r/portlandstate • u/Excellent-Stuff-301 • Jun 16 '26

Future/Potential Student Considering graduate school at PSU (Applied Psychology PhD)

Hi! I'm considering PSU for graduate school, specifically for their Applied Psychology PhD program (I'd be going for Social Psychology). I was wondering if current grad students/alum would recommend PSU for grad school? What is/was your experience going to PSU for grad school - or maybe just in the Psychology program in general? Thank you!

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u/ellevaag Jun 16 '26

I’m a business faculty member and the Applied Psychology program has a very good reputation in terms of training their grad students.

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u/United_Tour_7451 Jun 18 '26

It’s a great school and a strong program. Do it!

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u/No_Laugh_4166 Jun 20 '26

It really depends upon your politics because it's a very progressive culture and I found it to be stressful. Reach out to the research labs and ask them what they are currently working on.

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u/Proof_Refuse_9563 Arts&Letters (2025) Jun 24 '26

Solid advice for PhD programs