Psychology-Human Factors Specialization (Ph.D.)

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Each student’s specific program of study will be determined in consultation with the academic advisory committee and the faculty of the Human Factor Program.

Each doctoral student is required to take a comprehensive written examination preliminary to admission to final candidacy for the doctoral degree. This examination covers theory, method and research findings in psychology as well as the field of specialization.

Completion and oral defense of an original dissertation represent the capstone requirements for the degree. Successful completion of the final oral examination is required of all students recommended for the Ph.D. degree in Psychology.

For specific requirements regarding the doctoral programs’ written and oral exams, please contact the Psychology Department .

Ph.D. Requirements for Specialization in Human Factors Psychology (84 credit hours)

Master’s course requirements including a completed thesis 30 credit hours
Human Factors Specialization core 18 credit hours
Dissertation 15 credit hours minimum
Psychology elective courses 21 credit hours

Human Factors Specialization Core (18 credit hours)

PSYC 533 - PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE 3 cr hrs
PSYC 536 - HUMAN ENGINEERING 3 cr hrs
PSYC 705 - SEMINAR IN LEARNING, MEMORY AND COGNITION 1 to 3 cr hrs (3 credit hours required)
PSYC 733 - HUMAN FACTORS PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr hrs
PSYC 770 - EXPERIMENTAL METHODS AND INSTRUMENTATION 3 cr hrs
PSYC 775 - MULTIVARIATE STATISTICS 3 cr hrs

Dissertation (15 credit hours minimum)

PSYC 898 - DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH 1 to 15 cr hrs

Psychology Electives* (21 credit hours)

*Students may not repeat elective courses already taken in the master’s program.

21 credits of 500 or above of PSYC courses