Program Overview

Psychology PhD Program

The Psychology PhD program offers training in the skills necessary to use theoretical knowledge and advanced design and statistical skills to explore complex biopsychosocial issues.

Program Overview

The PhD in Psychology produces graduates with a reputation for research excellence who are prepared to pursue careers in both academic and applied settings. Areas of focus include the exploration of complex cognitive, developmental, and social issues, behavioral and biologically related health topics including military health, and psychometric and statistical techniques.

Research Opportunities

Theoretical, statistical, and research design skills are applied to solve problems in a variety of psychological areas, including:

• Social, Developmental, and Cognitive Psychology
• Biopsychology
• Military Health
• Clinical Mental Health

Faculty offer an integrative approach to student training, focusing on research and the development of statistical and scientific writing skills and oral communication.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program requires:

• A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution
• A minimum GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Completed adequate credit hours or foreign institution equivalent coursework as preparation for the program
• Transcripts from all institutions attended, with international transcripts recorded/translated to English
• Credential evaluation if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions
• GRE scores not older than five years
• English Language Proficiency: 550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100
• A purpose statement focusing on professional goals and research experience
• 3 academic or professional references demonstrating your attributes for successful completion of this program
• Documentation of prior research experience

Application Deadlines

• Priority deadline: November 1
• International deadline: February 1
• Domestic deadline: February 1
• Admission decisions are made on November 1 (priority) and February 1

Funding Opportunities

Information about scholarships is available.

Career Options

The program prepares students for future careers that are in demand, including:

• Careers based on data pulled from sources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and online job postings

Courses and Schedule

The PhD in Psychology is a highly analytical, research-driven program that goes beyond foundational learning, offering advanced training in:

• Multivariate Statistical Analysis
• Bayesian Statistics
• Time Series Analysis
• Categorical Data Analysis
• Nonparametric Statistics
• Advanced Topics in Biopsychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Applied Social Psychology
• Applied Cognitive Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Military Health Psychology
• Advanced Topics in Diversity and Health Disparities

Graduate Advisor of Record

Joseph Houpt, PhD