<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>As a student of Grand Canyon University's Ph.D. in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Integrating Technology, Learning, and Psychology program, you will have the opportunity to study various theories and concepts in psychology while focusing on technology and its impact on individual and organizational motivation, cognition, and innovation. Courses offered in the area of emphasis address technological designs, uses, and benefits relating to human development, learning, and communications. Costs and risks of technological integration in learning and communications, innovative research, and social networking strategies are also discussed. In general psychology courses, you will study organizational effects on individual behavior, personality theories, cognitive and social development, brain processes and behavior, ethics, and various schools of thought in the field of psychology. A three-part dissertation process requires extensive research resulting in the oral and written defense of their findings. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should have strong communication and computer skills before entering the Ph.D. in General Psychology: Integrating Technology, Learning, and Psychology program at Grand Canyon University. Applicants to Grand Canyon University's doctoral programs must have earned a master's degree; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>Students are advised to inquire directly with their state if they intend to pursue licensure, as this degree does not lead directly to licensure in and of itself. </p> <p>You must complete 60 credits to earn Grand Canyon University's Ph.D. in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Integrating Technology, Learning, and Psychology. The curriculum includes 51 credits in instructional coursework and a dissertation processes totaling nine credits. </p> <p><u>Ph.D. in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Integrating Technology, Learning, and Psychology Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><td>PSY 801</td><td> Doctoral Studies in Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 805</td><td> Advanced Social Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 810</td><td> History and Systems of Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 807</td><td> Theories of Cognition, Motivation, Collaboration, and Learning</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 817</td><td> Technologies for Learning and Communication</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 845</td><td> Doctoral Statistics</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 821</td><td> Building Community and Social Networking</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 815</td><td> Ethical Issues in Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 823</td><td> Learning and Communication Design</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 870</td><td> Multivariate Statistics</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 827</td><td> Integrating for Learning and Technology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 840</td><td> Personality Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 828</td><td> Advanced Life Span Development</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 850</td><td> Qualitative Research Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 843</td><td> Program Evaluation</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 847</td><td> Biological Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 825</td><td> Advanced Research Design</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 955</td><td> Dissertation I</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 960</td><td> Dissertation II</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 965</td><td> Dissertation III</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After graduating from Grand Canyon University's Ph.D. in General Psychology program with an Emphasis in Integrating Technology, Learning, and Psychology, you could be prepared to assume responsibilities relating to the development and implementation of technological materials in various settings. You might oversee these activities in small or large corporations, government organizations, or educational institutions. </p> <p>Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Psychology professor </li><li>Corporate training specialist </li><li>Educational technology director </li></ul><p>For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at gcu.edu/disclosures.</p>