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Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

Founded in 1960, the doctoral program in Psychology is based on the premise that Psychology, in all its areas, is fundamentally a scientific discipline. The program emphasizes the generation and dissemination of new knowledge obtained through empirical research and provides a training environment in which students develop expertise and independence as scientists in their chosen discipline. The program also emphasizes professional development appropriate for academic careers o.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences: Natural Sciences & Mathematics  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 63-65 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Requires 63-65 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The department admits new students to the graduate program only for the Fall semester of each year; exceptions to this procedure are rare. Since competition for the few available openings each year is strong, only applicants with excellent academic records as well as first-rate letters of recommendation are likely to succeed in gaining admission. Interested applicants are advised to have at least 15 credit hours in psychology, including one course in psychological statistics and either a laboratory course or independent research in psychology. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores are required for the application. The GRE Psychology Subject test, although strongly recommended, is not required. Deadlines Fall semester: December 1 for full consideration. After that date, comparison of candidates and extension of offers of admission and of financial aid begins, and...

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: 63-65 credit hours

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