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Department of Psychology

 

About the Department of Psychology

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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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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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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Looking for a BS/BA in Psychology? Learn more about our Undergraduate Program.

Psychology Spotlight

Psychology PhD Students Match with Internship Locations

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Psychology PhD Students Match with Internship Locations

Seven doctoral students from the Utah State University Psychology Department’s Combined Clinical/Counseling and School Psychology specializations matched with internship locations this month through the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral Internship Ce...

Department Spotlight: Laura Rupper

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Department Spotlight: Laura Rupper

Laura Rupper is a current student in the Professional School Counselor Education MEd program here at USU. After earning an undergraduate degree in Human Biology, Laura worked in a variety of positions in school K-12 school settings where she discovered a ...

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