Department of Psychology

PhD Specializations

Each of our departments six programs emphasize mentorship and give students the opportunity to work alongside award-winning faculty. Because of the mentorship focused nature of our program, we recommend you look at our directory and lab pages to see which faculty members share your research interests.

M.Ed in 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.

School Psychology EdS

The EdS in School Psychology path prepares professionals who can provide psychological services in schools and educational settings. The Eds program places strong emphasis on science-based, culturally responsive, ethically informed, and legally compliant practices within schools and allied settings.

Undergraduate Program

Graduates from the psychology department are prepared for professions in mental health, research, education, and human service settings. The Department of Psychology at Utah State University is internationally known for its innovative research, teaching, and scholarship programs.