El Paso,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology - Legal Psychology in El Paso United States | University of Texas at El Paso
University of Texas at El Paso
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El Paso United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,572
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Those pursuing a Legal Psychology specialization can explore research topics including juvenile delinquency, adolescent risk behaviors, mentally ill offenders, social stigma, and legal judgments made by lawyers and jury members. This research-focused program allows students to specialize in one of five fields: behavioral neuroscience, bilingual studies, health psychology, legal psychology, or social psychology. Participants gain extensive experience through internships, academic publications, teaching roles, and conference presentations, equipping them for professional paths in either academic or corporate environments.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A UTEP graduate school application (an online application can be found at the graduate school's Web page).
Transcripts according to the requirements of the Graduate School.
Official GRE scores optional.
A two- to three-page personal statement outlining experiences, skill, and training. In addition, the applicant should state his or her career goals and how this specific program will benefit professional development.
Three letters of recommendation.
Virtual and in-person interview required.
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
If you did not attend high school in the United States and your most recent institution of learning was not located in an English-speaking country, UTEP requires you to provide evidence of English-language proficiency. Minimum score 550 on the paper-based (pBT) TOEFL. Some programs require 600 or better. Minimum score of 79 on the internet-based test (iBT), and minimum of 6.5 on IELTS.
Transcripts according to the requirements of the Graduate School.
Official GRE scores optional.
A two- to three-page personal statement outlining experiences, skill, and training. In addition, the applicant should state his or her career goals and how this specific program will benefit professional development.
Three letters of recommendation.
Virtual and in-person interview required.
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
If you did not attend high school in the United States and your most recent institution of learning was not located in an English-speaking country, UTEP requires you to provide evidence of English-language proficiency. Minimum score 550 on the paper-based (pBT) TOEFL. Some programs require 600 or better. Minimum score of 79 on the internet-based test (iBT), and minimum of 6.5 on IELTS.
Tuition
USD
16,572