Psychology, PhD

The PhD program in psychology offers comprehensive training in innovative research methods and the application of psychological principles across various human conditions. This program stands out with six highly ranked areas of study: behavioral neuroscience and comparative psychology clinical psychology cognitive psychology developmental psychology quantitative research methods (formal degree concentration) social psychology Each specialization shapes the core curriculum for its students, encouraging interdisciplinary learning opportunities across the university. Faculty engage students in groundbreaking research, fostering theoretical exploration in areas such as evolution and behavior; cognitive processes such as attention and memory; personality studies; and societal issues such as stigma and prejudices. Students investigate diverse topics, including individual resilience, cultural influences, neurobiological and psychosocial factors impacting behavior and health, child mental health prevention and life span developmental aspects of emotion and cognition. A unique strength of this doctoral psychology program is the wealth of outstanding faculty who excel in quantitative methods. No matter their specialized area of focus, students gain access to a wide variety of courses and hands-on experiences, seamlessly integrating quantitative methodologies into their work. More details: https://degrees.apps.asu.edu/masters-phd/major/ASU00/LAPSYCHPHD/psychology-phd