Psychology, Ph.D.
College of Arts and Sciences
Prepare for a career in research, teaching or applied health care in our doctoral program with concentrations in cognitive and neural sciences, clinical-community psychology, school psychology and quantitative psychology.
Work with faculty members who are top researchers in their fields within state-of-the art labs like the McCausland Center for Brain Imaging or the Center for Child Well-Being. You'll have opportunities to impact the local Columbia community and other South Carolina communities while making contributions to the field.
Program Highlights
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Notable Program
Study in a department that is consistently ranked as one of the university's most research-productive departments.
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Highly Ranked
Benefit from a school psychology concentration that consistently ranks as one of the top doctoral programs in the nation.
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Supportive Environment
Join a community invested in diverse representation and perspectives in the classroom, research and applied work.
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Real Experiences
Work in the Columbia area and the surrounding communities to impact children, adults and families in need.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Critical Thinking
Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
Multicultural Awareness
Understanding cultural variation and adapting behaviors and communication styles accordingly
Problem Solving
Identifying, analyzing and resolving problems or challenges using creative and effective strategies
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Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
Scientific Writing
Communicating scientific research and findings in a clear, accurate and compelling manner
Teaching
Foster learning by conveying knowledge, skills and concepts to students
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Psychologist
- Educator
- Researcher
Workplace Settings
- Academia
- Research Institutes
- Medical Centers
- Human Health Services
- Private Practice
- Non-Profit Organizations
This program fit my research interests and allowed me to develop as a clinician. Taking on an externship (as a fellow with the Supporting Substance Use Disorder Services program) expanded the breadth of my clinical experience and gave me new insights into what kind of setting I hope to work in.
