PhD in Psychology

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

International:

10%

Others:

1%

African American:

14%

Hispanic American:

10%

Asian American:

20%

White American:

53%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

90%

Job Placement

96%

Top recruiters

Google

Harvard University

Columbia University

Stanford University

University of Pennsylvania

Johns Hopkins University

FAQs

• How does the mentorship and faculty matching work?
  
  Students apply by selecting up to three faculty mentors from their primary concentration area who are considering applications. Faculty work closely with students in a mentorship model, and students can change mentors if their goals evolve
• What are the key coursework and training components in the Clinical Science concentration?
  
  First year includes core psychopathology, research methods, statistics, assessment, intervention, practicum, and professional development seminars. Subsequent years include continued practicum, research seminars, electives, and qualifying exams to advance to candidacy.
• What is the Clinical Science concentration like?
  
  The Clinical Science concentration focuses on the assessment, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of psychopathology. It includes coursework, research, internal practicum, and external clinical placements. The average time to complete the degree is about six years
• What are the available concentrations in the PhD program?
  
  The program offers four concentrations: Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience Clinical Science (APA and PCSAS accredited) Cognitive and Computational Sciences Developmental Science Students affiliate with at least one concentration and often two.
• Does Emory offer a terminal master’s degree in Psychology?
  
  No, Emory’s Psychology Graduate Program does not offer a terminal master’s degree. Students are admitted directly to the PhD program and may earn a master’s degree en route to the doctorate