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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.
Current Psychology News
The Engle family's love for UNLV runs so deep they named their terrier-poodle mix Rebel. Now, they're helping the next generation of Honors College students unleash their potential.
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With programs spanning bachelor’s through doctoral levels, students can tailor their education to their specific professional goals.
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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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Psychology In The News
We’ve all been there: One second, you decide to click on a reel that looks interesting, and the next, you’re an hour deep into scrolling, can barely remember what you just watched, and are feeling mentally drained. And while we always vow to never do that again (and start toying with the idea of a flip phone), the next day, or—if we’re honest—just a few hours later, we’re scrolling again.
I ripped open $892 worth of Pokémon packs on my phone in under 15 minutes and walked away with 62 cents. My adrenaline rush felt like the future of gambling.
Another double-header from the UNLV Risk and Gambling conference, this time we talk with Shane Kraus about gambling addiction among the armed forces, and among veterans.
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.
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