Program of Study

Q: What courses does the program require?

A: Please view the Typical Course Schedule and Course Requirements sections of the Applied Social Psychology brochure. Click here to download the brochure.

Q: How long does it normally take to complete the program?

A: The program of study is designed to be completed in 4 to 5 years. Students admitted with a masters degree in Psychology or a related discipline can expect to take 3 to 4 years to complete requirements for the PhD.

Q: What is the percentage of students that complete the program? What are some reasons why students do not complete the program?

A: Approximately 80-90% complete the program. Change of interest and failure to make timely progress are the primary reasons for noncompletion.

Q: What opportunities are available to publish and present at conferences?

A: Students are expected to conduct research each semester, to present research at conferences, and to publish their research as co-authors or sole authors.  Please see the Student Publications and Presentations page for more information.

Q: What opportunities are available to learn about obtaining grant funding for research?

A: Many of the research projects students are involved in are grant-funded (please see the Research Projects page).  (link)  In addition to working on publications, students often assist faculty in preparing grant proposals.  Moreover, many students submit grant proposals to fund their dissertation or other research projects.

A: Students complete a competency project which typically involves a series of teaching assignments.  The level of responsibility for these assignments increases as the student progresses through the program.  In addition, many students participate in certificate programs through CSU’s Institute for Learning and Teaching.

A: Modern labs, computer facilities, video and PC-based projection and recording, survey capabilities, and numerous field research settings.