Orono,
ME,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychological Sciences - Social Psychology in Orono United States | University of Maine
University of Maine
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Orono United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,528
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Psychology provides advanced degree programs culminating in M.A. and Ph.D. qualifications in Psychological Sciences, covering social, cognitive, and biological psychology. Our graduate education emphasizes strong mentorship between professors and students, featuring a favorable faculty-to-student ratio and intimate class sizes. The Social Psychology specialization cultivates comprehensive knowledge of theoretical frameworks and empirical studies, with attention to real-world applications. This track primarily prepares students for careers in academia and research.
Following an apprenticeship approach, the social psychology program pairs students with faculty advisors for collaborative, theory-based investigations. The curriculum develops conceptual thinking abilities while building expertise in research methods, statistical analysis, academic writing, public speaking, and instruction. Continuous research participation is required throughout students' enrollment as they refine their scholarly focus.
Faculty specialties encompass prejudice studies, self-concept, social perception, political psychology, belief systems, and physiological aspects of social behavior. Cross-disciplinary exploration is encouraged. Our graduate programs also provide personalized learning through independent research projects, directed studies, and teaching assistantships. An advisory committee helps tailor each student's academic path to their professional aspirations.
The Social Psychology concentration establishes robust theoretical foundations and research competencies, emphasizing practical applications of psychological science. Designed for future scholars, this specialization employs a mentorship framework where students collaborate with professors on hypothesis-driven projects. The program fosters analytical skills while developing mastery of experimental design, data analysis, academic communication, and pedagogy. Ongoing research engagement allows students to cultivate specialized interests. Investigative topics include bias formation, identity processes, decision-making, political behavior, belief systems, and biological correlates of social phenomena. Interdisciplinary connections are actively explored.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree is required for ALL master's, C.A.S., Ed.S., and doctoral programs.
Official transcript of all previous college or university work
We are looking for well-qualified students who have a broad undergraduate background. Promising applicants typically have taken a range of psychology courses including statistics and research methods. To ensure adequate preparation for entering our strongly research-oriented program, we favor applicants with successful undergraduate coursework in science, mathematics, computer science, and/or who have extensive research experience. We look for a GPA above 3.5 and Verbal and Quantitative scores above 150. We are flexible about these scores, however, the overall picture from GPA, GRE, letters of reference and the personal statement needs to be convincing.
Our program is selective (in most years we admit 1-3 graduate students) and mentor-based. As such, graduate students identify and work closely with a faculty member who serves as their graduate advisor facilitating the development of the graduate student's research program. As a result, we encourage potential applicants to contact the faculty member or members who they hope to work with prior to applying to the program. Such contact often helps in assessing a student's possible research interests and in matching a student with a faculty advisor who has similar interests.
Applications from students who have already earned a Master's degree or who have completed some graduate work are welcome.
Application to the Doctoral and Masters Programs in Psychological Sciences requires completion of the Graduate School's Application for Admission , as well as the separate application for the Psychology Department.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test - 105
Official transcript of all previous college or university work
We are looking for well-qualified students who have a broad undergraduate background. Promising applicants typically have taken a range of psychology courses including statistics and research methods. To ensure adequate preparation for entering our strongly research-oriented program, we favor applicants with successful undergraduate coursework in science, mathematics, computer science, and/or who have extensive research experience. We look for a GPA above 3.5 and Verbal and Quantitative scores above 150. We are flexible about these scores, however, the overall picture from GPA, GRE, letters of reference and the personal statement needs to be convincing.
Our program is selective (in most years we admit 1-3 graduate students) and mentor-based. As such, graduate students identify and work closely with a faculty member who serves as their graduate advisor facilitating the development of the graduate student's research program. As a result, we encourage potential applicants to contact the faculty member or members who they hope to work with prior to applying to the program. Such contact often helps in assessing a student's possible research interests and in matching a student with a faculty advisor who has similar interests.
Applications from students who have already earned a Master's degree or who have completed some graduate work are welcome.
Application to the Doctoral and Masters Programs in Psychological Sciences requires completion of the Graduate School's Application for Admission , as well as the separate application for the Psychology Department.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test - 105
Tuition
USD
30,528