PhD in Health Psychology

East Carolina University has evolved into a comprehensive institution known for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and community engagement. The university offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including business, health sciences, education, engineering, and the arts. With a student-centered approach, ECU is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The university places a strong emphasis on research and innovation, contributing to advancements in fields such as medicine, technology, and education. ECU's vibrant campus life, coupled with its focus on service and leadership development, ensures that students not only receive a top-notch education but also graduate as well-rounded individuals prepared for success in their chosen fields.

Do you want to be a psychologist with a biopsychosocial approach to understanding health and illness? Are you interested in being a clinical psychologist? Are you interested in being a school psychologist? Our training model is one in which psychologists are trained as both scientists (competent to engage in scientific research) and practitioners (competent to provide psychological services). The PhD in health psychology provides distinctive educational experiences with exemplary teaching, scholarship and service. We prepare students for careers in health care, education and business, and provide leadership with the field through cutting-edge research and prominent national roles. We have three distinct health psychology concentrations: clinical health psychology (CHP), pediatric school psychology (PSP), and occupational health psychology (OHP). The goal of the clinical health psychology (CHP) program is to prepare highly qualified, clinical psychologists to work within primary care teams, hospitals, health organizations and academic settings. This program has a scientist-practitioner model, training students in both the science and the practice of clinical health psychology in order to be experts in both being consumers, and producers, of research and provision of patient care. We train students in the most evidence-based cutting edge assessments and treatments for multiple clinical and chronic health conditions. Students completing this program are eligible for licensure as Licensed Psychologists and Health Service Providers by the NC Board of Psychology. This program is accredited by the American Psychological Association.

East Carolina University (ECU) stands as a dynamic hub of learning and innovation in North Carolina. Renowned for its rich academic heritage, ECU has grown from its early roots in teacher training to become a leading public research institution. Offering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, ECU distinguishes itself through a commitment to academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and community engagement. The university's ethos centers on fostering a student-centric environment, promoting inclusivity, and encouraging a holistic educational experience. At ECU, students not only gain knowledge in their chosen disciplines but also actively contribute to impactful research, embodying the institution's dedication to producing well-rounded, forward-thinking graduates.