The Department of Psychology offers graduate degrees to prepare for careers in a variety of contexts and settings: an MS in Psychology, a PhD in Clinical Psychology, a PhD in Applied Cognitive and Brain Sciences, and a JD + PhD in Law and Psychology. Our programs provide graduate psychology students with the theoretical and scientific foundations of psychology through both didactic and experiential training.

Graduate students in each program work under the mentorship of one or two faculty members who serve as professional and academic advisers. The training we provide for our graduate students is sequential and cumulative: More support and direction are provided initially, with increased autonomy and independence later in the training.

RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY

Faculty in the Department of Psychology are actively engaged in vibrant research initiatives to advance the science and practice of psychology. Faculty publish widely, are featured in national and international media, and have won major research awards from premier federal research bodies including:

• The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• The National Science Foundation (NSF)
• The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
• The U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
• As well as from prominent foundations such as the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Pew Charitable Trusts and the Stoneleigh Foundation

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MS in Psychology

Students in the Master’s in Psychology program:

• Benefit from individual mentorship that mirrors the mentorship in our PhD programs
• Participate in a collaborative research environment including integration with the PhD students in the research lab
• Take courses with graduate students in other doctoral-level programs

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Phd in Clinical Psychology

Students in the doctoral program in clinical psychology:

• Transition to clinical work beginning in the second year at the department's Psychological Services Center, which provides evidenced-based treatment and diagnostic assessment to community members
• Take part in practicum experiences at numerous local sites including nationally recognized hospitals and treatment centers
• Present at a variety of research and clinically oriented conferences, and receive departmental funds for travel costs
• Receive highly competitive internship offers each year

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PhD in Applied Cognitive and Brain Sciences (ACBS)

Students in the doctoral program in applied cognitive and brain sciences:

• Receive rigorous quantitative and methodological training in both basic and applied research
• Complete one-on-one student research apprenticeships with mentors
• Frequently interact with other ACBS faculty as part of a highly individualized program
• Prepare for a variety of career options, such as data science, educational assessment, software development and government research

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JD + PhD in Law and Psychology

Students in the doctoral and juris doctorate program in law and psychology:

• Gain experience in both clinical and legal settings that require the integration of their psychology and law training
• Participate in rigorous empirical research that has the potential to influence policy and practice
• Secure employment in a wide range of clinical, forensic, research and legal settings upon graduation

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