Degree Pathway, Ph.D. in Psychology

For students entering Fall 2025 and beyond.

Required Coursework
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total12
PSYC.5120Applied Research Methods3
PSYC.6500Advanced Quantitative Methods3
PSYC.7030Selected Topics in Applied Psychology and Prevention Science3
PSYC.6200Special Topics in Applied Behavior Analysis3
Methods Course (Choose 2)
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total Required6
PSYC.7010Narrative Methods3
PSYC.7020Participatory Action Research3
PSYC.7050Intro to Structural Equation Modeling3Ìý
PSYC.7060Multilevel Modeling3
PUBH.6890Advanced Regression Modeling3
EDUC.7040Qualitative Research Methods3
EDUC.7050Survey Research3
CRIM.7920Survival Analysis & Longitudinal Data3
Electives (total courses required = 3)
Course NumbersCourse NameCredits
Total10
XXXX.XXXXElective 13
XXXX.XXXXElective 23
XXXX.XXXXAdditional Electives OR dissertation credits4

Options for electives:

PSYC.6930 Directed Study in Applied Psychology and Prevention Science

PSYC.6940 Mentored Research Experience

PSYC.7030 Selected Topics in Applied Psychology and Prevention Science

PSYC.6200 Special Topics in Applied Behavior Analysis


Other Requirements
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
PSYC.XXXXProfessional Development in Psychology6
PSYC.7630Dissertation Credits12
PSYC.6930, PSYC.6940, OR PSYC.6950Directed or Independent Study8

Total number of courses required for the degree = 9

Total credit hours required for the degree = 54

Updated 9/12/25