January 2025 University Catalog

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology degree program provides learners with advanced academic preparation with an emphasis on research and scholarship. Learners pursue a specialization during which they engage in a competency-based, scholar-practitioner curriculum that can be applied in a range of fields, including psychology, mental health, education, business, and public policy. Successful graduates of this degree program are prepared to apply psychological principles in areas such as teaching, administration, research, consultation, coaching, management, and leadership. The PhD in Psychology specializations are not designed or intended to meet licensure requirements for any licensed profession.

Specializations

General Psychology

Developmental Psychology

Educational Psychology

Industrial/Organizational Psychology