Department of Psychology

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The Utah State Psychology Department is home to seven graduate specializations and a thriving undergraduate major. With more than 170 PhDs awarded our alumni network is rapidly growing. Students from many different walks of life have found a home and place of belonging in Logan, Utah. The department’s commitment to seeking and training diverse students and faculty has created a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our mission is to make substantial contributions to the development of new knowledge. Department interests across ethnic/cultural communities, identity, and rural populations develops well rounded, professional and knowledgeable graduates.

We are dedicated to facilitating student professional and academic growth as well as fostering a strong commitment to ethical practice in psychology. Learn more about diversity efforts in the Psychology department.

Graduate Specializations

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Behavior Analysis
Provides students a solid understanding of conceptual, translational, basic and applied domains of behavior analysis. The specialization promotes an interdisciplinary and translational approach to behavior analysis.
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Brain and Cognition
Offers students the opportunity to gain a PhD in psychology with a specialization in cognition and brain. The program is home to highly qualified faculty with varied interests including cognitive development, multisensory processing, and neuropsychiatric disorders.
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Combined Clinical/Counseling
Provides a combined approach to doctoral-level training across the two practice areas of clinical and counseling psychology. Students receive training across a broad spectrum of problem areas, populations, settings, and approaches for a wide range of future potential careers.
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Data Science and Research Methodology
The DSRM specialization offers students the opportunity to obtain specialty training in all aspects of quantitative research methodology. This includes matching research hypotheses to study design, as well as to data collection, and cutting-edge analytical and statistical approaches.
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Neuroscience
Students in the neuroscience doctoral program are expected to align themselves with a focus area. Currently, these include Translational Neuroscience, Educational Neuroscience, and Lifespan Neuroscience.
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School Counseling
M.Ed. in School Counseling Program is designed to prepare students for professional licensure in school counseling and job opportunities in K-12 school counseling positions. Students receive hands-on experience through practicum and internship experiences in private and public K-12 schools.
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School Psychology
School psychologists work to support the behavioral/mental health and educational success of youth and their caregivers. Training focuses on developing scientific problem-solving skills as well as broad competencies in assessment, intervention, and consultation. 
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Looking for a BS/BA in Psychology? Learn more about our Undergraduate Program.

Psychology Spotlight

Department Spotlight John Barr

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Department Spotlight John Barr

John Barr is a current graduate student in the USU Combined Clinical/Counseling PhD specialization. During his time at USU, John has worked with mentors who have greatly impacted his academic journey and helped him deepen his love of psychology.

Psychology Research with the ADRC

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Psychology Research with the ADRC

The Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center (ADRC) at USU is at the forefront of groundbreaking research aimed at understanding and combatting dementia and related disorders.

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