344 Mack Social Science
(775) 784-1878
The interdisciplinary Ph.D. program integrates psychological and sociological scholarship in the study of the processes, structures, and contexts that relate to personal and social experiences. The program emphasizes training in theoretical foundations, as well as qualitative and quantitative methodologies in basic or applied research. Serveral areas of emphasis are available, including psychology and law, personal and social relationships, social psychology and health, and organizational behavior. Attention to contextual issues (such as those related to gender, culture and development) are integrated. The social psychology program has faculty support and participation from departments in the College of Liberal Arts, the Division of Health Sciences, the School of Journalism, and the College of Business. Social psychology faculty members also represent the Center for Justice Studies, Nevada Cooperative Extension, and the Sanford Center for Aging.
Students interested in this program must have a minimum of 18 credits in either sociology or psychology. Students must meet all the requirements for admission to graduate school and the general requirements for obtaining a doctoral degree at the university. GRE scores are required. Application deadlines and additional information can be found on the Social Psychology program website at: www.unr.edu/cla/socpsy.
For additional information, contact the Director of the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Social Psychology–Mail Stop 300, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV, 89557 or call (775) 784- 1878 or fax (775) 784-1358.
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