Fielding Graduate University

Program Information

Degree Offered

PhD, Media Psychology

Format: Online

Program Description:

Fielding Graduate University's Media Psychology doctoral degree, the first of its kind in a School of Psychology, is a non-clinical degree that develops scholar-practitioners with a high level of understanding of the relationships between media and behavior. The doctoral program will benefit executives in journalism, entertainment, publishing, software development, business and telecommunications, as well as leaders in government, public policy and education. The format of the doctoral program allows for intensive, face-to-face contact at the orientation and planning session, research sessions and national sessions. Online forums, teleconferencing and electronic library services deepen the interactions between students and faculty and provide convenient access through a distributed education learning model. Core curriculum includes: Critical Thinking, Research Design and Methodology, Statistics, Media Psychology, Media Studies, Media Ethics, Research Practicum, and Comprehensive Assessment. This program requires 81 credits to complete.

Accreditation:

Fielding Graduate University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Eligibility Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or an equivalent international degree
• A minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0
• Excellent English reading and writing skills
• Industry related experience in field of interest
• Some psychology background is recommended

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

22365 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

22365 USD

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Other Specialized Institutions

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999