Experimental Psychology Colleges and Programs

Experimental psychology is a research approach incorporating various psychological disciplines to better understand human behavior. Most undergraduate and graduate psychology students are required to complete experimental psychology courses to be better prepared to conduct research in their specialty. Experimental psychology is utilized to better understand human development, mental health, cognitive processes, and various other concepts.

Most experimental psychologists study general or a branch of psychology as undergraduates. They then typically complete graduate degree programs in experimental psychology. However, many experimental psychologists hold graduate degrees in general psychology or a related field. Experimental psychology master's degree programs typically take 2 years to complete. Most experimental psychologists who work as researchers at universities and other institutions hold doctorate degrees.

Students admitted to experimental psychology doctorate programs usually hold master's degrees in psychology. It usually requires 3 years of study to complete one of these programs. Once a program is finished, graduates begin their careers ready to conduct original research, analyze complex concepts, and present research conclusions in scholarly journals.

Educational programs in experimental psychology focus on the scientific study of behavior under experimental conditions and the analysis of controlled behavioral responses. Programs typically include in depth instruction in learning theory, psychological measurement, research design and experimental methods, analysis of cognitive and behavioral variables, statistical design and methods, and the conduct of specialized and large-scale studies.

The colleges, universities and schools below offer majors and degree programs in experimental psychology. To learn more about a specific school click on any of the links below.

American University

Catholic University of America

Central Michigan University

Central Washington University

CUNY Brooklyn College

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

DePaul University

Eastern Washington University

Florida Atlantic University

Kent State University Kent Campus

Loma Linda University

Loyola University Chicago

New York University

Northern Michigan University

Ohio University-Main Campus

Paine College

Rochester Institute of Technology

Seton Hall University

St. John's University-New York

Stony Brook University

Syracuse University

The University of Texas at Dallas

University of Iowa

University of Rhode Island

University of Rochester

Physiological Psychology/psychobiology

SUNY at Albany

Swarthmore College

The University of Texas at Tyler

University of California-Los Angeles

University of Chicago

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Wesleyan University