Introduction to the Psychology PhD | Season 1, Episode 1

Welcome to the very first episode of The Psychology PhD! As grad students in the Columbia University psychology department, we hope to provide you with some insight into graduate studies in psychology, from applying to programs to learning about day-to-day life as a PhD student. Season 1 focuses on the application process, and this first episode covers three main topics. First, what is a PhD in psychology? Second, what differentiates a psych PhD from other graduate degrees in psychology? And third, what does a day in the life of a PhD student look like?

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Additional Episodes from This Season:

Episode 2 (Getting Organized for PhD Program Applications):

• Watch on YouTube

• Listen on Apple Podcasts

• Listen on Spotify

Episode 3 (CVs and Resumes):

• Watch on YouTube

• Listen on Apple Podcasts

• Listen on Spotify

Episode 4 (Research Experience and Recommendation Letters):

• Watch on YouTube

• Listen on Apple Podcasts

• Listen on Spotify

Episode 5 (Writing Your Statement of Purpose):

• Watch on YouTube

• Listen on Apple Podcasts

• Listen on Spotify

Episode 6 (Preparing for Interviews)

• Watch on YouTube

• Listen on Apple Podcasts

• Listen on Spotify

Credits:

Hosted by Monica Thieu

Music by Paul A. Bloom

Written by Ana DiGiovanni and Emily Nakkawita

Edited and Produced by Emily Nakkawita