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Department of Psychology

Graduate

As a graduate student in the Department of Psychology, you can choose from Ph.D. training programs in experimental psychology, clinical-community psychology (APA accredited as a program in clinical psychology), and school psychology (APA accredited, NASP accredited). You'll also have the opportunity to earn a master's Degree during your course of study.

Courses of Study

Clinical Community Program

Our program focuses on integrating cultural factors into psychological research and applied practice.

Experimental Program

Students in this program are will focus on the integration across multiple areas of experimental psychology to further psychological science

School Program

Students in this program are will focus on the integration across multiple areas of school psychology to further psychological science

Behavior-Biomedical Interface Program

We're training the next generation of behavioral scientists.

Training in Quantitative Psychology

We offer comprehensive training in Quantitative Psychology within the Experimental Program. Also, students whose emphasis is not in Quantitative Psychology may obtain a Certificate of Concentration in Quantitative Methods for Psychology.

Graduate Bulletin

For detailed program information including curriculum and requirements, please view the academic bulletin, the university's official document of record concerning graduate-level academic programs and regulations.

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