Emphasis - Clinical Psychology

Ph.D. in Psychology

Description

The Ph.D. in psychology is offered as either an emphasis in experimental psychology or clinical psychology. A Ph.D. in experimental psychology prepares an individual for an academic position in psychology, or as a research scientist in a nonacademic setting. Students specialize in behavioral neuroscience, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, or social psychology. The Ph.D. in clinical psychology is designed to prepare an individual to become a professional psychologist capable of working in clinical or research settings.

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 54

Course Requirements

The Ph.D. degree must be completed by fulfilling the requirements for either the emphasis in experimental psychology or clinical psychology.

Emphasis - Clinical Psychology

Description

The Ph.D. in clinical psychology is designed to prepare an individual to become a professional psychologist capable of working in clinical or research settings.

Course Requirements

Students must complete the following courses: Psy 505, 603, 604, 610, 611, 621, 622, 629, 631, 641, 648; one course in each of the following areas: physiological psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology; and three elective classes. Additionally, students must complete two semesters each of Psy 624, 625, 626, and 628.

Degree Requirements

The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.

Ph.D. in Psychology

Requirement	Hours	Description
Select an emphasis		Select one of the Ph.D. in Psychology emphasis: Experimental Psychology or Clinical Psychology.
GPA requirements		A cumulative average of not less than 3.0 (B) must be achieved in all graduate work taken.
Liberal Arts Dean's approval		This Degree Audit program is an advising tool only. The student must still apply for a degree by returning a completed Degree Application Form to the dean's office before the last day to add classes in the semester preceding the semester in which the stuent expects to graduate. The Dean's Office will make the final certification that the courses listed on the application qualify the student for graduation. The Dean's Office will also determine if other university requirements (GPA, etc.) have been met.