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Psychology PhD

The Psychology PhD program is a five-year program where students earn both a Master's degree and a Doctorate in psychology.

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Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Independent Research: Conduct independent research resulting in an original contribution to knowledge in psychology, including all steps from generating an original question to writing a manuscript describing all aspects of the study.
  2. Core Knowledge: Demonstrate broad knowledge of psychology, advanced knowledge in a specialized area, and knowledge of statistics and methods used in psychology research.
  3. Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World: Articulate principles of ethical and socially responsible behavior by psychologists, including in the context of human diversity; conduct research that is ethical and socially responsible.
  4. Teaching and Mentorship: Demonstrate skill in educating and mentoring individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
  5. Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills appropriate for the field of psychology.
  6. Professionalism: Acquire knowledge and professional skills necessary for careers in psychology.

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Curriculum

Professional Core

Methods Core

Content Core

Select three:

Concentration Electives

Complete 24 credits of courses relevant to the student's concentration

Research and Thesis

Total Credits

111

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Milestones

  1. First-year project
  2. Program of Study meeting
  3. Master's thesis/MS
  4. Preliminary Exam
  5. Dissertation proposal
  6. Dissertation/PhD

Assessment

SLO 1 SLO 2 SLO 3 SLO 4 SLO 5 SLO6
OutcomeIndependent Research ​ Core Knowledge ​ Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World ​ Teaching and Mentorship ​ Communication Skills​ Professionalism
Assessment Method ​ Dissertation Evaluation Rubric completed during the dissertation defense evaluation by the graduate committee. ​ Prelim Evaluation Rubric completed during the written and oral prelim evaluations by the graduate committee. Grade in PSY 523 Ethics in Psychological Research. Additional measures to be considered.Annual review feedback from major advisor. Additional measures to be created.Written and oral communication evaluation as part of Dissertation Evaluation Rubric and Prelim Evaluation Rubric. Major advisor feedback on dissertation defense.Grade in PSY 521 Issues in Professional Psychology. Additional measures to be created.
Assessment Benchmark All students pass their dissertation and dissertation defense.All students pass written and oral preliminary exams.All students pass PSY 523 Ethics in Psychological Research with a B- or higher.All students meet expectations.All students pass oral preliminary exam; and dissertation and dissertation defenseAll students pass all three terms of PSY 521 Issues in Professional Psychology.