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Sixteen full-time faculty members are engaged in teaching and research,
representing all major areas of psychology. Degree programs are offered in Clinical Psychology
and Experimental
Psychology.
Both programs are founded on the philosophy that one must become a
Psychologist before one can become either a Clinical or Experimental
Psychologist. Thus, the first two years are designed to give students a
broad background in psychology, and a solid basis in research methodology
through a series of required courses, practica, and the master's thesis.
For a complete listing and description of these courses, consult the Graduate School catalog.
To apply, download the application materials
for the program you are interested in. You can also find specific program information
in the Departmental
Handbook.
During these initial two years, academic advisement is routinely provided
by the student's faculty advisor. Although academic advising takes place
primarily before the start of each semester, the advisor is available
throughout the school year. After the completion of the requirements for a
master's degree, counseling and guidance are provided by the student's
third-year committee.
During their tenure in the program, students are expected to maintain
"B" or better cumulative grade-point averages in the required
courses. Additionally, each student's progress through the program is
evaluated each semester by the faculty in that student's degree program.
Most graduate students in psychology are full-time students, and as such
have quarter-time or half-time appointments as assistants, and enroll in
6-10 credit hours each semester. The distinction between full-time and
part-time is important, as students must meet the residency requirements
specified by the Graduate
School.
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Every opportunity is made to provide funding to graduate students in our
program. Funding packages typically include payment of tuition, most
fees, and graduate stipends. The stipends are at least $8,300 per
academic year. However, with the help of the Graduate School we are
typically able to provide most of our incoming students funding packages
that are substantially more generous than this. Students who receive
a doctoral academy fellowship receive a stipend of $19,000 per year.
Students who receive the distinguished doctoral fellowship receive a
stipend of $30,000 per year. These prestigious fellowships are
renewable for four years for students who remain in good standing. Note
that the distinguished doctoral fellowship is highly competitive and only a
limited number of students receive these fellowships in any given year.
When you apply to either of the graduate programs in psychology you will
automatically be considered for these awards. There is no need to apply.
In addition to fellowships, the Marie Wilson Howells endowment provides
funding to support graduate student research in the form of grants to allow
students to carry out their masters thesis and dissertation research.
The Graduate School provides additional funding to graduate students
in order to attend scientific conferences.
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