Psychology is one of the most popular and nuanced academic disciplines offered at the University of South Carolina. Our department uses research and technology to study the brain and human behavior to solve some of humanity’s most important issues.
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Study
Study the science of the brain, behavior and mental health while developing skills that open doors to careers across healthcare, education, technology and beyond.
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Research
Here, you'll make discoveries that shape the field of psychology, exploring topics like neuroscience, clinical practice and community health.
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Beyond the Classroom
From study abroad to outreach programs with community partners to clinical experiences, you'll learn how psychology applies in real-world settings.
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Neuroscience student finds purpose
Senior Jaelyn Souza urges new Gamecocks to keep an open mind. A neuroscience major, she discovered her path through hands-on, beyond-the-classroom experiences and is pursuing a career in special education where science, service and purpose connect.
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Psychology and criminology major on study abroad
For psychology and criminology junior Caroline Hinkebein, exploring the world meant going to the University of South Carolina — nearly 1,000 miles away from her hometown.
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USC psychologist uses mobile EEG to expand access
AJ Peterman is undergoing an EEG for a study led by Caitlin Hudac, director of USC’s Brain Research Across Development lab.
