Experimental psychology
Doctor of Philosophy
Explore the human mind
Why do people do the things they do? The field of psychology focuses on answering that question.
In this human factors program, you will examine human psychology and explore its role in mental health, human interaction, the workplace, human development, drug addictions, consumer behavior and much more. You will build your research and writing skills with opportunities to participate firsthand in research studies on campus.
Whether you want a future in human services, business and management, or other professional area, this diverse program allows you to tailor your learning to your career goals.
Overview
Related Topics
Advance research and innovation in psychology
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Are curious about human nature.
- Have a desire to help people.
- Enjoy working with people.
- Are inquisitive.
- Like to solve problems.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
2,985 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Postsecondary Education Teachers
$48,689 - Social and Human Service Assistants
$38,003 - Postsecondary Education Administrators
$67,185 - Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$67,169
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
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Clubs and involvement opportunities
Hands-on learning
Students are encouraged to apply the knowledge gained through coursework through active participation in research in a variety of specialty areas. These include human-computer interaction, advanced displays for aviation and process control, simulation and virtual environments, driving and surface transportation, computer security, alarm technology, physiological indicators of stress and workload, sound perception, cyclist and pedestrian safety, and the emerging fields of augmented cognition and neuroergonomics.
Internships
Students in our program often complete professional internships with various companies and organizations, including Intel, Motorola, HP, Daimler-Chrysler, UserCentric, the Idaho National Lab and University of Idaho's media development team.
Application information
Applicants for the experimental psychology doctorate program must meet the following admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's degree
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS (for international applicants): 79/6.5
- Number of references: 3