Since 1989, the Department of Applied Psychology has been home to some of the best minds and boldest thinking in the fields of psychology and counseling. Unlike other psychology programs that are very focused on theory, simply for theory, Applied Psychology focuses on understanding, impacting on, and informing lived experience in specific settings and cultural contexts.

The Applied Psychology faculty do very solid, integrative, and theoretical work, by using varied methodologies but our interest is always in the question – how does this matter for real people? Individually, in the family context, and in communities in the U.S. and globally.

When you come to and come through any of our programs, you’re going to be the kind of scholar that can answer the question – how does culture manifest itself in relation to the questions that I’m asking. You’re going to be introduced to methodologies that will allow you to answer those questions in fine-tuned and thoughtful ways. You’re going to be able to apply that knowledge in a way that really transforms people’s lives globally.

To find out more about our degree programs visit our department homepage.

Research

Research is at the core of our mission in the Department of Applied Psychology. Applied Psychology faculty and students are engaged in efforts to produce discoveries and scholarship that deliver real benefit to New York City, the nation, and the world. Explore the research centers and labs in the department to learn more about specific research efforts occurring across the department by our distinguished faculty.