PhD Psychology (Quantitative Research Methods) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Doctor of Philosophy program in psychology with a concentration in quantitative research methods, you gain an immersive education in advanced statistical techniques and research methodologies that are employed in the conduct of both basic and applied psychological research.

What you will study

84 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam, an oral comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation Required Core (3 credit hours) PSY 502 Professional Issues in Psychology (3) Concentration (3 credit hours) PSY 533 Structural Equation Modeling (3) Other Requirements (35 credit hours) PSY 530 Intermediate Statistics (4) PSY 531 Multiple Regression in Psychological Research (4) PSY 532 Analysis of Multivariate Data (3) PSY 534 Psychometric Methods (3) PSY 536 Statistical Methods in Prevention Research (3) PSY 537 Longitudinal Growth Modeling (3) PSY 538 Advanced Structural Equation Modeling (3) PSY 539 Multilevel Models for Psychological Research (3) PSY 540 Missing Data Analysis (3) PSY 543 Statistical Mediation Analysis (3) PSY 555 Experimental and Quasi-experimental Designs for Research (3) Electives (19 credit hours) Research (12 credit hours) Culminating Experience (12 credit hours) PSY 799 Dissertation (12) Additional Curriculum Information Electives are determined in consultation with the student's supervisory committee.

Career pathways

Quantitative psychologists possess advanced statistical and methodological expertise applicable to various research challenges. While rooted in psychology, their skills find broad applications in fields such as education, heath, neuroscience and marketing.

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Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts SlideRoom application and fee statement of purpose form curriculum vitae or resume three letters of recommendation proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. A GRE score may be submitted, but is not required for admission. If an applicant wants to submit GRE scores, they should note that ASU does not accept the GRE® General Test at home edition.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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