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PHD, Counseling Psychology

The University of Georgia’s Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology program provides doctoral-level training and education to prepare our graduates for a career as health service psychologists.

Degree Type: Doctoral

Degree Program Code: PHD_CPSY

Degree Program Summary:

The program’s training mission reflects our commitment to multiculturalism and social justice training excellence that prepares health service psychologists to deliver state-of-the-science and culturally-contextualized services in a variety of research and practice settings to meet the needs of diverse cultural and linguistic communities in Georgia and across the nation.

Our program follows a scientist-practitioner model of training that emphasizes important tenets of Counseling Psychology:

• A focus on identifying and building from a strengths perspective in working with all individuals
• An assessment of the person-environment fit and the interaction between the two
• An emphasis on prevention and brief interventions using a developmental perspective (career and human development)
• The integration of theory, research, and practice
• A focus on and respect for individual and cultural diversity, with an emphasis on social justice

We are committed to training and preparing students to assume emerging diverse roles and responsibilities that will advance a multicultural/social justice agenda in health care. The program prepares students for entry positions in a variety of settings including academia, medical schools, and community mental health clinics. The program also prepares students for licensure through rigorous didactic and experiential training. The Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at the University of Georgia is fully accredited by the  American Psychological Association  . Upon graduation, you will be license-eligible as a psychologist in all states.

• Leads to license eligibility as a psychologist in all states
• Innovative training in Health Psychology, Supervision, and Advanced Assessment
• Participate in our Preparing Future Faculty program
• Continuously APA accredited since 1984
• Faculty are national leaders in the field

Locations Offered:

Athens (Main Campus)

College / School:

Mary Frances Early College of Education

110 Carlton Street Athens, GA 30602

706-542-6446

Department:

Counseling and Human Development Services

Graduate Coordinator(s):

Alan Stewart

Phone Number:

706-542-1812

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Doctor of Philosophy with a major in Psychology

All PhD programs must incorporate a standard set of Requirements for the Doctoral Degree .

The Doctoral program provides the student with specialized coursework and opportunities for research in Cognition and Brain Science, Cognitive Aging Psychology, Engineering Psychology Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or Quantitative Psychology. Each curriculum includes individualized study and research with a strong foundation in general experimental psychology as a basis for this specialization. The goal of the School of Psychology, reflected in the structure of the program described within this handbook, is to provide an academic environment in which the Ph.D. degree will be completed in a reasonable amount of time.

REQUIRED COURSEWORK FOR THE DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS

Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Psychology (Specialization in Cognition and Brain Science)

The Cognitive and Brain Science specialty area for the Psychology Ph.D. program trains students to understand diverse aspects of cognition. Students learn about theories of cognitive phenomena and the neurobiological bases of cognition and behavior. Students study the major methods used to measure various components of cognition. These components include attention, sensation and perception, working memory, episodic memory, cognitive control, language, metacognition, spatial cognition, and problem-solving. Faculty research interests include these areas of cognition as they exist in humans and aspects of comparative psychology (animal behavior and cognition). Some faculty members' research interests include human cognitive neuroscience, measuring brain activity during cognition with electrophysiological or imaging techniques in persons with or without neurological dysfunction. The program is closely connected to faculty with interests in the Cognitive Aging program, including understanding the effects of aging on cognitive mechanisms and how aging influences neural functioning and cognition.

• PSYC 6018 Principles of Research Design (3 Credit Hrs.)
• PSYC 6000 Responsible Conduct of Research (1 Credit Hrs.)
• PSYC 6019 Statistical Analysis of Psychological Data I (5 Credit Hrs.)                                  
• PSYC 6020 Statistical Analysis of Psychological Data II (5 Credit Hrs.)  
• PSYC 6011 Cognitive Psychology (3 Credit Hrs.) or Psyc 6090 Cognitive Neuroscience (3 Credit Hrs).  
• Two Elective Graduate-Level (6000 or higher) Courses (6 Credit Hrs.)

Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Psychology (Specialization in Cognitive Aging)

The Cognitive Aging specialty area in the Psychology PhD program emphasizes training students about cognition in adulthood. Students gain an understanding of the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging as they relate to cognitive development over the adult life span. Areas of interest of the faculty include age differences and age changes in basic cognitive mechanisms (such as working memory, episodic memory, attention, speed of processing, and language), higher-order cognition (including adult intellectual development), and practical and contextual aspects of cognition (such as knowledge acquisition, skill development, everyday problem solving, metacognition, emotion regulation, and social cognition). The program is closely connected to faculty with interests in human factors and aging (in the Engineering Psychology program), cognitive neuroscience of aging (in the Cognitive and Brain Sciences program), and aging issues in work and careers (in the Industrial/Organizational Psychology program).

• PSYC 6000 Responsible conduct of Research (1 Credit Hrs.)
• PSYC 6019 Statistical Analysis of Psychological Data I (5 Credit Hrs.)                                  
• PSYC 6011 Cognitive Psychology (3 Credit Hrs.)                          
• PSYC 6060 Psychology of Aging (3 Credit Hrs.)                            
• PSYC 6041 Proseminar in Cognitive Aging (3 Credit Hrs.) 
• PSYC 7020 Survey of Cognitive Aging (3 Credit Hrs.)                
• PSYC 8020 Seminar in Cognitive Aging (3 Credit Hrs.)               
• PSYC 8020 Seminar in Cognitive Aging  (3 Credit Hrs.)              

Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Psychology (Specialization in Engineering Psychology)

The Engineering Psychology Ph.D. program focuses on understanding the capabilities and limitations of human performance from the perspective of perception, cognition, and movement control and applying this knowledge to the design of systems and environments that accommodate those capabilities and limitations.

• PSYC 6011 : Cognitive Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
• PSYC 6014 : Sensation & Perception (3 Credit Hours)
• PSYC 7101 : Engineering Psych I: Methods (3Credit Hours)
• PSYC 7102 : Engineering Psych II: Displays, Controls, & Workspace (3 Credit Hours)
• PSYC 8040 : Seminar in Engineering Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
• PSYC 8040 : Seminar in Engineering Psychology (3 Credit Hours) or Psyc 7104: Psychomotor and Cognitive Skills (3 Credit hours)

Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Psychology (Specialization in Industrial/Organizational Psychology)

The Industrial/Organizational Psychology (I/O) PhD program concentrates on research related to the psychology of work and the workplace. Students develop specialized I/O knowledge, skills, and experiences through an individually tailored program of seminars, elective courses, participation in laboratory- and field-based research projects, and training in local organizations.

