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Emphasis - Experimental Psychology

Ph.D. in Psychology

Description

The Ph.D. in psychology is offered as either an emphasis in experimental psychology or clinical psychology. A Ph.D. in experimental psychology prepares an individual for an academic position in psychology, or as a research scientist in a nonacademic setting. Students specialize in behavioral neuroscience, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, or social psychology. The Ph.D. in clinical psychology is designed to prepare an individual to become a professional psychologist capable of working in clinical or research settings.

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 54

Course Requirements

The Ph.D. degree must be completed by fulfilling the requirements for either the emphasis in experimental psychology or clinical psychology.

Emphasis - Experimental Psychology

Description

A Ph.D. in experimental psychology prepares an individual for an academic position in psychology, or as a research scientist in a nonacademic setting. Students specialize in behavioral neuroscience, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, or social psychology.

Course Requirements

Students must complete the following courses: Psy 603, Psy 604, Psy 617, and Psy 648; Psy 655 every semester; four courses from the six core courses of Psy 505, 607, 612, 615, 618 or 651; two other departmental courses, excluding Psy 647, Psy 697, and Psy 797.

Degree Requirements

The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.

Ph.D. in Psychology

Requirement Hours Description
Select an emphasis Select one of the Ph.D. in Psychology emphasis: Experimental Psychology or Clinical Psychology.
GPA requirements A cumulative average of not less than 3.0 (B) must be achieved in all graduate work taken.
Liberal Arts Dean's approval This Degree Audit program is an advising tool only. The student must still apply for a degree by returning a completed Degree Application Form to the dean's office before the last day to add classes in the semester preceding the semester in which the stuent expects to graduate. The Dean's Office will make the final certification that the courses listed on the application qualify the student for graduation. The Dean's Office will also determine if other university requirements (GPA, etc.) have been met.

Emphasis - Experimental Psychology

Requirement Hours Description
Psy 603 - C min 3 Complete Psy 603 with a grade of C or better.
Psy 604 - C min 3 Complete Psy 604 with a grade of C or better.
Psy 617 - C min 2 Complete Psy 617 with a grade of C or better.
Psy 648 - C min 3 Complete Psy 648 with a grade of C or better.
Add'l course work 2 Student must complete two other departmental courses excluding Psy 647, 697 and 797.
Core courses 12 Student must complete at least four courses from the six core courses of Psy 505, 607, 612, 615, 618 or 651.
The policies and regulations contained in this online University of Mississippi Catalog are in effect for the current or selected semester. The catalog is not a contract, but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change the fees, rules, and schedules for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. Implicit in each student’s enrollment with the university is an agreement to comply with university rules and regulations, which the university may modify to exercise properly its educational responsibility.