Washington D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Applied Social Psychology in Washington, D.C. United States | George Washington University
George Washington University
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Washington, D.C. United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,100
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Applied Social Psychology Program at George Washington University utilizes social psychology frameworks (including attitudes, social cognition, influence, and decision-making theories) along with diverse research methodologies (experimental, quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches) to examine critical societal issues. Key focus areas encompass how cognitive processes and actions impact health outcomes like addiction, weight management, risky sexual practices, exercise habits, and UV exposure; how societal challenges including bias and discrimination affect drug use, HIV vulnerability, and psychological wellbeing; and how various identity factors - such as race, ethnicity, gender, LGBTQ+ status, economic standing, physical ability, and their intersections - contribute to health inequalities and systemic disparities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The PhD in Applied Social Psychology program trains students to apply social psychological theories and methods to understand and address major health problems and health disparities.
Following the scientist-practitioner model, the program provides a solid foundation in social psychological topics such as attitudes, social cognition, social influence and decision-making, and also promotes mastery of research methods (i.e., experimental and correlational approaches, and quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research). Students may round out their academic experience with electives from other areas of study including, but not limited to, public health, public policy, economics, and minority and community psychology.
In addition, because faculty specialize in a broad range of analysis in their own research, students in the program also learn multiple perspectives on human behavior. With the program's applied focus on health promotion and disease prevention, students have collaborated with faculty on research related to HIV/AIDS, obesity, sexual risk, substance use, sun exposure and the doctor-patient relationship.
Many students also add to their portfolio of skills by pursuing service-sector research and internship opportunities at consulting firms, government agencies, health care organizations, nonprofits, corporations and other organizations.
A bachelor's degree with a major in psychology. Students whose academic preparation is in other disciplines will be expected to have completed prerequisite undergraduate courses to prepare for graduate study in psychology before admission.
Recommendations required: Three (3) recommendations
Minimum scores for the program are:
-Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual score below 6.0, or
-TOEFL: 600 on paper-based or 100 on Internet-based, or
-PTE Academic: 68,
Following the scientist-practitioner model, the program provides a solid foundation in social psychological topics such as attitudes, social cognition, social influence and decision-making, and also promotes mastery of research methods (i.e., experimental and correlational approaches, and quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research). Students may round out their academic experience with electives from other areas of study including, but not limited to, public health, public policy, economics, and minority and community psychology.
In addition, because faculty specialize in a broad range of analysis in their own research, students in the program also learn multiple perspectives on human behavior. With the program's applied focus on health promotion and disease prevention, students have collaborated with faculty on research related to HIV/AIDS, obesity, sexual risk, substance use, sun exposure and the doctor-patient relationship.
Many students also add to their portfolio of skills by pursuing service-sector research and internship opportunities at consulting firms, government agencies, health care organizations, nonprofits, corporations and other organizations.
A bachelor's degree with a major in psychology. Students whose academic preparation is in other disciplines will be expected to have completed prerequisite undergraduate courses to prepare for graduate study in psychology before admission.
Recommendations required: Three (3) recommendations
Minimum scores for the program are:
-Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual score below 6.0, or
-TOEFL: 600 on paper-based or 100 on Internet-based, or
-PTE Academic: 68,
Tuition
USD
35,100