The Doctor of Philosophy program in psychology offers comprehensive training in innovative research methods and the application of psychological principles across various human conditions. This program stands out with six highly ranked areas of study: behavioral neuroscience and comparative psychology, clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, quantitative research methods (formal degree concentration), social psychology. Each specialization shapes the core curriculum for its students, encouraging interdisciplinary learning opportunities across the university.
Which department am I in?
Arizona State University, Main campus
Study options
Full Time
(3 Years)
Tuition fees
US$40,452.00
per year
Health insurance costs $3,409
Start date
August 2027
Venue
Tempe Campus
1151 S Forest Avenue,
Tempe,
Arizona,
85287, West, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in psychology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Due to the competitiveness of the program, applicants to the clinical area must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30 rather than 3.00 in either their first bachelor's or applicable master's degree program.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.