• The PhD in Psychology provides knowledge of the basic content areas in psychology and practical experience in applying this knowledge to solve human problems in relationships, work, and education.
  • The core course requirements cover subject matter identified by the profession as essential to doctoral training. This includes biological, social, cognitive, and individual bases of behavior, as well as the history of psychology.
  • The program offers the following concentrations: applied developmental psychology, clinical psychology, cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, human factors/applied cognition, and industrial/organizational psychology.
  • University provides rigorous training in scientific methods and clinical activities, with an emphasis on those that are informed by empirical research.
  • Students pursuing this concentration must complete 79 graduate credits comprised of doctoral coursework and at least 12 credits of dissertation research. 
  • Students get the opportunity to complete a full-time, 12-month clinical psychology internship at a site accredited by the American Psychological Association.