Graduate Studies | Department of Psychology

Graduate Studies

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Our PhD program combines the foundational with the cutting-edge to train the next generation of exceptional psychological scientists.

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Programs

The Department of Psychology confers doctoral degrees across seven foundational areas and two cross-cutting initiatives. Learn more →

Foundational Areas

Students in these programs train in fundamental disciplines of the field and take a primary approach to psychological questions and research.

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Behavioral Neuroscience

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Cross-Cutting Initiatives

Students in these programs train under faculty from across foundational areas and take an interdisciplinary psychological approach to research.

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Cognitive Neuroscience

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Decision

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Certificates, Concentrations, and Minors

The Department of Psychology offers academic options for Ohio State graduate students who are pursuing degrees in other specialties. These include a Certificate in Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine (HLTPSYC-CR) and a Concentration in Quantitative Psychology. Learn more →

Additionally, psychology graduate students can often minor in psychology areas outside of their enrolled program by completing three area-specific courses. Contact program coordinators for further detail.