Firpo Carr
Degree completion: May 4, 2018
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Department of Psychology
Psychology, Health Psychology Specialization, PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Description of Program
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program was designed in response to the growing interest in psychology as a discipline of study and the need for advanced studies, including research beyond the master’s level. This degree program emphasizes theory, research, and scholarship, culminating in a dissertation.
Learning Outcomes
Appraise theories and principles in psychology to inform professional contexts.
Evaluate research methods and data analysis in psychology.
Select psychological principles and research for application to personal, social, and organizational issues.
Evaluate ethical principles of psychology in academic and professional matters.
Critique diversity issues in professional contexts.
Design clear and effective communication for fellow professionals and the public.