The Ph.D. program in Psychology adheres to a scientist-practitioner model of integrating scientific inquiry with committed, responsible practice of psychology. Students are trained to conduct research on relevant issues in their area of specialization and to base professional practice on a solid empirical foundation. Students are to develop critical thinking skills, social engagement, professional integrity, and a pursuit for lifelong learning.

The Clinical Psychology major provides specialized theoretical and practical training in clinical assessment, psychotherapy, and the prevention of psychopathology. Along with this training, students pursue a research plan that contextualizes clinical practice in contemporary issues in mental health and well-being. It prepares students for a supervisory-level career in clinical practice and research.

The Human Development major provides specialized theoretical and academic training on a broad spectrum of specialization that addresses the need, across the entire lifespan, to understand developmental processes so as to harness human potential in the psychological, cognitive, social, and cultural aspects. It prepares students for full-time research and teaching career in higher educational institutions.

The Industrial/Organizational Psychology major provides specialized theoretical and practical training for supervisory practitioner skills in human resource and organizational development. There are emphases on the applications, development, and evaluation of measurement and assessment principles and practices in organizations, and on contemporary local and international trends in the practice of psychology in industry.