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Psychology, PhD at George Mason University

George Mason University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Psychology provides knowledge of the basic content areas in psychology and practical experience in applying this knowledge to solve human problems in relationships, work, and education. Core course requirements cover subject matter identified by the profession as essential to doctoral training. This includes biological, social, cognitive, and individual bases of behavior, as well as the history of psychology.

Faculty: College of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 72-79 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 72-79 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Life-Span Development; Cognitive Bases of Behavior; Biological Bases of Human Behavior; Social Bases of Behavior; Emotional Bases of Behavior; General Linear Modeling I.

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Entry requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions . For specific information, see Application Requirements and Deadlines .

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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