The Department of Psychology at Wake Forest University emphasizes both the commitment to excellence in classroom teaching characteristic of the liberal arts college and the commitment to scholarship characteristic of the research university. Such a dual emphasis is consistent with the faculty’s philosophy that education and science are intimately related ventures, each of which benefits from the other.
We offer a rigorous undergraduate curriculum in psychology that emphasizes its scientific foundations and a research-oriented master’s program. Our faculty teach courses and conduct research in a wide variety of areas. Across this work, three research themes consistently emerge: self-regulation, the science of well-being, and approaches to analysis and measurement.
The Department of Psychology values, respects, and celebrates the experiences, beliefs, and practices stemming from varied cultures and circumstances. Our deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion plays out through coursework, programming by majors, and research.
Department News
- Three Psychology Faculty Receive Tenure and Promotion!
- Dr. Melissa Maffeo receives promotion to Full Teaching Professor!
- WFU Psychology Professor Will Fleeson appointed Associate Provost for AI Initiatives at Wake Forest
- Dr. Heath Green Shares Helpful Information on the Clinical Psychology Career Path
- Dr. Shannon Brady Shares Helpful Information on Searching and Applying for Graduate Schools in Psychology