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The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, home to the Psychology Department, stands among the top 2% of graduate education colleges nationwide.
Additionally, the college secured third place nationally for total research funding received, as reported by U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Graduate Schools.
Psychology faculty work closely with students on diverse research initiatives, ranging from parenting programs for Latino communities to treatments for anxiety disorders, early childhood cognition studies, drug abuse modeling in animals, and behavioral impulsivity research. Students regularly present at national conferences, contribute to academic publications, and pursue grant opportunities.
Utah State University's Behavior Analysis program offers a PhD in Psychology with specialized training in studying factors affecting both human and animal behavior. This doctoral program delivers comprehensive training across theoretical, practical, and research aspects of behavior analysis, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. The PhD track develops skills for laboratory and translational research, ideal for academic careers, while the PhD BCBA-D track trains scientist-practitioners for both research institutions and clinical environments like hospitals and private practices.