CAS Graduate Viewbook 2026

GRADUATE PROGRAMS PSYCHOLOGY / COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES / PAGE 21 Career Destinations Because we train you to become an independent scholar with deep methodological and statistical expertise, a Lehigh doctorate opens doors to many professional opportunities. Whether your passion lies in high-level academic theory or applying psychological science to industry challenges, our graduates transition seamlessly into competitive roles across two primary sectors: • Higher Education: Advancing psychological science and shaping the next generation of researchers as Assistant Professors and Researchers at premier universities. • Industry & Applied Research: Wielding data to solve real-world problems as Human Factors Specialists, Statisticians, and Research Psychologists within global consulting firms, tech companies, healthcare networks, and government agencies. How to Apply Please review the College application requirements and submission instructions on page 1. Applicants will respond to several essay prompts instead of submitting a personal statement. Funding & Support Over 90% of our graduate students receive robust financial funding, allowing you to focus on your research, training, and professional growth. In Psychology, Ph.D. students typically receive a funding package that includes tuition remission and a stipend, which can come in several forms: • Teaching Assistantships • Research Assistantships • Fellowships Want specifics? Connect with the graduate director to learn details. Research Impact Our graduate students regularly publish research done in collaboration with their faculty and graduate student collaborators. These publications appear in top journals such as Child Development, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, and many more. Department Contact Debbie Laible, Ph.D. Graduate Director inpsy@lehigh.edu DEGREES M.S. & Ph .D. December 15 Ph.D. applicants: Priority deadline for fall enrollment (financial aid consideration) January 1 Ph.D. applicants: General deadline for fall enrollment (limited funding) March 15 M.S. applicants: Deadline for fall enrollment

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