USD offers the state's most comprehensive psychology program with graduate training leading to a Ph.D. degree with specializations in clinical psychology or human factors. Clinical psychologists focus on rural communities, cross-cultural differences with a focus on Native Americans, disaster mental health, first aid, trauma and substance abuse. Human factors professionals explore the interaction of humans and technology, testing the designs of systems, tasks, machines, tools and environments. The program has been fully accredited by the American Psychology Association since 1971.
As the workforce evolves, an advanced degree demonstrates your dedication to improving your expertise and credibility. Narrowing your research and focusing on a particular specialty allows you to become more competitive in your field.
Grow upon your past knowledge and skills and prepare for your future as a psychologist in either the clinical psychology or human factors field as graduate student at USD.