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PhD - General Psychology
The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology program in General Psychology at National University gives you the opportunity to develop a broad base of knowledge, strong research and critical thinking skills, and an appreciation for diversity as you work to apply principles of psychology and conduct research related to your area of interest. In our One-to-One Teaching Model, you will be partnered with one of our 100% doctoral faculty in each of your courses who will provide valuable feedback and support to help you understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and global issues. You will also further develop your scholarly communication skills in order to successfully convey your knowledge to the professional community and to society at large.
You will develop a strong core of psychological knowledge, including expertise in the biological and social bases for behavior, the fascinating process of human development, the amazing history of psychology and its impact on today’s culture, and the role of ethics and diversity training in psychology. The General Psychology specialization also gives you the chance to take elective courses to further your own particular interests. You can even opt to do independent study and research with one of our expert instructors to delve deeper into a topic of your choice.
