Chapman University is a private research university in Orange, California. It was founded in 1861 as a Methodist college and became affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in 1924. The university has eleven schools and colleges and is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Chapman enrolls over 8,500 students from all 50 states and over 100 countries.
Chapman University's Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, located in Orange, California within the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, provides a dynamic environment for the scientific exploration of the human mind, behavior, and neural processes. Offering undergraduate and graduate programs like the BA in Psychology and MAs in Marriage and Family Therapy and Industrial and Organizational Psychology, the department grounds students in theory, research methods, and data analysis. A strong emphasis is placed on hands-on learning and engaging in rigorous research alongside faculty, equipping graduates with practical skills and a deep understanding for diverse careers and advanced studies.
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