Overview

Each student in this Psychology program at Pennsylvania State University is associated with one of the five program areas offered in the department:

Clinical (Child and Adult tracks)
Cognitive
Developmental
Industrial/Organizational
Social

Each student's particular interests dictate in part the course of study followed. Within all areas, research is an integral part of graduate study. Usually, the research is empirical, but it may be applied or basic, depending on the problem of interest.

Features

The department has excellent resources, including well-equipped laboratories and an outstanding faculty.

Opportunities exist for practice experience. For example, clinical students engage in supervised therapy in a departmentally based community mental health center, while industrial/organizational students participate in a practicum on projects for various organizations.

Additional resources are available across the university, including an imaging center, high speed computing, and various training opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in Contemporary Psychology
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience of Adolescence
Advanced Social Psychology
Seminar in Psycholinguistics
Cognitive Studies
Social-Organization Psychology in Industry

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Psychology View 238 other PhDs in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants with superior undergraduate (particularly junior and senior years) or graduate grade-point averages will be considered for admission.
Although a major in psychology is not required, it is common, and other applicants typically have a broad undergraduate background that includes 12 credits in psychology.
Undergraduate study in psychology should include a course in statistics and a psychological methodology course. Previous research experience is important in most program areas.
Students must write a statement of purpose, identify up to three departmental faculty members of interest, and provide a writing sample and a current CV in the application materials.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

117000 USD / full

≈ 117000 USD / full
Out-of-State

117000 USD / full

≈ 117000 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

64920 USD / full

≈ 64920 USD / full

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 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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