Psychology

Program Summary

Psychology is a broad and varied field that focuses on the human experience and behavior.

The PhD in psychology degree, usually offered at public and private research universities, provides rigorous research training designed to prepare graduates for a career in academia or research, or for practice as a licensed clinical psychologist.

This degree covers many different aspects of psychology, including perception, cognition, neuroscience, and behavior.

While PhD in psychology programs tend to have more of a research focus than their Doctor of Psychology counterparts, PhD programs can also prepare students for licensure in applied psychology, and fulfill most states’ minimum educational requirements.

Students take courses in various qualitative and quantitative research theories and methodologies and conduct independent research with the supervision of a faculty mentor.