Psychology and Counseling Research Faculty

Our faculty have a wide range of research interests and enjoy mentoring both doctoral and undergraduate students who are interested in working with their team!

At UMKC, our faculty come from clinical and experimental traditions, including social psychology, cognitive science and quantitative psychology. They have active programs of research and invite student participation in their projects. Research areas range from understanding basic cognitive and emotional processes to more applied questions related to the impact of crime and victimization, the adaptation of refugees in Kansas City and the promotion of better food choices by children.