Psychology
Program Summary
The Doctor of Philosophy in psychology program continues your theoretical knowledge of both basic and applied psychology while you improve your research and practical skills. You will gain advanced training in one of seven specific areas of focus in order to become a service practitioner or applied researcher.
Graduate Catalog Program Information
Program-Specific Admission Information and Requirements
Affiliated College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Degree(s) Offered: Ph.D. in Psychology (Master's in Psychology Required)
Area(s) of Emphasis:
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive and Instructional Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Neuroscience and Behavior
- School Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Program Requires GRE: Yes
Letters of Recommendation: 3
University Requirements
Application Deadlines
Applications are accepted for fall admission only. All application materials must be received by the appropriate deadline below to ensure priority consideration.
| Internationals Living Abroad | Applicants Residing in the U.S. | |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology | December 1 | December 1 |
| School Psychology | December 15 | December 15 |
| Social and Industrial/Organizational Psychology | January 15 | January 15 |
| Cognitive/Instructional Psychology | February 1 | February 1 |
| Developmental Psychology | February 1 | February 1 |
| Neurosciences and Behavior | January 15 | January 15 |
For More Information
Department of Psychology
Psychology-Computer Science Building, Room 400
Program website
815-753-0772
Director of Graduate Studies
Kevin Wu
kevinwu@niu.edu
815-753-0372
Application Contact
Arielle Sherman
asherman1@niu.edu
815-753-0374
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