Quantitative Core (Must Take All)

I-O Fundamental Requirements (Must Take Three)

• PSYC 7201 Research in I-O Psychology (3 Credit Hrs.)                   
• PSYC 7202 Personnel Selection (3 Credit Hrs.)                                
• PSYC 7203 Organizational Psychology (3 Credit Hrs.)                    

I-O Electives (Must take 4)

• PSYC 6270 Psychological Testing (3 Credit Hrs.)                            
• PSYC 7204 Training and Development (3 Credit Hrs.)                     
• PSYC 7205 Teams (3 Credit Hrs.)                                                     
• PSYC 7206 Motivation and Job Attitudes (3 Credit Hrs.)                 
• Psyc 720X Other I-O Named Courses (3 Credit Hrs.)                     
• Psyc 8050 Seminar in I-O (3 Credit Hrs.)                            

Foundational Psychology Courses (Must take 2 – Suggested 3)

• PSYC 6011 Cognitive Psychology (3 Credit Hrs.)                           
• PSYC 6012 Social Psychology (3 Credit Hrs.)                                
• PSYC 6013 Sensation and Perception (3 Credit Hrs.)                      
• PSYC 6014 Sensation & Perceptions (3 Credit Hrs.)                         
• PSYC 6015 Developmental Psychology (3 Credit Hrs.)                  
• PSYC 6016 Human Abilities (3 Credit Hrs.)                        
• PSYC 6021 Personality Theories (3 Credit Hrs.)                             
• PSYC 6060 Psychology of Aging (3 Credit Hrs.)                             
• PSYC 6090 Cognitive Neuroscience (3 Credit Hrs.)                          
• PSYC 7020 Survey of Cognitive Aging (3 Credit Hrs.)                   
• PSYC 7101 Engineering Psychology I: Methods (3 Credit Hrs.)                            
• PSYC 8000 History & Systems (3 Credit Hrs.)                                  
• PSYC 8020 Seminar in Cognitive Aging (3 Credit Hrs.)                   

Quantitative Psychology Courses (Must take 2 – Suggested 3)

• PSYC 7301 Multivarite Statistics (3 Credit Hrs.)                                
• PSYC 7302 Structural Equation Modeling (3 Credit Hrs.)                 
• PSYC 7303 Psychometric Theory (3 Credit Hrs.)                   
• PSYC 8060 Seminar in Quantitative Psychology (3 Credit Hrs.)       

Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Psychology (Quantitative Psychology)

The Quantitative Psychology Program emphasizes the interface between quantitative methods and psychological issues. Graduates will be trained as quantitative specialists, with a substantial background in psychology. The exact focus of the student's studies depends on the current interests of the faculty and the student. Current faculty interests and course offerings include psychometric methods, item response theory, structural equation modeling, multivariate statistics, factor analysis, and multilevel modeling, as well as many other topics in psychological methods and statistics.

Quantitative Core Courses (Must take all)

Five Quantitative Psychology Elective Courses (Must take 5 courses)

• PSYC 7303 . Psychometric Theory. 3 Credit Hours.
• PSYC 7301 Multivariate Statistics (3 Credit Hrs.)      
• PSYC 8060 Seminar in Quantitative Psychology (3 Credit Hrs.), Note 1

Note 1: Typical topics for Psyc 8060 Seminar courses include Multilevel Modeling, Longitudinal Modeling, Categorical Data Analysis, Scaling, Advanced Item Response Theory, Dynamical Systems, and Time Series.  The five-course Elective requirement for the Ph.D. with a speciliazation in Quantitative can be fulfilled with all Psych 8060 seminar courses or other (elective) courses approved by the area and graduate coordinator.   

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DOCTORAL DEGREE

MASTER THESIS: Students are required to complete a master thesis reporting the results of independent research that indicates research competency. The thesis must be successfully defended to the student's thesis committee.  Students should enroll in a minimum of 9 credit hours of PSYC 7000 Master’s Thesis while completing their project and thesis.

INSTITUTE MINOR: The minor consists of at least nine semester hours of work in related courses, selected by the student in consultation with the Advisor and approved by the Graduate Coordinator and the Georgia Tech Office of Graduate Studies. Courses taken for the minor should be at the 6000 level or above. Under special circumstances, a single (3-credit or less) 4000 level course may be used to fill the requirement (but only if it is a course offered outside of the School of Psychology). Courses that are taken as pass/fail are not eligible to count toward the doctoral minor.

PRELIMINARY EXAM: A qualifying examination committee shall be appointed for each student and is responsible for making an overall recommendation concerning the outcome of the qualifying examination.

DOCTORAL THESIS: Students are required to complete a doctoral thesis reporting the results of independent research that advances the state-of-the-art in psychological science in the student’s specialization discipline. The dissertation thesis must be successfully defended to the student's thesis committee. Students should enroll in 1-21 credit hours of PSYC 9000 Doctoral Thesis while completing their project and thesis.

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PhD in Counseling Psychology

UGA Ph.D. Counseling Psychology program interviews will be held VIRTUALLY for the 2024-2025 admission cycle. Interviews are scheduled for Friday, January 26, 2024 .

Submission of valid GRE scores is still required for applications. However, all application criteria are considered and applied flexibly so that a strength in one area can mitigate a weakness in another area.

Welcome to the Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology program!

The University of Georgia’s Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology program provides doctoral-level training and education to prepare our graduates for a career as health service psychologists. The program’s training mission reflects our commitment to multiculturalism and social justice training excellence that prepares health service psychologists to deliver state-of-the-science and culturally-contextualized services in a variety of research and practice settings to meet the needs of diverse cultural and linguistic communities in Georgia and across the nation.

