西密歇根大学心理学系的行为分析哲学博士课程为学生提供大学和大学环境中的教授和研究人员，政府或企业环境中的研究人员，或人类服务方面的系统应用职位的准备。
The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology is designed to provide intensive training in Behavior Analysis, Industrial/Organizational Behavior Management or Clinical Psychology. The Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree for persons intending to assume leadership roles in teaching, research, and service in a variety of professional and academic institutions.<br><br>In addition to meeting the entrance requirements of the Graduate College, applicants are expected to show evidence of interest in and aptitude for conducting research.<br><br>Graduate students receive a personal appointment of a doctoral committee chairperson and two faculty sponsors to facilitate the full development of the student's academic interests within the research programs of the department and the University. The program is arranged to encourage active participation in the daily conduct of the department's academic program and research activities.