The Department of Psychological Sciences at Rice University in Houston, TX, offers a comprehensive exploration into human behavior and cognition. It provides students with a strong foundation built on rigorous research and theoretical understanding, emphasizing the integration of basic psychological science with real-world applications. The department offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs, covering diverse research areas from neuroscience to industrial-organizational psychology, preparing students for various careers and advanced study. Known for its research contributions and highly-ranked programs, particularly in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, the department fosters a vibrant academic community dedicated to advancing the field.
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William Marsh Rice University, commonly referred to as Rice University, is a private research university in Houston, Texas. It was founded in 1912 as the Rice Institute after the murder of its namesake William Marsh Rice. Rice is a research university with an undergraduate focus. It has a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. Rice has been a member of the Association of American Universities since 1985 and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity". The university is organized into eight schools of academic study: Wiess School of Natural Sciences, George R. Brown School of Engineering, School of Social Sciences, School of Architecture, Shepherd School of Music, School of Humanities, Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business and Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. Rice competes in 14 NCAA Division I varsity sports and is a part of the American Athletic Conference. Its teams are the Rice Owls.
