Psychology

Welcome to the Department of Psychology. We in the department have two primary goals: to graduate outstanding doctoral-level research scientists and practitioners, and to provide an undergraduate education in scientific psychology that encourages critical thinking, a broad intellectual perspective, and life-long learning. The Psychology faculty is engaged in innovative research programs in diverse areas of specialization. Recognized both nationally and internationally, faculty members have received numerous awards for research and teaching. Collectively, the faculty hold several million dollars in research grants from the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Health, as well as other federal and/or state agencies. The Department enrolls approximately 100 graduate students and offers numerous opportunities for student collaboration with faculty. The student-faculty ratio is roughly 3:1, which allows individualized attention to develop research and/or professional skills. The goals of the Ph.D. program in Psychology are: 1) to prepare students for careers as researchers and teachers at colleges and universities, and 2) to prepare students for careers as scientist-practitioners in clinical psychology and industrial/organizational psychology.