Arizona State University The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 14 courses 84 total credits
In the Doctor of Philosophy program in psychology with a concentration in quantitative research methods, you gain an immersive education in advanced statistical techniques and research methodologies that are employed in the conduct of both basic and applied psychological research. A collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to research empowers you to deepen your understanding and tackle key issues, such as exploring the limits of existing methods, pushing the methodological frontiers forward, evaluating the effectiveness of established and emerging methodologies, and improving the robustness of psychological research through innovative measurements and analytical methods. What sets this program apart is its distinguished, award-winning faculty members, known for their expertise and dedication to training the next generation of psychological methodologists. Alongside the faculty, you gain practical experience and master techniques in the areas of measurement, study design, data analysis, statistical modeling, and evaluation of the utility of new and existing methods. You emerge as an expert in quantitative research who's prepared to make meaningful contributions to the field by developing and applying sophisticated statistical and methodological solutions to address pressing research issues.
| Required Core | 3 credits |
| Concentration | 3 credits |
| Other Requirements | 35 credits |
| Electives | 19 credits |
| Research | 12 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 12 credits |
| Total Credits | 84 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 502 | Professional Issues in Psychology | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 3 credits | |
Concentration
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 533 | Structural Equation Modeling | 3 |
| Total Concentration | 3 credits | |
Other Requirements
Electives
Research
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 799 | Dissertation | 12 |
| Total Culminating Experience | 12 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
Electives are determined in consultation with the student's supervisory committee. Other requirements courses may be substituted for other courses based on consultation with the student's supervisory committee.
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