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.
Graduation marks more than the end of an academic year—it’s a moment to reflect and celebrate the people and achievements that make the department thrive. This year, the Psychology Department at Utah State University (USU) has much to celebrate.
Doctoral student Matias Avellaneda, who studies behavior analysis in the Psychology Department at Utah State University (USU), recently received the Division 25 Innovation Research Award from the American Psychological Association (APA).
Emily Bowers, a Ph.D. candidate in the Psychology Department at USU, is the principal investigator on a study funded by the Misophonia Research Fund. Bowers’ team will develop and test a fully digital, self-guided treatment program for misophonia—an under...
Jennifer Grewe, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology at Utah State University, has launched a new podcast focused on online instruction, A Curious Learning Curve, as part of her participation in the Dean’s Leadership Fellow Program within the Emma Ecc...
