<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The a PhD in Psychology program with a specialization in Gender Diversity Studies at National University is designed to help you develop the advanced knowledge and skills required in gender-related positions in the psychology field. Courses range from basic topics like human development to more specialized subjects such as psychology of gender. You will be required to pass all your courses with at least a B average, pass a comprehensive exam and write and defend an acceptable doctoral dissertation in order to graduate from the program. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in applying for this program, you should already have a strong psychology foundation that you wish to improve upon by moving towards a gender specialization. You are required to have a master's degree prior to applying to this program at National University. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To graduate from this program you will be required to complete 60 credit hours. </p> <p><u>Courses for a PhD in Psychology with a Specialization in Gender Studies</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7101</td><td> Foundations for Doctoral Study in Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7102</td><td> Scholarly Writing and Professional Communication in Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7103</td><td>Research Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7104</td><td>Statistics I</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7105</td><td>Tests and Measurements</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7106</td><td>Quantitative Research Design</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7107</td><td>Statistics II</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7108</td><td>Qualitative Research Design</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7109</td><td>Planning Dissertation Research in Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>CMP 9701P</td><td> Pre-Candidacy Prospectus</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>PSY 8200</td><td> Sexual Issues</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 8201</td><td>Dynamics of Family Interaction</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 8206</td><td>Sex, Sexuality, and Power Dynamics</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 8203</td><td>Psychology of Gender</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 8204</td><td>Psychological Aspects of Gender Variance</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 8205</td><td>Psychology and the Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Population</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Dissertation Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9901A</td><td> Components of the Dissertation</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9902A</td><td>The Dissertation Proposal</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9903A</td><td>Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Data Collection</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9904A</td><td>The Dissertation Manuscript and Defense</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Upon completing this program, you may be able to seek out and enter into a career path of your choosing. By utilizing the skills focused on in this program, you could be able to apply for jobs working with individuals, in a more research-oriented environment, as well as in many other situations. </p> <p>Possible career paths include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Psychologist </li><li>Gender Reassignment Specialist </li><li>Psychiatrist </li><li>Researcher </li><li>School Counselor </li><li>Self-Help Writer</li></ul>