UNF: Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences

Mission

The UNF Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is dedicated to being a hub of innovative scientific discovery and education that is focused on improving our communities and preparing our students to succeed in a rapidly-changing world.

Who We Are

We are a STEM discipline and as a hub science we are collaborative and interdisciplinary in our research and teaching.
We are student-focused and care about our students’ development, well-being, and success.
We are community-engaged and strive for positive impact in our communities.

Psychological and Brain Sciences Department News

There is always something new and noteworthy happening within the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. We take great pride in the accomplishments and successes of our faculty, students, and staff in advancing the field of psychology. For more updates and to stay connected with our department, please visit our Instagram and LinkedIn.

Congratulations to Graduate Student Ziena Baker on being named December 2024's Graduate Student of the Month! Ziena’s commitment to academic excellence, professional growth, and community impact makes her an outstanding role model. Please join us in celebrating her achievements as our Graduate Student of the Month!

Graduate student Abby Pruitt was featured for her research on cognitive processes and study strategies, as well as her leadership in revitalizing Psi Chi at UNF after the pandemic. Learn more about her journey and contributions in the Graduate School Newsletter!

UNF Psychology again achieved national prominence as a top-ranked program on the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges list! Psychology program rankings began last year and we have made national rankings since its inception, even climbing to a higher ranking this year reflecting the hard work and dedication of our students and faculty.

Psychology Soars! UNF Psychology is a Nationally Ranked Program!