Our program follows a scientist-practitioner model of training that emphasizes important tenets of Counseling Psychology:

• A focus on identifying and building from a strengths perspective in working with all individuals
• An assessment of the person-environment fit and the interaction between the two
• An emphasis on prevention and brief interventions using a developmental perspective (career and human development)
• The integration of theory, research, and practice
• A focus on and respect for individual and cultural diversity, with an emphasis on social justice

We are committed to training and preparing students to assume emerging diverse roles and responsibilities that will advance a multicultural/social justice agenda in health care. The program prepares students for entry positions in a variety of settings including academia, medical schools, and community mental health clinics. The program also prepares students for licensure through rigorous didactic and experiential training. The Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at the University of Georgia is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association . Upon graduation, you will be license-eligible as a psychologist in all states.

• Leads to license eligibility as a psychologist in all states
• Innovative training in Health Psychology, Supervision, and Advanced Assessment
• Participate in our Preparing Future Faculty program
• Continuously APA accredited since 1984
• Faculty are national leaders in the field

Accreditation Information

The Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology program at the University of Georgia is accredited by the American Psychological Association. Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the APA Commission on Accreditation:

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association 750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 Phone: 202-336-5979 / Email APA

• Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data (PDF)

The Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology will help you develop advanced competency in both research and clinical practice. Our program prepares graduates to pursue careers as health service psychologists in teaching, research, and/or the provision of health services guided by an integrated biopsychosocial model of care.

Our program emphasizes a strengths-based approach to understanding human and social experiences that can help prevent and/or solve the biopsychosocial problems of individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations.

Coursework focuses on the core discipline of psychology and the applied discipline of counseling psychology. The Ph.D. program includes:

• Supervised clinical training in psychotherapy by licensed psychologists
• Training in psychological assessment
• Training in multiculturalism/social justice and the biopsychosocial framework
• Both a publishable paper project and a dissertation
• A one-year internship

Clinical Training

You will enroll in didactic and/or practical courses during your first year to prepare for advanced clinical work. Your clinical training involves:

• Training in consultation and individual/group psychotherapy
• Psychological assessment training
• Clinical training modalities such as couples and family therapy at the Center for Counseling and Personal Evaluation (CCPE) , the Juvenile Counseling and Assessment Program (JCAP), or health psychology community-based practicums

Your third/fourth year of training can focus on advanced supervision or additional practicums toward a specialization in Health Psychology, Supervision, Assessment, and Teaching (Preparing Future Faculty). The final year consists of internship training at an APA-accredited site.

Research Design and Analyses

Scientist-practitioner training will involve the following activities:

• At least two quantitative methodology and analysis courses
• Being an active member of a research team
• Two projects, a publishable paper, and a dissertation

Multiculturalism and Social Justice

The Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology program is committed to excellence in multicultural and social justice training. We:

• Endorse the American Psychological Association’s “Guidelines on Multicultural Education, Training, Research, Practice, and Organizational Change for Psychologists”
• Offer two graduate courses in multicultural psychology
• Infuse multicultural principles and research findings into all training experiences
• Make efforts to provide you with diverse clientele in your supervised training
• Promote faculty research, training, and service projects with a diverse and multicultural focus

As a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology student, you may choose from among several areas of concentration:

• Supervision
• Clinical Health Psychology
• Teaching (Preparing Future Faculty)

Your core psychology studies include:

• Multiculturalism/social justice
• History and systems of psychology
• Social psychology
• Fundamentals of behavioral neuroscience
• Cognitive psychology, basic learning processes, or foundations of cognition for education
• Biopsychosocial framework of psychology
• Career development

Beyond these core requirements, your studies will vary year by year to match your growing expertise.

Additional information and disclosures regarding state licensure for professional practice in this field can be found at the UGA Licensure Disclosure Portal .

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How to Apply

Part 1: apply to the university of georgia.

The Graduate School handles admission for all graduate programs at the University of Georgia, including those in the College of Education. The Graduate School website contains important details about the application process, orientation, and many other useful links to guide you through the process of attending UGA at the graduate level.

Start A Graduate School Application

Part 2: Apply to the Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology

Our program requires that an applicant has completed a master’s degree. Competitive candidates for admissions usually have the following general qualifications: relevant professional work experiences in counseling or a related area, research experience and interest, and defined clinical and research interests that match both with the program’s goals and scientist-practitioner model of training and with faculty areas of expertise.

Deferment Policy: Due to the high demand of our programs, we will not defer admission from one year to sometime in the future. Anyone who is admitted to any program in our department and decides not to attend will be asked to reapply to that program if they seek admission at a later date. Applicants who are initially denied admission can reapply for the next year.

To apply, submit the following:

• Graduate School application
• Send GRE scores to Graduate Admissions via ETS; ETS code for UGA is 5813. No departmental code is required.
• TOEFL or IELTS applicants from non-English speaking country only
• Unofficial transcripts in native language and English (for international applicants; official transcripts required if admitted)
• Statement of purpose
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Counseling Psychology Supplemental Application (PDF)

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Please use our online form if you have any questions for the department. Please be as specific as possible so that we may quickly assist you.

The College’s programs are taught by dedicated faculty who are experts in a range of areas and are passionate about helping students succeed both in their programs and professionally.

Meet the Faculty

Most graduate students at UGA are not assigned to a faculty advisor until after admittance. A close working relationship with your advisor is paramount to progressing through your program of study.

Almost all in-state students begin their studies at UGA paying limited tuition or fees. Please note that these amounts are subject to change and are meant to give prospective students an idea of the costs associated with a degree at the University of Georgia College of Education.

Students may qualify for a variety of assistantships, scholarships, and other financial awards to help offset the cost of tuition, housing, and other expenses.

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Connect with faculty and enjoy social and professional opportunities through the Counseling Psychology Student Association.

We encourage you to take part in local, regional, and national psychological organizations including the Athens Area Psychological Association, Georgia Psychological Association, Southeastern Psychological Association, and the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students.

Professional development opportunities include conferences and meetings of the American Psychological Association, National Multicultural Summit, the National Latina/o Psychological Association, the Association of Black Psychologists, and the Asian American Psychological Association.

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Georgia Doctorate in Psychology Programs

Written by Sarah Walsh

Clinical PsyD — Rutgers University | Clinical Psychologist

As the demand for qualified psychologists continues to rise, Georgia has emerged as a hub for Doctorate in Psychology programs that prepare students for diverse and rewarding careers in the field. With a variety of specializations, ranging from clinical and counseling psychology to industrial-organizational and educational psychology, these programs cater to a wide array of interests and career goals. In this article, we will explore the leading Doctorate in Psychology programs available in Georgia, examining their distinctive features, accreditations, and the exceptional opportunities they offer to students who aspire to become licensed psychologists in Georgia.

