Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Program Overview
A Doctorate in Psychology is an advanced research-based or practice-oriented degree that equips students with expertise in human behaviour, mental health, and cognitive processes. It focuses on psychological theories, clinical interventions, research methodologies, and specialized areas such as clinical psychology, counseling psychology, forensic psychology, and organizational psychology. Graduates with a doctorate in psychology contribute to academia, clinical practice, research, and policy-making, helping to advance the field of mental health and behavioural sciences. They work as licensed psychologists, researchers, university professors, consultants, or mental health advocates depending on their specialization. A doctorate in Psychology is essential for those aspiring to become experts in psychological assessment, therapy, and innovative research that improves mental well-being and societal health.
Why Pursue a Doctorate in Psychology from FLISM?
The Doctorate in Psychology at Florida Institute of Science and Management is designed for professionals seeking to advance psychological research, enhance clinical and organizational applications, and contribute to mental health and human behavior studies. This program integrates scientific inquiry with real-world application, making it ideal for psychologists, researchers, educators, and corporate leaders aiming to drive impactful change in mental health, workplace psychology, and human development. Our graduating researchers will demonstrate mastery of leadership, communication, strategic thinking, diversity management, financial analysis, change management, and accountability skills
Key Highlights
100% Online Program
24*7 Access
Comprehensive Curriculum
Networking Opportunities
Program Objectives
- Conduct original, high-impact research in clinical, cognitive, and organizational psychology.
- Develop expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and international psychology conferences.
- Apply psychological theories to mental health, workplace well-being, and behavioral sciences.
- Develop evidence-based psychological interventions for therapy, coaching, and leadership.
- Improve decision-making, emotional intelligence, and behavioral assessments in various industries.
- Address mental health disparities and promote inclusive psychological services.
- Advocate for mental health awareness, policy reform, and social impact initiatives.
Curriculum
Module 1: Thesis Management
Research
- Scope and Significance
- Types of Research
- Research Process
- Characteristics of Good Research
- Identifying Research Problem
- Meaning of Sampling Design
- Steps in sampling
- Criteria for good sample design
- Types of Sample Design
- Probability and non-probability sampling methods
- Meaning of Measurement
- Types of scales
Review of Literature
- Data Collection
- Types of Data
- Sources of Data Collection
- Methods of Data Collection
- Constructing questionnaire
- Establishing, reliability and validity
- Data processing
- Coding, Editing and tabulation of data
- Meaning of Report writing
- Types of Report
- Steps of report writing
- Precautions for writing report
- Norms for using Tables
- Charts and diagram
- Appendix: – Index, Bibliography
Module 2: General Research Methodology
- Meaning and importance of Research
- Types of Research
- Selection and formulation of Research Problem
- Meaning of Research Design
- Need of Research Design
- Features of Research Design
- Inductive, Deductive and Development of models
- Developing a Research Plan
- Exploration, Description, Diagnosis, Experimentation
- Determining Experimental and Sample Designs
- Analysis of Literature Review
- Primary and Secondary Sources
- Web sources
- Critical Literature Review
- Hypothesis
- Different Types of Hypothesis
- Significance
- Development of Working Hypothesis
- Null hypothesis
- Research Methods: Scientific method vs Arbitrary Method
- Logical Scientific Methods: Deductive, Inductive, Deductive-Inductive
- Pattern of Deductive
- Inductive logical process
- Different types of inductive logical methods.
Module 3: Quantitative Research Methods
Introduction to Quantitative Research
Part 1:
a. Session Overview
b. RQ Hypothesis Course Context Video
c. What is Quantitative Research?
d. Ethics of Quantitative Research
e. Session Summary
Part 2:
f. Session Overview
g. Introduction to the Scientific Method of Research
h. Comparing Descriptive, Predictive and Prescriptive Research
i. Inductive and Deductive Approaches to Quantitative Research
j. Constructing Models
K. Session Summary
Exploring Quantitative Research Design
Part 1:
a. Session Overview
b. Fundamentals of Research Design
c. Components of a Research Design
d. Characteristics of a Research Design
e. Session Summary
Part 2:
f. Session Overview
g. Research Design for Experimental Research Studies
h. Research Design for Quasi Experimental Studies
i. Research Design for Non-Experimental Research Studies
j. Evaluating Quantitative Research Design
k. Session Summary
Data Collection for Quantitative Research
Part 1:
a. Session Overview
b. Defining Surveys
c. Exploring Survey Methods
d. Session Summary
Part 2:
e. Session Overview
f. The Process of Questionnaire Development
g. Designing a Questionnaire
h. Designing Rating Scales
i. The Art of Asking Questions
j. Session Summary
Part 3:
k. Session Overview
l. Tips to Conduct Effective Surveys
m. Ethics of Using Technology in Surveys
n. Session Summary
Measurement and Sampling
Part 1:
a. Session Overview
b. What is measurement?
