The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology is a research-based terminal doctorate with a focus on the integration of Christianity and psychology. Informal degree concentrations may include: applied psychology, developmental psychology, marriage and family studies, neuropsychology, history and systems of psychology, personality, and social psychology.  This program requires the completion of at least 210 units and successful defense of the doctoral dissertation. Students are awarded a Master of Arts in Psychology after completing 78 selected units in the program. Course work is divided into the following categories:

• General Psychology – 30 units

• Research and training – 140 units

• Theology and integration – 40 units 

The doctoral degree track is aimed at producing scholars with the ability to change opinion and practice in their areas of study, and go on to mentor other such scholars and practitioners. This program will place an emphasis on doing academic research in psychology with specific content –area strengths of Fuller including psychology of religion and positive psychology.