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.
Michael Twohig, USU professor of psychology and licensed clinical psychologist in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (CEHS), received two of the prized faculty awards, the D. Wynne Thorne Career Research Award and the Outstandin...
It’s no secret that the Psychology Department, housed within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, has been a trailblazer when it comes to producing a top-notch online bachelor’s degree program. In February, U.S. News & World Repo...
USU is celebrating a remarkable milestone in 2025 as it commemorates 50 years of groundbreaking undergraduate research. CEHS students are a key feature of this milestone, sharing their research projects at the annual Fall Student Research Symposium held o...
USU Professors Michael Twohig and Michael Levin are collaborating with researchers at Kent State University to adapt Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for students of veterinary medicine to reduce mental health challenges and improve well-being and ...