In addition to its esteemed Doctorate in Psychology programs, Georgia also provides an array of diverse Master’s programs in the field . Recognizing the growing need for skilled professionals, these Master’s programs in psychology offer specialized training and expertise to aspiring psychologists. From clinical and counseling psychology to industrial-organizational and educational psychology, students have the opportunity to pursue their specific interests and career goals. These Master’s programs in Georgia aim to equip students with the necessary competencies and knowledge to excel in their chosen field and ultimately contribute to the thriving psychological landscape.

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

University of georgia (uga) – ph.d. in clinical psychology:.

Located in Athens, UGA offers an APA-accredited Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. This program emphasizes the scientist-practitioner model, providing students with research and clinical training experiences. Students develop expertise in assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. Graduates excel in research, teaching, and clinical careers.

Georgia State University (GSU) – Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology:

Situated in Atlanta, GSU provides an APA-accredited Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. This program follows the scientist-practitioner model, fostering research and clinical skills. Students engage in evidence-based practice and diverse training experiences, focusing on underserved populations. Graduates pursue academic, research, and clinical positions.

Emory University – Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology:

Based in Atlanta, Emory University features an APA-accredited Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. This program embraces the scientist-practitioner model, preparing students for research and clinical practice. Areas of focus include child, adult, and health psychology. Graduates excel in academia, healthcare, and research settings.

Click here for Masters in Clinical Psychology programs in the state of Georgia.

Doctorate in Counselling Psychology

Georgia state university (gsu) – ph.d. in counselling psychology:.

Located in the heart of Atlanta, GSU’s APA-accredited Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology emphasizes urban-based research and practice. The program incorporates innovative teaching methods and provides opportunities for students to work with diverse populations. Graduates are equipped to excel in a variety of professional roles, including academia, research, and mental health care.

Doctorate in School/Educational Psychology

University of georgia (uga) – ph.d. in school psychology:.

Located in Athens, UGA offers an APA-accredited and NASP-approved Ph.D. in School Psychology. The program emphasizes a data-based decision-making approach to address the educational and mental health needs of children and youth. Students receive comprehensive training in research, assessment, and intervention. Graduates excel in various educational and clinical settings.

Georgia State University (GSU) – Ph.D. in School Psychology:

Situated in Atlanta, GSU provides an APA-accredited and NASP-approved Ph.D. in School Psychology. The program focuses on urban and multicultural contexts, fostering students’ skills in research, consultation, and evidence-based practice. Students engage in real-world experiences, working with diverse communities. Graduates pursue careers in academia, research, and school-based mental health services.

Doctorate in Developmental Psychology

University of georgia (uga) – ph.d. in developmental psychology:.

Nestled in the picturesque city of Athens, the University of Georgia features a cutting-edge Ph.D. program in Developmental Psychology. This program delves into the fascinating world of human development, spanning cognitive, social, emotional, and biological domains across the lifespan. Students immerse themselves in interdisciplinary research, fostering innovative collaborations that elevate their expertise. Graduates emerge as trailblazers in academia, research, and applied settings, shaping the future of developmental science.

Georgia State University (GSU) – Ph.D in Developmental Psychology:

Situated in the vibrant heart of Atlanta, Georgia State University offers an engaging Ph.D. program in Developmental Psychology. This program challenges students to unravel the mysteries of cognitive, social, and emotional development throughout their lifespan. Students benefit from collaborative opportunities with renowned research centers, working with diverse populations to broaden their perspectives. Armed with exceptional expertise, graduates embark on rewarding careers in academia, research institutions, and government agencies, making lasting contributions to the field of developmental science.

Doctorate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (IO)

University of georgia (uga) – ph.d. in io psychology:.

Nestled in the charming city of Athens, the University of Georgia offers a dynamic Ph.D. program in Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology. This program empowers students to harness the power of evidence-based research to address workplace challenges, optimize performance, and enhance employee well-being. With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, students gain hands-on experience in organizational consulting, data analytics, and talent management. Graduates emerge as influential leaders, poised to transform organizations and shape the future of I-O psychology.

Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) – Ph.D. in Engineering Psychology with a combination of I-O Psychology, human thinking and cognitive factors:

Located in the vibrant metropolis of Atlanta, Georgia Tech features a Ph.D. program in Engineering Psychology, an interdisciplinary field that combines I-O psychology, human factors, and cognitive engineering. Students delve into the fascinating intersection of human behavior, technology, and work systems, designing solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and user experience. Graduates excel in diverse sectors, including academia, research institutions, and technology-driven industries, pioneering innovations that redefine the human-technology interface.

Doctorate in ABA/Behavioral Analysis

Georgia state university (gsu) – ph.d. in applied behavioral analysis (aba):.

Situated in the bustling heart of Atlanta, Georgia State University offers an innovative Ph.D. program in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) within its Department of Psychology. This dynamic program prepares students to become leaders in the field, specializing in research, teaching, and practice. Students receive comprehensive training in behavior analytic principles and methods, focusing on evidence-based interventions to address diverse individual needs. Graduates excel as board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), faculty members, and researchers, creating lasting, positive change for individuals, families, and communities.

Doctorate in Other Psychology Programs

Emory university – ph.d. in cognition and development:.

Nestled in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Emory University features a captivating Ph.D. program in Cognition and Development. This research-intensive program delves into the intricacies of cognitive processes, such as perception, attention, memory, language, and reasoning. Students engage in cutting-edge research and collaborate with renowned faculty to uncover the mysteries of human cognition. Graduates emerge as leading experts in academia, research institutions, and industry, advancing the understanding of the human mind and cognitive development.

Georgia State University (GSU) – Ph.D. in Cognitive Sciences:

Located in the bustling heart of Atlanta, GSU offers a Ph.D. program in Cognitive Sciences that explores the fascinating intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. Students immerse themselves in interdisciplinary research projects, examining the cognitive processes underlying human behavior and decision-making. The program provides a solid foundation in computational modeling, data analysis, and machine learning. Graduates excel in various sectors, including academia, research institutions, and the technology industry, shaping the future of cognitive science and artificial intelligence.

