The Ohio State University Department of Psychology

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  • 3rd largest major at Ohio State
  • 119 years in the making
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Graduate Studies

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Research Areas

Our more than 50 tenure-stream faculty conduct groundbreaking studies across nine specialties. Learn more →

Research Centers and Collaboratives

Our interdisciplinary centers and collaboratives connect the department with experts across Ohio State and with partners around the world.

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Psychological Services Center

In our outpatient clinic, clinical psychology doctoral students offer free treatment to central Ohio adults. 

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Upcoming Events

Lisa Cravens-Brown
Mon, November 16, 2026
Quantitative Area Brownbag: Lisa Cravens-Brown
12:30 pm
Psychology Building Room 115
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Mon, November 16, 2026
Explore & Discover Careers in Psychology
3:30 pm
Psychology Building, Room 035
Colorful Books on a Shelf
Tue, November 17, 2026
Psychology Book Club
12:00 pm
TBD
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Tue, November 17, 2026
Graduate Student Research Forum
4:00 pm
Psychology Building 035

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Recent News

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Golomb receives $2.6 million NIH grant for visual perception and neuroscience research
By Lauren Pond

Ohio State psychology professor Julie Golomb has received a five-year, $2.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to support her ongoing research on visual stability and eye…

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Staff Spotlight: Kathy Loos

This new profile series spotlights the fantastic staff members who help keep the department running!

This month, meet Senior Academic Advisor Kathy Loos.

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AGGRS grants support three psychology doctoral candidates
By Lauren Pond

Congratulations to psychology graduate students Rani Bawa, Lily Brouder and Natalia Provolo on their success in this year's Alumni Grants for…

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Ohio State mentorship program receives support from LeBron James Family Foundation

Led by Devon Carter, an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, the Recognize Education and Learning Mentorship Program connects college and high school students.

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Dr. Michael Vasey
Emeritus Professor, Clinical
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Facilities Coordinator
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Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology
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Vladislav Khvostov
Postdoctoral Scholar, Vision and Cognitive Neuroscience Lab
khvostov.2@osu.edu

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