Psychology Graduate Programs

The Department of Psychology has a long history with graduate programs, including the first doctoral program at CMU. The experimental psychology program includes the M.S. in experimental psychology. The industrial/organizational psychology program includes both the M.A. and the first Ph.D. degree to be offered at CMU. The school psychology program includes a specialist in psychological services degree (S.Psy.S.) and a Ph.D. degree, and is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists¹ and accredited by the American Psychological Association². 

The Psychology Department has a pervasive scientific orientation. Our faculty are active researchers and scholars. Our students at all levels are taught the research methods of the field and encouraged to work on research in partnership with faculty. You can choose from the following graduate programs in psychology:

• Master of Science in Experimental Psychology
• Accelerated 5-year B.S./M.S. in Experimental Psychology
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology M.A.
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology Ph.D.
• School Psychology Specialist (S.Psy.S.)
• School Psychology Ph.D. - NOT accepting applications for 2025-2026 academic year.

APA has published a 13 part video series on Preparing and Applying for Graduate School in Psychology.

_{1 National Association of School Psychologist}

_{2 Questions related to the program's accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation: Office of Consultation and Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. Telephone: 202-336-5979. Email or visit the APA Accreditation website.}