To fulfill their major area requirement, students in Applied Experimental Psychology must satisfactorily complete a proseminar in applied experimental psychology, course in Applied Research methods and multivariate analysis, second computer course, and two additional approved research methods courses. They must also enroll in ARC every semester after their first year until they are admitted to Ph.D. candidacy. Students also complete a specialization or minor area based on the equivalent of 3-6 courses. The course work shall represent a coherent body of knowledge as approved by the faculty committee. The master's thesis and doctoral dissertation are required.
Students conduct their thesis and dissertation research under the direction of a faculty member.
Ph.D. Howard Tinsley, Ph.D. Ronald Schmeck, Ph.D. Alan Vaux, Ph.D. Additional Information General information about the experimental psychology program may be found on our Experimental Psychology Program page. Information about application requirements, admissions procedures, financial aid, and other facts may be found on our General Information about the Psychology Department Graduate Program Page.