Kalamazoo,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology in Kalamazoo United States | Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
|
Kalamazoo United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,240
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
54 months
The Psychology Doctor of Philosophy program offers specialized training in Behavior Analysis, Industrial/Organizational Behavior Management, or Clinical Psychology. This research-focused degree prepares individuals for leadership positions in teaching, research, and service across academic and professional settings.
Along with Graduate College admission requirements, candidates must demonstrate both research potential and enthusiasm.
Each graduate student is assigned a doctoral committee chair and two faculty mentors to support their academic growth within the department's research initiatives. The curriculum promotes hands-on involvement in the department's daily academic operations and research projects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A preferred undergraduate major with at least 18 semester hours in psychology (15 for I/O).
A minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale).
Minimum scores corresponding to the 50th percentile on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE.
Minimum English proficiency test scores:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80 iBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.5
Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 54
Michigan English Test (MET): 57
Application deadlines:
Clinical and Industrial Organizational Behavior Management
Application materials for main campus programs are due by Nov. 1 for fall admission for the Clinical Psychology and Industrial Organizational Behavior Management programs.
Behavior Analysis
Applications for the Behavior Analysis program are considered for admissions for summer II or fall only. The departmental application for the Ph.D. program is Nov. 1.
Tuition
USD
15,240