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The School of Psychology of the Georgia Institute of Technology offers programs of study leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy, with five areas of specialization: Cognition and Brain Science , Adult Development and Aging , Engineering Psychology , Industrial/Organizational Psychology , and Quantitative Psychology . All five programs of study provide intensive exposure to the theoretical and methodological foundations of psychology with strong emphasis on quantitative skills. Each student is expected to show individual initiative in both research activities and academic study, supported by close faculty-student contact.

The School of Psychology also participates in an interdisciplinary PhD degree program in Quantitative BioSciences and an interdisciplinary MS degree program in Human Computer Interactio n (*please note that we do not offer a terminal Master’s degree in Psychology ).

Our graduates have positions in academia, industry, the military, and government. In a survey of our 2007-2011 graduates, we found that 45% took a faculty position, 14% took a research position, 7% were working in a postdoctoral position, and 32% worked in industry. Our current student-to-faculty ratio is 4-to-1, and we strongly believe in the apprenticeship model of mentoring. In an anonymous survey conducted in 2012, our alumns state that they appreciate 'the opportunity for interdisciplinary studies and research', consider their time here 'extremely valuable', that Tech 'prepared [them] extremely well for [their] career' and that 'the quality of education [they] received was due to the dedication of the very accomplished faculty'. We, of course, agree.

If you are considering a graduate education in the School of Psychology, please visit our Prospective Students page, where you will find the graduate application as well as information regarding admission requirements and financial aid , and a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Please explore the Graduate Student Handbook to get detailed information regarding the graduate program, as well information specific to each of the five program areas, such as degree requirements, minor requirements, and information about the doctoral preliminary examinations. Please visit the Courses page to view information about course requirements and the projected course schedule.

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Psychology Doctoral Programs in Georgia

Situated in the southeastern region of the United States along the Atlantic Ocean, Georgia is the 24th most extensive and 8th most populous state. Named after King George II of Great Britain, Georgia is known throughout history for being the last of the original 13 colonies established and the fourth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. Despite being nicknamed the “Peach State,” Georgia is also well-known for being the leading producer of paper, tufted textile products, processed chicken, peanuts, resin, and turpentine in the country. In addition to being home to the world’s largest aquarium with eight million gallons of water and 100,000 marine animals, Georgia serves as the location to many of the top universities in the South and the nation. For students interested in achieving a doctoral degree in psychology in the “Empire of the South”, the following are the programs that have been fully accredited by the American Psychological Association in Georgia.

Emory University

Department of psychology.

Situated in the suburban setting of Druid Hills on the outskirts of downtown Atlanta, Emory University is one of the nation’s most highly regarded private research institutions for its demanding academics, outstanding arts and sciences education, and elite professional schools. As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, the U.S. News and World Report survey currently ranks Emory as the 20th best college and 19th top value school in the nation. Named one of America’s 21 “hottest colleges,” Emory University is also distinguished as the 9th best religiously affiliated school. Furthermore, the Department of Psychology has been recognized as having the 18th best graduate clinical psychology program in the nation.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology

The Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology aims to educate professional clinical psychologists with a firm foundation in research, theory, and clinical practice. As a clinical science program, students are highly engaged in a rigorous curriculum built on assessment, etiology, diagnosis, treatment interventions, and psychopathology. Beyond what is learned within the classroom walls, students participate firsthand in research projects with a faculty mentor, supervised clinical practicum at the Psychological Center or mental health facilities in the greater Atlanta community, and a one-semester teaching associateship for an undergraduate course. Although the program may be completed within four years, the majority of students need five or six years to fulfill all requirements for the Ph.D. degree.

Accreditations

• American Psychological Association (APA) Commission on Accreditation (CoA)
• Academy of Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS)
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCC)

Contact Information

PAIS Building Suite 270 36 Eagle Row Atlanta, GA 30322 (404) 727-7438 [email protected] http://psychology.emory.edu/home/graduate/clinical-science.html

Georgia State University

As one of the leading universities in the nation for graduating students from diverse backgrounds, Georgia State University is an enterprising public research institution located in the heart of Atlanta with unsurpassed connections to the various opportunities in the large metropolitan center. Since being founded in 1913, Georgia State is currently celebrating its centennial year by expanding its campus to accommodate the more than 32,000 students that now call the university home. Not only is GSU ranked as the 14th best up-and-coming schools in the nation, the Department of Psychology is recognized for having the 79th best clinical psychology graduate program by the U.S. News and World Report.

The Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program intends to educate students for contemporary and innovative careers in clinical practice, teaching, and/or research. Following a scientist-practitioner model of training, students in the program actively engage in hands-on learning experience at the on-campus Psychology Training Clinic for Research, Therapy, and Assessment as well as the Regents Center for Learning Disorders. If interested, students can choose to complete a dual training program in Clinical-Neuropsychology and Behavioral Neuroscience or Community-Clinical Psychology. With a strong commitment to diversity, the program ensures that students have a multitude of clinical opportunities with multicultural children, adolescents, and adults.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counseling Psychology

Ranked as the 4th in the nation by the Chronicle of Higher Education for a high level of research productivity in counseling psychology, the Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology program is designed to provide advanced training in theory, research, and clinical practice. Within the 102 semester hours required for completion of the degree, students work as research assistants to their advising professor through a 16-hour per week graduate assistantship that provides a small stipend to offset tuition costs. Students also actively participate in practicum experiences at the GSU Counseling Center, complete a pre-dissertation and dissertation research project, and teach undergraduate psychology courses under the supervision of faculty members.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in School Psychology

Fully recognized by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), the Ph.D. in School Psychology program emphasizes training for positions that apply psychology theories and skills to school-related problems, including learning, emotional, and behavioral problems. The program is designed to train psychologists for leadership roles in public or private schools, school-based health centers, clinics, hospitals, universities, private practices, and government agencies. In order to achieve the Ph.D. degree, students must complete at least 71 semester hours, including a doctoral internship and dissertation research project.

• National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

Urban Life Building, 11th floor 140 Decatur Street Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 413-6200 [email protected] https://psychology.gsu.edu/graduate/program-areas-and-concentrations/clinical-program/clinical-psychology/

University of Georgia

Department of psychology and human development services.

