous psychological domains. The department offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology and an M.S. in Developmental Trauma, with a curriculum spanning diverse research areas from behavioral neuroscience to clinical psychology. Employing a teacher-scholar approach, the program effectively prepares graduates for a wide array of future paths, whether continuing academic pursuits in areas like medicine or law, or entering professional fields such as human resources or marketing.
View PsychologyTCU is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a selective group of 62 leading research universities in North America. The university is also a member of the Big 12 Conference, a collegiate athletic conference that sponsors competition in 24 sports.