Psychology: Graduate Program

Graduate Program

The purpose of the graduate programs in the Department of Psychology at the University of Virginia is to prepare the student for research, both basic and applied, and teaching. The department offers Ph.D. programs in seven areas of psychology: clinical, cognitive, community, developmental, quantitative, sensory and systems neuroscience, and social. Various combinations of these specialties are possible, depending on students' interests and professional goals. Students should apply, however, to one of these seven areas of specialization. Note that the department does not offer a terminal master's degree; we expect that all graduate students will work toward the Ph.D.

If you have specific questions about the graduate program which are not addressed in the information provided, please contact Ms. Debbie Snow, the Psychology Department Admission Secretary, at dsnow@virginia.edu.

Information for Prospective Graduate Students

• Information provided by the Psychology Department

  • Application Forms
  • Admissions Process
  • Graduate Student Handbook
  • Areas of Specialization
  • Financial Aid
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Information on the Graduate Representation Committee (GRC)
  • Diversity Representation Committee

• Information provided by other University Offices

  • Housing
  • Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

Information for Current Graduate Students

• Information provided by the Psychology Department

  • Graduate Student Handbook
  • Information on the Graduate Representation Committee (GRC)
  • Using the Department Subject Pool
  • Teaching Portfolios
  • Morgan Davis's Order Form
  • Areas of Specialization
  • Financial Aid
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Diversity Representation Committee
  • Faculty Instructor Numbers

• Information provided by other University Offices

  • Human Subjects Training

Other Helpful Links

U.Va. Graduate Students Main Page
U.Va. Graduate Student Resource Guide