Program Director: Dr. Delia Saenz, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology
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Scientific research is continuously being conducted across the department's 40+ labs — many of these studies need research participants and several offer opportunities to earn money for participating. As a research participant, your identity would always be safeguarded and kept completely confidential. All research activities at ASU must meet federal regulations for the protection of participants to ensure ethical treatment, voluntary participation, and the protection of your rights as a research subject.
Why do we act the way we do? What is the connection between your brain and your behavior? How can we manage stress and emotion? Explore these and other fascinating questions in a minor that enhances any degree program with knowledge you can apply to everyday life.
The minor program in psychology focuses on appreciating and understanding the human condition from a scientific, psychological point of view.
Research Advancement Manager
Felicity Snyder, Research Advancement Manager
Pre-Award Staff
Barbara Schay, Research Advancement Administrator Senior
Post-Award Staff
Steven Northupsmith, Research Advancement Administrator
Abbey Gargano, Research Advancement Business Operations Specialist
This page provides resources for PhD students in the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University. It includes forms, handbooks, funding information and university links used throughout doctoral study.
Requirements and procedures may vary by program and specialization. Review each section carefully.
Helping individuals build meaningful skills and improve quality of life requires professionals trained in the science of behavior change.
In addition to building a research program during their doctoral training, students are required to complete the following program milestones:
Tuition
The Department of Psychology typically pays ASU tuition for full-time doctoral students with 20 hour-per-week graduate teaching or research assistantships. Tuition and fee information can be found on the ASU's general tuition webpage.
Stipends