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The Department of Psychology offers students a broad foundation in fundamental psychological concepts. We also provide opportunities for students to take specialty courses and be involved in research and various applied settings. Our curriculum meets the needs of students intending to pursue advanced training in psychology, education, medicine, or other related fields.
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UNLV’s commencement tradition highlights exceptional students who embody the highest level of academic excellence and community involvement.
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UNLV-led study is the first to examine attitudes of men toward the social media housewife trend that calls for return to traditional gender roles.
Psychology In The News
A recently published case report in Frontiers in Neuroscience details how a high dose of psilocybin mushrooms appeared to temporarily restore specific daily functions and communication abilities in an individual with advanced Alzheimer’s disease. The findings suggest that certain brain networks might retain dormant capacities even in the late stages of neurodegeneration.

Despite supportive community efforts, the Vegas Strong Fund continues to raise funds for the project set to break ground in October.
As evidenced by the popularity of "Yesteryear," a subculture of "traditional wives" is making big waves in the culture wars.

More than three dozen homicides have been reported across the Las Vegas Valley so far this year, with many stemming from domestic disputes, verbal altercations, and ongoing interpersonal conflicts. While each case has its own circumstance, behavioral health experts and UNLV Associate Psychology Professor Dr. Stephen Benning are weighing in.

UNLV appears several times on U.S. News & World’s Report’s new Best Global Universities rankings.
Sellers on TikTok used pricey items to lure bidders to “Surprise Sets” livestreams, but most of the auctions yielded only cheap prizes. Gambling experts are concerned about the potential for harm.
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