Applied Psychology
Doctoral
Clinical Psychology
College
College of Arts and SciencesGraduate Coordinator
Dr. Allison Jaegerajb1193@msstate.edu
Overview
The Department of Psychology offers a doctoral degree in Applied Psychology. The objective of the program is to train applied psychologists for employment in business, industry, engineering, college, university, clinical, and other applied settings. Concentrations are offered in the areas of Cognitive Science and Clinical. The Cognitive Science concentration focuses on the interplay and linkages between cognitive psychology, advances in computer science and engineering, the varying cognitive abilities of individuals, and demands for people to use technology more easily and efficiently. The Clinical concentration focuses on the study and application of psychological science involving both normal and pathological human behavior, drawing from the cognitive, social, and biological arenas as well as computer science and advanced technologies. The department does not offer a terminal master's degree. Students who do not already possess a master's degree earn one along the way.
Requirements
Prerequisites for admission into the graduate program include all the general requirements of the Graduate School and the following courses at the undergraduate level: For all applicants--statistics and experimental psychology, For the cognitive science doctoral concentration-- introductory cognitive psychology, For the clinical doctoral concentration--abnormal psychology (students are also encouraged to complete coursework in Biological, Developmental, Social and Cognitive Psychology, and in History and Systems of Psychology). The application deadline for the Cognitive Science doctoral program is December 1. The Clinical Psychology doctoral program deadline is December 1. The applicant may be admitted into the graduate program without having completed all of the undergraduate course requirements contingent upon making up any deficiencies as soon as possible. Requirements for admission into the graduate program are as follows: three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, and transcripts of all college/university work. The applicant not meeting the GPA requirement of 3.00 for the Ph.D. program may receive provisional admission if other factors (e.g., publications, work experience, excellent grades at the end of an undergraduate career) suggest the potential for successful graduate-level work.
Cognitive Science
College
College of Arts and SciencesGraduate Coordinator
Dr. Allison Jaegerajb1193@msstate.edu
Overview
The Department of Psychology offers a doctoral degree in Applied Psychology. The objective of the program is to train applied psychologists for employment in business, industry, engineering, college, university, clinical, and other applied settings. Concentrations are offered in the areas of Cognitive Science and Clinical. The Cognitive Science concentration focuses on the interplay and linkages between cognitive psychology, advances in computer science and engineering, the varying cognitive abilities of individuals, and demands for people to use technology more easily and efficiently. The Clinical concentration focuses on the study and application of psychological science involving both normal and pathological human behavior, drawing from the cognitive, social, and biological arenas as well as computer science and advanced technologies. The department does not offer a terminal master's degree. Students who do not already possess a master's degree earn one along the way.
Requirements
Prerequisites for admission into the graduate program include all the general requirements of the Graduate School and the following courses at the undergraduate level: For all applicants--statistics and experimental psychology, For the cognitive science doctoral concentration-- introductory cognitive psychology, For the clinical doctoral concentration--abnormal psychology (students are also encouraged to complete coursework in Biological, Developmental, Social and Cognitive Psychology, and in History and Systems of Psychology). The application deadline for the Cognitive Science doctoral program is December 1. The Clinical Psychology doctoral program deadline is December 1. The applicant may be admitted into the graduate program without having completed all of the undergraduate course requirements contingent upon making up any deficiencies as soon as possible. Requirements for admission into the graduate program are as follows: three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, and transcripts of all college/university work. The applicant not meeting the GPA requirement of 3.00 for the Ph.D. program may receive provisional admission if other factors (e.g., publications, work experience, excellent grades at the end of an undergraduate career) suggest the potential for successful graduate-level work.
