Candidates for the Ph.D. in applied psychology must earn a minimum of 108 credits in approved graduate courses. Candidates will undertake a program of study determined in consultation with an advisory committee.
| Focus of Training |
Course Number and Title |
Cr. |
|---|
| Applied Psychology Core |
Three of the following four courses:
PSY 610. Community Psychology
PSY 614. Advanced Applied Social Psychology
PSY 615. Advanced Applied Developmental Psychology
PSY 616. Advanced Applied Organizational Psychology
and
PSY 618. Ethics and Professional Issues in Applied Research and Practice |
12
4
_____
16
|
| Methodology Core (Required of all students) |
PSY 621 - Univariate Quantitative Methods
PSY 622 - Multiple Regression and Multivariate Quantitative Methods
PSY 624 - Research Design in Applied Psychology
PSY 5xx/6xx - Research Methods Elective |
5
5
4
4
_____
18
|
| Courses in Major Concentration Areas |
Depending on the area of concentration, students take a minimum of 12 credit hours of elective courses. Please refer to the area curriculum plans for specific requirements and recommendations |
12 |
| Additional Electives |
5xx/6xx. Electives (including optional PSY 604 Internship credits of up to 8) |
27 |
| Independent Research |
PSY 503. Thesis
PSY 603. Dissertation |
8
27
_____
35
|
| Total: |
|
108 |