Program Structure and Curriculum
Top psychology programs typically follow a structured curriculum that provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the field. This curriculum typically includes core courses in psychology, research methods, statistics, and specialized courses in different areas of psychology, such as clinical, developmental, cognitive, and social psychology.In
addition to coursework, students are also required to complete research projects and a dissertation. Research projects typically involve working with a faculty member on a specific research topic, while the dissertation is a major research project that students complete independently.
The dissertation is typically based on original research conducted by the student.
