Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Experimental Psychology

Format Face-to-face, Online, and Hybrid 
Credit hours
  • 72 credit hours
  • Review of previous transcripts and degrees for transfer credit hours applied
Time of day for classes

Evenings, Online, and Hybrid

Start dates Fall, spring, summer
Application deadlines Spring
  • Sept. 1 (if currently living outside the United States)
  • Nov. 30 (if currently living inside the United States)
Summer
  • Feb. 1 (if currently living outside the United States)
  • March 15 (if currently living inside the United States)
Fall
  • April 1 (if currently living outside the United States)
  • June 1 (if currently living inside the United States)
Admissions Requirements
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 overall on a 4.0 scale on all higher education courses attempted or in the last 60 hours of earned credit
  • International students must receive minimum scores of 79 (TOEFL) or 6.0 (IELTS) on all subsections of these tests
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  • A writing sample that demonstrates the ability to communicate scientific knowledge and findings relevant to the program for which you are applying (e.g., APA-formatted research paper written for a class; technical white paper; proceedings paper; etc.)
  • A statement of intent that identifies a desired faculty advisor
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Three (3) Letters of Reference that speak to applicant’s competency in research methods and statistics
  • Once you have submitted a completed application, you may be invited to a competitive interview with faculty members in the Department of Psychology
  • Acknowledgment of reliable computer, webcam, and Internet access to successfully complete online and hybrid classes
Tuition and fees uah.edu/bursar/tuition
Graduate Financial Aid uah.edu/admissions/graduate/financial-aid
Departmental Assistantships Students interested in learning more about Graduate Assistantships within the department of Psychology are invited to contact the program's Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Lisa Vangsness at lisa.vangsness@uah.edu 
Graduate Handbook 2025 Psychology Graduate Handbook