Overview
Why Pursue a PhD In Psychology
The PhD in Psychology produces graduates with a reputation for research excellence who are prepared to pursue careers in both academic and applied settings. Areas of focus include the exploration of complex cognitive, developmental, and social issues, behavioral and biologically related health topics including military health, and psychometric and statistical techniques.
Students at The University of Texas at San Antonio will have the opportunity to develop their scientific communication skills by completing a dissertation and pursuing publication and grant opportunities. The focus of this program is on excellence in experimental psychology. Therefore, the curriculum does not include clinical training or preparation for licensure.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Research Design
- Military Health Psychology
- Advanced Topics in Biopsychology
- Advanced Topics in Clinical Psychology
- Advanced Topics in Applied Social Psychology
- Advanced Topics in Applied Cognitive Psychology
- Advanced Topics in Diversity and Health Disparities
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Fall: February 1
Language
Credits
- 48 semester credit hours beyond the master’s degree
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology View 195 other PhDs in Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
- Transcripts from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English
- Credential Evaluation: required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions.
- GRE scores not older than five years.
- Purpose Statement (two SOPs required: professional and research)
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation: 3 demonstrating your academic and personal attributes for success in this program
Tuition Fee
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International
18432 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18432 USD per year during 96 months. -
National
18432 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18432 USD per year during 96 months. -
In-State
9466 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9466 USD per year during 96 months.
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Scholarships Information
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