PhD in Psychology - Personality Psychology in Washington United States | Howard University

Our program equips students for diverse professional paths including psychology practice, scientific research, community health roles, and academic positions. We foster expertise in culturally sensitive personality theories, methodologies, and applications to enhance wellness, emotional awareness, and social equity across racial and gender spectrums.
Howard University's Graduate School offers an APA-approved Ph.D. in Psychology with a Personality Psychology focus, delivering comprehensive education in analyzing psychological variations through affective, cognitive, sociocultural, biological, and motivational lenses. This doctoral program stresses mastery of modern personality theories and diverse methodologies, integrating personality assessment techniques, behavioral observations, narrative analysis, and advanced research approaches including longitudinal studies, physiological measurements (electrodermal, cardiovascular, fMRI), and sophisticated experimental designs.