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The University of Kansas
Overview
The University of Kansas / Department of Psychology is located in Lawrence, KS, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Clinical psychology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Quantitative psychology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Social psychology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Developmental psychology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Cognitive and brain sciences | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Social psychology | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Clinical psychology | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Cognitive and brain sciences | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Developmental psychology |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 17 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
361
Applied
26
Accepted
16
Enrolled
Applying
65
Application Fee - Domestic
85
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | December 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Three letters of recommendation, resume/curriculum vitae, statement of purpose/personal statement, writing sample |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | December 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
95
Total Graduate Students
3%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
96%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.21% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7.37% |
| White or Caucasian | 66% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 4.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 4.21% |
| Unknown | 3.16% |
Gender
Male (30%)
Female (69%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Origins, correlates and treatment of depression; health and emotion; concentration on topics related to prejudice, stereotyping, and intergroup relations; memory, cognitive development, language, perception, attention, aging; psychometric methods, item response theory, structural equation modeling |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
426 Fraser Hall
1415 Jayhawk Boulevard
Lawrence, KS 66045
United States
1415 Jayhawk Boulevard
Lawrence, KS 66045
United States
Contact
Ruth Anne Atchley
Chair
Phone: 785-864-4131
Chair
Phone: 785-864-4131