PhD in Psychology - Cognitive Psychology in Stillwater United States | Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University | Stillwater United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 17,890
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
54 months

The primary objective of graduate education in cognitive psychology is to cultivate deep theoretical knowledge and research skills in human cognition studies. This program is designed to equip students for successful careers in academia. Cognitive psychology graduate students collaborate closely with faculty mentors on research projects. Faculty in this track currently investigate areas like decision-making, linguistics, and memory processes.

Our program has awarded PhDs to many graduates who now hold academic positions at institutions across the country (including Kansas State University and University of Central Arkansas), pursued postdoctoral studies (such as at University of Maryland), or serve as research consultants in government agencies and private companies.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Students who are successful in their application typically have GPAs of 3.3 or higher
We do not require that applicants have a bachelors degree in psychology We do require however that the applicant have specific courses on the transcript
We require three letters of reference These letters should be from psychology faculty from whom you have taken classes or under whom you have carried out research If you are applying to the Clinical Program it is advisable that you include letters from individuals with whom you have worked that can attest to your abilities industriousness interpersonal facility stability and so forth Be aware that letters of reference should contain specifics about the referees knowledge of you Positive general letters of reference are not especially helpful to us

We require a two to fourpage Statement of Purpose This statement should be typed and wellwritten This statement should address a why you want to become a psychologist b experiences you have had that enhance your psychology application c future plans after you achieve the doctorate etc For those applying to the Clinical Program carefully chronicle any job experience in the helping professions especially any jobs relating to mental health Include both paid and volunteer experience in these areas

We require that you submit a paper representative of your writing abilities preferably from an experimental psychology course a convention paper presentation or a manuscript submitted or accepted for publication If one of these is not available any paper from a psychology course will suffice Please note however that the paper will be examined for evidence of both writing skills and research expertise

One very important requirement for admission is taking the general aptitude tests of the Graduate Record Examination Average GRE aptitude score for our admitted students is 300 for verbal and quantitative combined

TOEFL 79 internet-based 550 paper-based.
IELTS 6.5

Tuition USD 17,890

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