The Psychology program at Rutgers–Camden deepens students’ comprehension of human behavior within the context of people’s lives. We highly value various research methods in psychology, encompassing quantitative, qualitative, basic, and applied approaches. Our commitment extends to addressing disparities within the field of psychological science, and we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that promotes a broad understanding of psychology across diverse individuals, families, and communities.

What Makes Our Program Unique?

Shaping Your Experience: Research, Projects, and Capstone Options

Students interested in gaining research experience should confer with faculty who share their interests and, if invited, join their lab in the fall of their first year in the program. Working under the advisement of a faculty member and in collaboration with fellow students provides valuable opportunities to develop research skills, contribute to ongoing projects, and potentially present at conferences. In consultation and with guidance from their faculty advisor, some students may be granted the opportunity to complete an independent research project or thesis. Students who prefer to explore psychology through a broad range of classes instead take a comprehensive exam as their capstone experience.

Who Should Apply

• Students who wish to prepare for admission to a doctoral program (our graduates have been accepted into Ph.D. programs at Oxford University (UK), Ohio State, Arizona State, Northwestern, University of Texas at Austin, University of California-Riverside, CUNY Graduate School, SUNY Albany, SUNY Stony Brook, Widener University, Tulane, Pennsylvania College of Medicine, Kean University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Pace University, North Carolina State, University of Alabama, University of Utah, University of Rochester, University of Florida, University of Miami, University of Nottingham, Notre Dame, and other schools).
• Careers in research (e.g., marketing or pharmaceutical research).
• PLEASE NOTE: The program focuses on basic and applied research and does not offer clinical licensing nor training in psychological counseling or therapy.

Program Learning Goals

The Department of Psychology prepares students to understand, design, and produce sophisticated psychological research.  On graduation, our students are able to:

• Think critically about research in psychological science;
• Design and carry out both experimental and quasi-experimental research;
• Conduct statistical analyses (descriptive and inferential) of diverse types of data;
• Write professional-quality review and empirical papers. 

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