Overview

The Social Psychology program at Florida State University offers students in-depth training in both basic and applied research. The goal of the program is to prepare students for future positions as researchers and educators.

Most graduate students develop further expertise in a specific area or areas of social and personality psychology through hands-on research, in collaboration with one primary faculty member in the Social program.

Some students may also have opportunities to collaborate with faculty in the other psychology programs whose interests and expertise are relevant to social psychology.

Features

Coursework provides students with an education in a broad range of areas including classic and contemporary issues in social psychology, methodological and statistical approaches to psychological research, as well as in depth seminars in specialty areas such as prejudice and stereotyping, close relationships, motivation, social cognition, and evolutionary psychology.

Programme Structure

Research

Close Relationships

Evolutionary Psychology

Implicit Attitudes, Evaluation, and Threat Processing

Motivation and Social Cognition

Prejudice and Stereotyping

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tallahassee, United States

Disciplines

Social Psychology View 14 other PhDs in Social Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Matching student and faculty research interests plays a major role in the admissions process; applicants should list faculty whose research best fits their own interests.

Minimum GPA: 3.0; average GPA: 3.7

GRE - students may request a GRE waiver if they meet specific criteria. See below for more information.

Psychology subject GRE is not required

Most students have 1-2 years empirical research experience before entering the department

3 strong letters of recommendation

Statement of purpose describing areas of academic interest, experience, and career goals (≤ 2-3 double spaced pages) The statement of purpose should express clearly your background, experience, and research interests, with a particular focus on why you think you are a good fit for the lab to which you are applying.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Tallahassee

United States

955 - 1345 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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