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Research in Psychology

The Department of Psychology is actively engaged in vibrant research initiatives to advance the science and practice of psychology. Faculty publish widely, are featured in national and international media, and have won major research awards from premier research bodies including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). The main research areas in the department are: Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Neuropsychology and Pediatric and Child Psychology, along with the work being done in the WELL Center.

Research Areas

Maria Schultheis, PhD, Professor of Psychology looking at a brain with psychology students

Neuropsychology

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Pediatric & Child Psychology

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Forensic Psychology
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Health Psychology

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Applied Cognitive and Behavioral Science

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The WELL Center

View a full listing of Psychology Faculty Research Interests

Prospective Student Inquiries

Please send inquiries to coas@drexel.edu or call us at 215.895.1805. We look forward to hearing from you.