Program Overview

Psychology Graduate Program

The Psychology Graduate Program at Harvard University is a highly interdisciplinary program that focuses on the science of mental life. The program is organized into four research areas:

• Clinical Science/Experimental Psychopathology
• Developmental Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Cognition, Brain, and Behavior (CBB)

Program Structure

Students enrolled in the PhD program may follow one of two tracks:

• Clinical Science
• The Common Curriculum, which includes Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Cognition, Brain, and Behavior (CBB) Students may only be considered for Clinical Science during the graduate school application process, and may not transfer in at a later date.

Program Components

The program includes the following components:

• Required Courses
• First Year Project
• Second Year Project
• Master's in Passing
• Prospectus
• Dissertation & Defense
• Graduating & Commencement

Funding

The program offers various funding opportunities, including:

• Financial Aid
• Teaching
• Departmental Research Support
• GSAS Fellowships

Clinical Internship

The program also includes a Clinical Internship Allowance.

Research Areas

The Psychology Department is organized into four research areas:

• Clinical Science/Experimental Psychopathology
• Developmental Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Cognition, Brain, and Behavior (CBB)