PhD Psychological Sciences at University of Connecticut

Programme overview

The Department of Psychological Sciences offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Typically, a Master of Science (MS) is required enroute to the Ph.D. For details please see the degree requirements for Psychological Sciences (MS). Campus: Storrs Campus.

Department: Department of Psychological Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

This requirement can be met by a Master’s thesis or by a minimum of six credits of PSYC 5800 Research in Psychology when appropriate. In order to expand the student’s knowledge beyond their specific area of study, a minimum of nine credits (typically three courses) of graduate work outside the student’s area of concentration is required. Listed courses include Cognitive Development; Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience; Development of Language and Related Processes; Infancy and the Effects of Early Experience; Social and Personality Development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed. Programme text: Each student must earn a grade of at least "B-" in both courses to meet Department requirements for the Ph.D., however, to remain in good standing students must maintain an overall GPA of "B" or higher.

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.

Graduate applications are submitted online to The Graduate School; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card). Some programmes set earlier application deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/

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