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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Department
of Psychology
The Department of Psychology and the University of
Pittsburgh are national leaders in psychological research.
The university ranks fifth nationally in its scientific influence in
psychology, and first nationally in research funding from the National Institute
of Mental Health. The department is
ranked in the top 26 percent of 185 major psychology departments.
Research grants within the department exceed $20 million annually and
support state-of-the-art research facilities. Graduate students typically
receive stipends and tuition remission for at least five years.
Funds for student professional travel are also available.
Graduate study in the department leads to the Ph.D. in
Psychology. Students are prepared
for scientific and academic careers emphasizing research and teaching, including
applied research. The department is
distinguished by twin emphases on interdisciplinary research and on basic
research conducted on problems of practical importance. We invite applications
from qualified undergraduates. As
an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, we encourage applications
from underrepresented minorities.
Graduate students are admitted into one of 8 training
programs. Students work closely
with faculty, and laboratory research is emphasized. Classes are small and study is tailored to students’
interests.
5 CORE PhD PROGRAMS:
Clinical
Cognitive
Developmental
Health
Social
2 JOINT PhD PROGRAMS:
Clinical/Developmental
Clinical/Health
A SPECIALIZED CONCENTRATION:
Cognitive Neuroscience
 Research training is provided
using the mentorship model, in which students work closely with their faculty
advisors beginning in their first year and continuing throughout their career
with increasing independence through master's thesis, specialty review paper,
and dissertation. At each level, students are encouraged to publish and present
their research at national meetings. The goal of each of our graduate training
programs is to produce scholars and researchers in psychology, rather than
persons who will primarily apply psychology or teach psychology. Students in the
Clinical Program receive training in research and clinical applications;
however, those primarily interested in clinical practice should apply to other
schools.
Graduate
students in psychology at Pitt work closely with faculty, and laboratory
research is emphasized. Classes are small and students' programs are tailored to
their interests. Accordingly, we accept only as many students as we are able to
train in this manner and only those students whom we expect will be able to
complete the program. Students are usually offered financial support.
Although graduate study is demanding, the atmosphere is
collegial. Faculty are readily available to students, and faculty and graduate
students work cooperatively together. In fact, there is an unusual amount of
cooperative research across programs involving both students and faculty.
The University of Pittsburgh operates on a three-term
calendar which provides for three 15-week terms beginning in September, January,
and May. Graduate students are expected to attend all three terms per year.
Visit our website at: http://www.pitt.edu/~psych.
[Graduate/Professional School]
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