First established in 1785 as the first public, state-funded college in the newly free United States of America, the University of Georgia has earned a reputation as one of the leading public institutions and the designation of Georgia’s most popular college with more than 26,250 students. Standing proudly on a picturesque 759-acre campus at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Athens about 70 miles northeast of Atlanta, UGA is ranked as the 60th best college and 20th top public school in the nation by the U.S. News and World Report. Kiplinger Personal Finance magazine names UGA at the 9th spot on the list of best value public colleges as well. Within the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, the UGA Department of Psychology has been nationally recognized as having the 32nd best graduate clinical psychology and 5th best school psychology programs in the entire country.

Past recipient of the Outstanding Training Program Award by the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program is founded on a strong research emphasis in the clinical science perspective. The goals of the program are to provide students with knowledge in psychology as a method of inquiry into human behavior, develop competence in theoretical and research issues, build culturally competent skills, and ensure students have the ability to function in a research-oriented academic or applied clinical practice setting. Students engaged in the program receive valuable experience at the Institute for Behavioral Research (IBR), Bioimaging Research Center (BIRC), and Psychology Clinic right on campus.

The Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology program has been designed to prepare scientist-practitioners who will provide the highest level of professional competency, scholarship, research, and clinical practice in the field. With a focus on personal and interpersonal functioning across the age spectrum, the program encompasses a broad range of practices at the emotional, social, vocational, developmental, educational, and organizational levels. The program consists of five main sections of clinical practice, counseling theory foundations, research design and analysis, supervision of instruction, and general psychology electives. Beyond a master’s degree, the doctoral program requires three years of on-campus graduate studies and an addition year for an APA-approved clinical counseling internship.

Designed to be consistent with licensure and certification in school psychology in Georgia and most other states, the Ph.D. in School Psychology program is committed to preparing competent practitioners for practice with school-aged children and adolescents in various educational settings. Throughout the five-year program of study, students are required to complete core educational psychology courses, six clinical practicum experiences, master’s thesis project, doctoral dissertation, and written or oral comprehensive examinations. Before completion of the degree can be granted, students are required to complete a 2,000-hour full-time advanced internship in an accredited school setting with supervision by a psychologist licensed by the Georgia State Board of Psychology.

American Psychological Association (APA) Commission on Accreditation (CoA) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCC)

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Georgia Psychology Doctorate Programs

For budding psychologists in the state of Georgia, there are several educational institutions where they can earn the Psy.D. degree (Doctor of Psychology) that will let them sit for a state licensing exam and begin practicing as professional psychologists.

Let’s take a look at what Georgia Psy.D. students should know about their options.

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Quick facts.

• Georgia PsyD Programs
• Other Georgia Doctorate Programs
• Georgia Psychologist Requirements
• Georgia Doctorate Salary Outlook
• In-state tuition for students at Georgia State University is roughly $10,858 per year.
• Emory University sports a 25% acceptance rate among qualified applicants.
• Doctoral students at Argosy University must participate in a 2,000-hour internship at an APPIC associated facility in order to earn their degree.
• The annual tuition at the University of Georgia is $14,956.
• Emory University is lauded as having the 18th rated graduate PsyD program in the entire nation.

List of PsyD Programs In Georgia

The following list of schools have programs available for a PysD in Psychology. Let’s take a look at vital statistics about both programs.

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Georgia Southern University

The Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies at Georgia Southern began offering a clinical psychology Psy.D. after educational and healthcare leaders grew increasingly concerned about the lack of licensed psychologists in the underserved rural areas of Georgia and the entire American South. Since the first cohort was accepted into the program in 2007, only 39 graduates have completed the program, which speaks to its selectivity and prestige. Nearly all (96%) of graduates since the start of the program have earned professional licensure.

• Institution type: Public
• Main campus: Statesboro
• Annual tuition:  $9,954 in-state; $39,777 out-of-state
• Degrees offered:  Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
• Accreditation: APA

Mercer University

Mercer University’s Atlanta campus is the home of the university’s Psy.D. program, offered within the Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional Campus. Mercer’s program received preliminary APA accreditation, signaling that it’s in rare air when it comes to Psy.D. programs. In the two years for which data is available (the program started enrolling students in 2012), 22 students have earned their Psy.D. at Mercer, and every graduate has earned professional licensure.

• Institution type: Private, not-for-profit
• Main campus: Atlanta
• Annual tuition: $28,476
• Degrees offered : Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
• Accreditation: APA, preliminary

Other Psychology Doctorates in Georgia

While it’s usually the fastest route, a Psy.D. is not technically the only path to becoming a psychologist in Georgia. Several schools offer excellent Ph.D. programs in psychology in our state.

University of Georgia

UGA is among the oldest public universities in the United States, and its psychology Ph.D. program has been accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1966. The long history of the psychology doctoral programs offered through the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences’ psychology department include a clinical psychology Ph.D., as well as doctoral degrees in industrial-organizational psychology, a field that boasts an average national wage of nearly $100,000, and behavior and brain sciences, including development, neuroscience and health psychology. Between 2009 and 2019, 96% of clinical psychology Ph.D. graduates earned professional licensure .

• Main campus: Athens
• Annual tuition: $8,878 in-state; $25,186 out-of-state
• Degrees offered:  PhD. in Clinical Psychology, Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology; Ph.D. in Behavior and Brain Sciences

Emory University

Housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, Emory University’s psychology department offers a total of three psychology Ph.D. degrees, including clinical , cognition and development, and neuroscience and animal behavior. The program has been APA-accredited since 1963, and over the past 10 years, 30 graduates have completed their clinical doctorates. In that time, 67% of graduates have gone on to earn professional licensure, and while tuition for the program is the highest among psychology doctoral programs listed here, all students accepted into the program over the past 10 years have received fellowships or other awards that included tuition waivers.

• Annual tuition: $64,200
• Degrees offered: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology; also, Ph.D. in Cognition and Development and Ph.D. in Neuroscience and Animal Behavior

Georgia Southern’s doctoral psychology department confers only one type of degree, a Ph.D. in Psychology, but several concentration areas are available, including clinical, cognitive, community, developmental and neuropsychology. The clinical Ph.D. at Georgia Southern first earned APA accreditation in 1973, and the program typically confers 10-12 clinical Ph.D. degrees every year. About 67% of clinical psychology graduates earned professional licensure over the past decade.

