Arts & Humanities
African American and African Studies
Michigan State University, United States
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Most first-year students enter in the fall semester. Admission to other semesters may be limited or
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
PhD in Psychology at MSU with scholarship focused in one of six research areas (Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical Science, Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience, Ecological-Community, Organizational, Social/Personality). Admitted students are guaranteed funding through a graduate assistantship for 4 years.
Faculty: College of Social Science | Department: Department of Psychology | Duration: Typical timeline of about 5 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States
Year 1-2 classes of 2-3 per semester, with PSY 815 Quantitative Research Design and Analysis taken in fall of year 1. Students complete a master's thesis along the way, form a doctoral guidance committee, pass a comprehensive exam, and write and defend a dissertation (PSY 999) in years 4-5. Clinical Science students complete year-round clinical practicum and apply for internships.
Psychology PhD (department-wide general standards): completion of education comparable to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree; GPA of 3.20 or better in the last two full years of undergraduate study; psychology major or relevant background coursework including statistics; favourable evaluations from at least three referees; university English language proficiency requirements met; GRE scores optional. Statement of purpose/intent and official transcripts required. Admission decisions are made separately by each of the six research areas, and funding (4-year graduate assistantship) is guaranteed to admitted students.
Requirements published at program group level.
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Duration: Typical timeline of about 5 years
Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
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