As part of Stanford's ongoing deep commitment to undergraduate education, the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education has funded a series of large lecture course initiatives. The award-winning Psychology One Program shares the VPUE's vision and is committed to Psychology One being a flagship course for the Psychology department and for the university.

This course is offered every quarter; it is taken by 500-600 students each year. Stanford's Psychology One is designed for students who may major or minor in psychology and has also has been carefully crafted to serve as an important contribution to any liberal arts education. Because of Psychology's unique focus on who we are and how we think, feel, and act as human beings, Psychology One is an important course in any undergraduates career. A Psychology One media team creates a timeless archive of photographs, illustrations, animated concepts, digital video and interactive tools that are infused into teaching. The program seeks to personalize students' education and engage them in scholarship. Its aim is to make Psychology One a fulfilling, rewarding, and worthwhile experience for undergraduates, graduates and faculty alike.

In the program’s first year: Kelly McGonigal was awarded the Gores Award, Stanford University’s highest teaching award for her service in the Psychology One program. In its second year: Jazmin Quill was awarded the Dinkelspiel Award, Stanford University’s highest award for exceptional contributions to undergraduate education; Benoit Monin was the recipient of the Dean's Teaching Award in Psychology; and James Gross was named the Rachford and Carlota A. Harris University Fellow in Undergraduate Education. 2007: James Gross became the second member of the Psychology One team to receive the Gores Award, Stanford University’s highest teaching honor.

Located in the country's number one psychology department, the Psychology One Program has brought together a team of world-class researchers also dedicated to world-class teaching. Its cross-campus ties include a close relationship with the Dean of Freshman’s Office, the Stanford Writing Center, and the Undergraduate Advising Center . TAs are mentored and undergo pedagogical training from Stanford’s Center for Teaching and Learning which also houses Stanford tutors dedicated specifically to Psychology One students.