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.