• Annual tuition: $5,840 in-state; $16,172 out-of-state
• Degrees offered: Ph.D. in Psychology

How To Become A Practicing Psychologist In Georgia

Completing a challenging-but-rewarding academic program isn’t the only thing required to become a psychologist in Georgia. Let’s take a look at the steps needed to begin practicing as a professional psychologist.

• Earn a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field — ideally psychology. While it’s not always necessary to earn a bachelor’s in psychology, it’s a big help in establishing a foundation, and it will make a student seem like a better candidate to admissions officers. Other possible fields include biology, statistics and other science-related areas. Some Psy.D. programs require students to earn a master’s degree before applying, but this varies from school to school, so be sure to find out what’s expected at the schools that draw your interest.
• Earn a doctoral degree. In this case, a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.). It’s important to note that a person with a Ph.D. could potentially also become a licensed psychologist, but they may lack the internship and practicum hours in psychology field work that are baked into most Psy.D. programs.
• Meet state requirements. In our state, the Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologists processes licensure applications and investigates complaints issued against licensed professionals in the state. In addition to a doctoral degree, the board requires at least 1,500 hours of supervised postdoctoral work and the passage of three examinations, the National Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology , the state jurisprudence examination and an oral exam conducted by board members.
• Remain licensed, and keep up with requirements. Once an individual has earned their license , they must ensure their licensure remains valid by complying with all renewal processes and applicable fees.

Georgia Clinical Psychologist Salary and Job Outlook

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , clinical, counseling and school psychologists in Georgia are among the most well-compensated in the nation, earning an average annual wage of $90,760, one of the highest in the South. Not only is the typical psychologist wage in Georgia among the best in the region, it’s nearly double the average wage of $49,620 for all jobs in the state.

While the typical American job is expected to see about 5% growth over the next decade, psychologist jobs are projected to grow much more rapidly. That includes right here in Georgia, where these jobs will expand by 17%, the 10th-highest growth rate in the nation for clinical, counseling and school psychologists.

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PsyD program has eighth consecutive 100% internship match rate

ATLANTA — Mercer University ’s College of Health Professions , for the eighth consecutive year, has a 100% Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) match rate for students in the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree program.

Mercer PsyD students were matched with internship positions at institutions such as the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the University of Alabama at Birmingham-Birmingham VA Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburg, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, the University of South Carolina, VA St. Louis Health Care System, Centerstone Consortium, Miami VA Healthcare System, Georgia State University, and the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Lackland Air Force Base.

“We are very proud of our PsyD students’ success in the internship match,” said Dr. Lisa Lundquist, dean and professor in the College of Health Professions. “This sustained excellence is a testament to our students’ outstanding performance, faculty’s impressive mentorship and teaching, and stellar community partners in experiential education.”

APPIC’s two-phase internship matching program provides an orderly process to help applicants obtain positions in psychology internship programs of their choice, and to help internship programs obtain applicants of their choice. Similar matching programs are in use in many other health professions, including medicine.

Mercer’s PsyD program, offered on the Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional Campus in Atlanta, is a five-year course of study designed to produce graduates who are eligible for licensure as practicing clinical psychologists, particularly in interdisciplinary healthcare settings. Students are led by a distinguished faculty in a stimulating learning environment of integrated didactic courses and a variety of clinical experiences.

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Mercer University’s College of Health Professions is composed of six disciplines: physical therapy, physician assistant studies, public health, clinical psychology, athletic training, and kinesiology. The College offers a doctoral-level physical therapy program; master’s-level physician assistant program; bachelor’s-, master’s-, and doctoral-level public health programs, doctoral-level program in clinical psychology, master’s-level athletic training program, and bachelor’s-level kinesiology program. The Department of Physical Therapy also offers residencies in orthopaedic, neurologic, cardiovascular/pulmonary, and wound management physical therapy; a fellowship in orthopaedic manual physical therapy; and an onsite clinic. Each program is housed in a department that provides students with comprehensive didactic courses taught by an extraordinary faculty and extensive clinical experience enhanced by outstanding service-learning opportunities. For more information, visit chp.mercer.edu .

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How to Apply to Our Graduate Programs

The department offers two graduate degrees: the Ph.D. in Psychology, with tracks in  Clinical Psychology ,  Industrial-Organizational Psychology  and  Behavioral and Brain Sciences  (concentrations in: Developmental, Health Psychology, Neuroscience, Social-Personality, and Vision Sciences); and the M.A. in  Industrial-Organizational Psychology , or I/O Professional Master’s Program. 

This webpage provides instruction for applying to the Ph.D. in Psychology.   Applicants to the MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Gwinnett should visit the  IOMP website  for admissions and application information.

Our doctoral programs have different application deadlines.   All required materials must be received by your intended program’s deadline in order for your application to receive full consideration. Applicants are admitted for the fall semester only. Deadlines are for consideration for admission for the following fall.

Clinical  deadline:  NOVEMBER 15  

Industrial-Organizational  deadline:  DECEMBER 1

Behavioral and Brain Sciences  deadline:  DECEMBER 1

How to Apply

Applicants to the Ph.D. in Psychology must submit all of the following items in order to receive full consideration:

• Select Athens Campus and  Doctoral Degree Level. Select  PhD, Psychology (PHD_PSCH) . Select an intended area of emphasis -- Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Behavioral and Brain Sciences, or Clinical Psychology. 
• Transcripts  (unofficial) from each institution of higher education attended. 
• Required for applications to the Industrial-Organizational program.  
• Optional for applications to the Clinical and Behavioral and Brain Sciences programs. 
• Use institution code 5813 when submitting official scores.    
• Three letters of recommendation . List the names and e-mail addresses of three references within the Graduate School application. References will receive a link to access a secure page where they can submit recommendations electronically.
• Curriculum Vitae. A summary of educational background and relevant experience.  
• Statement of Purpose . Submit a 500-1000 word statement that addresses your academic and professional goals, your perceived fit with the program and faculty of interest, and describes the experiences that have prepared you for graduate study (including, as relevant for your area of interest: research, teaching or mentoring, experience with diversity and inclusion, clinically relevant experience).
• Optional items  — copy of thesis, paper presentations, publications or other evidence of scholarly or professional work — may be uploaded in the application portal.  
• Psychology Department supplemental application. Please use the appropriate link below to complete the supplemental application for your program. This short survey asks about educational background, prospective faculty mentors of interest, and other relevant information.

