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Welcome to UAB’s Department of Psychology

We are one of the largest undergraduate majors on campus, the home of three excellent graduate programs, and a center for cutting-edge research conducted by faculty and students working together.

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“My degree prepared me to better understand psychological factors that can contribute to patient illness and outcomes."

Bhavan A. Modi UAB Medical School, Class of '22

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Latest News

  • Upcoming interdisciplinary forums to honor the life and legacy of Theodore Haddin
    The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences has selected five presentations for the 2024-2025 Theodore Haddin Interdisciplinary Forum Series (also known as “Haddin Forums”).
  • UAB researchers aim to improve sleep and quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome
    For their continued research in sleep disorders in individuals with Down syndrome, UAB’s Caroline G. Richter, Ph.D. and S. Justin Thomas, Ph.D. were named the recipients of the 2024-2025 McNulty Civitan Scientist Award.
  • Study shows how virtual reality could train children to achieve adult pedestrian functioning
    Study looks at how much virtual training children could use to develop adult street crossing competency and what might help children acquire that competency earlier.