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Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Cognition and Instruction (Quantitative Research)
Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Cognition and Instruction program offers a broad array of courses that increase the understanding of human behavior and mental processes. This program prepares individuals to engage their knowledge and skills in cognition and instruction in applied settings of teaching and/or conducting psychological research in business, government or higher-education institutions.
Core areas of instruction include three emphasis courses in cognition and instruction, cognitive science and social cognition. In this program, students will be able to employ quantitative methodology to design, collect and analyze information in alignment with conducting a scholarly dissertation. Students are advised to inquire directly with their state if they intend to pursue licensure, as this degree is not intended for those seeking licensure in clinical practice and does not lead directly to licensure.