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Master’s Study in Psychology

Develop the understanding, professional skills and empathetic approaches that are critical for success in psychology with a master’s degree in psychology from Adelphi University in New York.

Three Degree Options

Choose from MA programs in general psychology, mental health counseling, and school psychology. Each offers optional specializations and valuable field placements.

Making Your Degree Affordable

Adelphi and the Derner School of Psychology offer many ways to help you pay for master’s study, including graduate merit scholarships, scholarships for master’s psychology students, teaching assistantships and even employer tuition reimbursement.

A master’s degree in psychology opens doors to a wide variety of careers and can serve as a pathway to a doctorate.

Derner’s master’s in psychology programs give you the knowledge, training, critical reasoning skills and cultural competence you’ll need to excel in your career. Each includes optional specializations to help you focus on your interests:

• General Psychology: Human Resource Management, Substance Abuse Counseling
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• School Psychology: Bilingual School Psychology, Autism Specialization

Our rigorous master’s programs also offer part-time options and flexible schedules to meet our students’ work or family responsibilities.

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Exceptional hands-on training.

As a master’s student at the Derner School of Psychology, you’ll gain clinical skills through practica and internships in local healthcare settings, schools, agencies and organizations, and community services offered by Adelphi. You can also gain valuable experience—and earn money to help cover tuition—in graduate assistantships.

Field Placements

Field experience is a vital part of our master’s degree programs, helping you develop the professional skills and the cultural competence to thrive in any working environment.

Graduate Assistantships

Working with faculty, staff and students helps cover the cost of your graduate education. Choose from research, testing or departmental assistantships.

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Faculty at Center Stage: Dr. Drew Abney, Assistant Professor and Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Abney is an Assistant Professor in the Behavioral and Brain Sciences Program and serves as Graduate Coordinator for the Department of Psychology. Before joining the University of Georgia’s faculty in the fall of 2020, he earned a PhD in Cognitive and Information Sciences at the University of California, Merced, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Developmental Psychology at Indiana University. He currently teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on statistics, research design, and computer programming. He is the primary advisor to three graduate students and mentors 10-15 undergraduate research assistants each semester. 

As director of the Developmental Dynamics Lab , Dr. Abney explores a range of topics in human development, from how infants learn to communicate to how children learn to regulate their emotions, and how sleep impacts development. His innovative techniques for capturing and analyzing data have garnered him both recognition and support.

Dr. Abney’s research is currently funded by grants from the National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, and the James S. McDonnell Foundation. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Rising Star research award from the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research, the Early Career Scholar award from the University of Georgia, and the department-wide Outstanding Teaching Award from the University of Georgia’s Department of Psychology.

Dr. Drew Abney is married to Dr. Rebecca Abney, a Soil Biogeochemist at UGA’s Warnell School of Forestry. They have an almost 2-year-old named Ailee, whose current favorite color is ‘lalyo’ (i.e., ‘yellow'), an Australian Shepard named Brinkley (aka: Mr. Brinkle Sprinkles), and a horse named Bombay. For fun, Drew likes trail running, avoiding venomous snakes while trail running, and checking out local music in Athens. Although he claims not to be very good at it, he also enjoys playing the banjo (Scruggs style).

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Georgia tech college programs rise even higher in national rankings.

A view of Tech Tower from Crosland Tower. Photo: Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business and the College of Computing have both improved on what have been stellar annual graduate school rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

The news outlet reported Monday that a question about the inclusion of affiliated institutions in bibliometric data has delayed the release of engineering school and medical school rankings. A question about the accrediting body used has also delayed the release of clinical psychology program rankings.

In the meantime, rankings that were released April 9 show Scheller is now in the nation’s top 25, with five of its program areas ranked among the country’s top 10. Scheller has the No. 1-ranked part-time MBA program in Georgia. U.S. News also announced increases in every Georgia Tech computer science discipline ranked by the outlet, and there is continued momentum among programs in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. See full rankings here: usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/georgia-institute-of-technology-139755/overall-rankings . It should be noted that this link’s rankings for engineering and several other programs have not been updated. When U.S. News releases the latest rankings for those programs, this article will be modified accordingly.

The following list outlines some of the ranking highlights from U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 edition:

College of Computing

• Computer Science, Systems - No. 4 (up from No. 6)
• Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence - No. 5 (up from No. 6)

Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts

• Information and Technology Management - No. 2 (up from No. 4)
• Environmental Policy and Management - No. 8

Scheller College of Business

• Information Systems - No. 5
• Business Analytics - No. 5

Program rankings in some disciplines are not published every year, but the College of Sciences programs remain ranked in the top 10% nationally.

Blair Meeks

Institute Communications

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Gt theme 4.x, georgia tech college programs rise even higher in national rankings.

Engineering rankings delayed as business and computing graduate programs continue climbing in latest U.S. News & World Report.

Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business and the College of Computing have both improved on what have been stellar annual graduate school rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

The news outlet reported Monday that a question about the inclusion of affiliated institutions in bibliometric data has delayed the release of engineering school and medical school rankings. A question about the accrediting body used has also delayed the release of clinical psychology program rankings.

In the meantime, rankings that were released April 9 show Scheller is now in the nation’s top 25, with five of its program areas ranked among the country’s top 10. Scheller has the No. 1-ranked part-time MBA program in Georgia. U.S. News also announced increases in every Georgia Tech computer science discipline ranked by the outlet, and there is continued momentum among programs in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. See full rankings here: usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/georgia-institute-of-technology-139755/overall-rankings . It should be noted that this link’s rankings for engineering and several other programs have not been updated. When U.S. News releases the latest rankings for those programs, this article will be modified accordingly.

The following list outlines some of the ranking highlights from U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 edition:

College of Computing

• Computer Science, Systems - No. 4 (up from No. 6)
• Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence - No. 5 (up from No. 6)

Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts

• Information and Technology Management - No. 2 (up from No. 4)
• Environmental Policy and Management - No. 8

Scheller College of Business

• Information Systems - No. 5
• Business Analytics - No. 5

Program rankings in some disciplines are not published every year, but the College of Sciences programs remain ranked in the top 10% nationally.

Blair Meeks

Institute Communications

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