Ph.D. Program Areas
Ph.D. Program Areas
Areas of Emphasis




APPLIED DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
We focus on how knowledge and research regarding human development can be used to help solve real-world problems.
APPLIED QUANTITATIVE PSYCHOLOGY
We focus on the use, development, and teaching of advanced statistical methods for social and behavioral research.
APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
We study social psychological understandings of the self, interpersonal relations, intergroup relations, and social cognition.
COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY
Our research promotes healthy relationship, group, and community functioning and well-being, with many projects addressing issues relevant to underrepresented and disadvantaged groups.
INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
We're interested in helping organizations be highly productive while ensuring that their workers are able to lead physically and psychologically healthy work lives.