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Earning a degree in psychology from the University of Oklahoma means joining a department where rigorous research meets real-world impact. OU Psychology students gain a strong foundation in scientific inquiry while exploring how psychological principles shape individual behavior, relationships, and communities. Through hands-on research opportunities, engaged faculty mentorship, and a curriculum grounded in ethical practice and respect for individual differences, students develop critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills that translate across careers. Whether preparing for graduate study, healthcare, education, business, or public service, OU’s psychology program equips students to turn research-driven insights into meaningful, human-centered impact.
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New research from the University of Oklahoma sheds light on an understudied area of science: iron levels in the blood and their relationship to cognitive performance in women transitioning into menopause. The findings are good news for women experiencing brain fog and other symptoms.
Psychology professor Shane Connelly, Ph.D., has been selected as the University of Oklahoma’s recipient of the Faculty Achievement Award supported by the Southeastern Conference
Texas native McKenna Nhem didn’t always envision herself majoring in psychology. Yet this December, she will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma – an unexpected but fulfilling path.
