Hey guys, I've been really interested in military psychology lately. I wanna go to a college where I can study it in depth. Any recommendations?
Sure, there are a few schools that come to mind with strong psychology programs where you could focus on military psychology.
One option is the University of Southern California (USC). While they don’t offer a specific degree in military psychology, they do offer an undergraduate degree in psychology with various electives that touch on areas relevant to military psychology. USC is also home to the Military and Veterans Programs, and their School of Social Work has a Military Social Work specialization for graduate students, which signals strong overall commitment to similar areas.
Another top option is Georgetown University. While they also don’t offer a specific degree in military psychology, Georgetown is known for its outstanding psychology program, and it has the advantage of being located in Washington D.C., which could provide you with many opportunities for internships or research related to military psychology.
A lesser-known option is the Adler University-- it offers a Online Doctor of Psychology in Military Clinical Psychology. If you're open to pursuing graduate studies online, this might be worth considering.
As you're researching, remember that military psychology is often a specialization within a graduate degree program in psychology. So, in choosing an undergraduate program, you might look for strong general psychology programs at universities known for their research and commitment to military issues.
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