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College of Humanities and Social Sciences 
Department of Psychology

Graduate Programs

The Psychology Department offers graduate degrees at the doctoral level in a number of fields.

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We have a rich, long history of granting graduate-level degrees, beginning in 1948, and we offer multiple courses of study. We do not, however, offer training in either clinical or counseling psychology.

Students apply to an area and benefit from cross-disciplinary coursework and research across areas.

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Taking the next step in your academic career can be both exciting and stressful. Our top-notch community of graduate students and faculty will help you find a place in our community. We want to support your unique goals and interests — and work alongside you to think and do the extraordinary. Get a sense of the collaborative environment on campus in this video about Graduate Student Visiting Day. 

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Using Virtual Reality to Study Astronaut Emergencies

Using a virtual reality simulation of the International Space Station, doctoral student Imani Murph will explore how distractions affect abilities to perform unfamiliar tasks. 
An astronaut goes through a training exercise.

Helping NASA Select Astronauts

When NASA revised how it chooses astronauts, psychology doctoral student Gary Travinin helped develop the process. 
Fanice Thomas stands on NC State's Court of North Carolina.

Taking on Health Disparities

Doctoral student Fanice Thomas is honing her leadership skills through a prestigious health policy fellowship. She’ll apply what she learns to improve health and well-being in immigrant communities.