Syracuse University (informally 'Cuse or SU) is a private research university in Syracuse, New York, United States. Established in 1870 with roots in the Methodist Episcopal Church, the university has been nonsectarian since 1920. Located in the city's University Hill neighborhood, east and southeast of Downtown Syracuse, the large campus features an eclectic mix of architecture, ranging from nineteenth-century Romanesque Revival to contemporary buildings. Syracuse University is organized into 13 schools and colleges and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity".
Syracuse University's Department of Psychology in Syracuse, New York, provides in-depth scientific exploration of behavior and the human mind. Building on a history dating back to 1889, the department offers comprehensive undergraduate programs leading to BA or BS degrees and a minor, alongside graduate MS and PhD programs with specializations in Clinical, Cognitive, School, and Social Psychology. The curriculum is designed to cultivate critical thinking, robust research skills, and a strong ethical understanding, with faculty actively engaging students in cutting-edge research across diverse psychological areas. This rigorous training equips graduates for a wide array of professional paths in fields like healthcare, education, therapy, business, and social services, or for continued academic pursuits at the graduate level.
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