The establishment of the Department of Psychology and Educational Sciences at Yazd University began in 1996. After numerous follow-ups and meetings with the heads of educational groups and university officials, the department was separated from the Faculty of Humanities with three educational groups. The department's independent building, spanning 2,000 square meters, was inaugurated in 2016 with the attendance of the esteemed Deputy Minister of Science, Research, and Technology. The department initially had three groups, which expanded to four in 2023 with the addition of another educational group.

Here is a timeline of the department's establishment:

• 1996: The establishment of the Department of Psychology and Educational Sciences began.
• 2016: The department's independent building was inaugurated.
• 2023: The department expanded to four educational groups.

The department's establishment has been a significant milestone in the development of Yazd University. The department has played a vital role in promoting education and research in the fields of psychology and educational sciences in Iran.