c. True Score Theory, Estimating Measurement Errors
d. Evaluating Validity of Measures
e. Evaluating Reliability of Measures
f. Session Summary
Part 2:
g. Session Overview
i. Basic Concepts of Sampling
j. Problems and Blases in Sampling
k. Probability Sampling
l. Non-Probability Sampling
m. Session Summary
Part 3:
n. Session Overview
o. Determining the Sample Size
p. Sampling Distribution and Statistical Inference
q. Demonstrations on Sampling
r. Session Summary
Constructing Statistical Models
Part 1:
a. Session Overview
b. Significance of Comparing Means for Analysis
c. What is ANOVA?
d. Types of ANOVA
e. Calculating and Interpreting One-Way ANOVA
f. Session Summary
Part 2:
g. Session Overview
h. Building a Statistical Model
i. Effect of Moderating and Mediating Variables
j. Demonstration on Mediation and Moderation
k. Session Summary
Enhancing Statistical Models
Part 1:
a. Session Overview
b. What is Factor Analysis?
c. Conducting Factor Analysis
d. Demonstration on R: Factor Analysis
e. Interpreting Factor Scores
f. Session Summary
Part 2:
g. Session Overview
h. What is Factorial ANOVA?
i. Dealing with Interaction Effects in Factorial ANOVA
j. Calculating and Interpreting Factorial ANOVA
k. Session Summary
Multivariate Analyses
Part 1:
a. Session Overview
b. Multivariate regression
c. MANOVA
d. Logistic Regression
e. Structural Equation Modeling
f. Tree Structured Methods
g. Conjoint Analysis
h. Session Summary
Part 2:
i. Session Overview
j. Time Series
k. Cluster Analysis
l. Session Summary
Writing a Quantitative Research Paper
Part 1:
a. Session Overview
b. Introduction to Formatting the Research Project for Quantitative Research
c. Components of a Quantitative Research Paper
d. Writing the Summary, Background and Purpose of Quantitative Research
e. Writing the Literature Review
f. Detailing your Research Design/Methodology
g. Curating your Results, Analysis and Supplementary Findings
h. Outlining your Conclusions and Recommendations
i. Making Appendices
j. Session Summary
Part 2:
k. Session Overview
l. Writing Different Types of Quant Papers
m. Guidelines for Fine-Tuning your Research Presentation
n. Session Summary
Module 4: Qualitative Research Methods
Introduction to Qualitative Research
a .Key Elements of Qualitative Research
b. Writing Qualitative Research Question
c. Qualitative Research: Framework
d. Steps to Write a Qualitative Research Paper
e. Ethics for Qualitative Research and IRB
f. Introduction to Design Strategies
g. Data Collection and Analysis Strategies
h. Introduction to research design
i. Major aspects of research design
Data Collection in Qualitative Research
- Sources of Evidence: A Comparative
b. Assessment (Forms-Strengths-Weaknesses)
c. Principles of Data Collection
d. Sampling
e. Reliability and Validity
- Interviews and Focus Groups
- Introduction to Data Analysis
- An Introduction to Data Analysis
b. First Cycle Coding (Description Demo)
c. Second Cycle Coding (Description Demo)
d. Jottings and Analytic Memoing (Description Demo)
e. Assertions and Propositions (Description Demo)
f. Within Case and Cross-Case Analysis (Description Demo)
Data Display and Exploration
- Matrix and Networks
b. Timing, formatting
c. Extracting Inferences and Conclusions
d. Exploring Fieldwork in Progress
e. Exploring Variables
f. Exploring Reports in Progress
Data Analysis Process – Next Steps
- Describing Participants
b. Describing Variability
c. Describing Action
d. Ordering by time
e. Ordering by process
f. Explaining Interrelationship-Change
g. Explaining Causation
h. Making Predictions
Verifying Conclusions
- Tactics to achieve integration among diverse pieces of data
b. Tactics to sharpen understanding by differentiation
c. Tactics of seeing relationships in data abstractly
d. Tactics to assemble a coherent understanding of data
e. Tactics for testing or confirming findings
f. Standards for quality of conclusions
Writing a Report and New Technologies
- Other methods in Qualitative Research
b. Audiences and Effects
c. Different aspects / apa
d. An Introduction to Mixed Methods Research
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of the Doctorate in Psychology at Florida Institute of Science and Management?
Doctorate in Psychology at Florida Institute of Science and Management typically takes 2 to 5 years, depending on the student’s research progress and dissertation completion.
Is a Doctorate in Psychology research-based at the Florida Institute of Science and Management?
Yes, the Doctorate in Psychology at Florida Institute of Science and Management is research-focused.
Can I study a Doctorate in Psychology online at Florida Institute of Science and Management?
Yes, Florida Institute of Science and Management offers flexible study options, including online learning and part-time formats, to accommodate the schedules of working professionals.
What specializations are available in a Doctorate in Psychology?
Specializations include Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Health Psychology, and more.