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PhD Psychology in Social Psychology

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

Rutgers University Newark

Program Overview

Social Psychology at Rutgers/Newark emphasizes both basic and applied social psychology; we are interested in discovery, theory building, and addressing social issues. Students work closely with faculty on topics ranging from attachment styles and criminality; implicit self-esteem and self-stereotyping; the efficacy of different forms of negotiation styles; and how social support affects perception of hills, heights, and spiders, and many other topics.

Program Key Stats

$35820 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

One official transcript from each post-secondary institution attended, Test Scores, Three letters of recommendation, A personal statement, Current test results, as required by the program, Supporting materials, as required by the program, Resume or CV

Career Options

  • Community relations
  • Counseling
  • Human resources
  • Management
  • Nonprofit work
  • Prevention and intervention work
  • Research
  • Social work

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