Experimental Psychology Ph.D. Program

Experimental psychologists conduct research to better understand human and animal behavior. Their scientific findings provide insights that improve teaching and learning methods, promote healthy child development and improve visual and hearing aids, to list a few examples.

The Experimental Psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Louisville is designed to prepare students for careers in academic, clinical, and applied research settings as well as industry positions involving psychological science, data analysis, and management. Our students are trained in core areas of psychology, research design and methods, data analysis, teaching, and oral and written communication, all of which makes our students highly employable. If you would like to learn about the various career paths that our alumni have taken, please visit our Alumni Positions page.  

We strive for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are important to us!  We encourage students from underrepresented minority groups to apply to our program. If you are a student and have questions about our program or application, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Cara Cashon, Director of Graduate Studies for Experimental Psychology, via email or by phone at (502) 852-3844 (Eastern Time).

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