PhD and PsyD Research-Related Courses

For PsyD program:
The Applied Research for Psychologists (PSY-6200) course provides the student with the foundation for the development of a preliminary research proposal. Students are encouraged to utilize this opportunity to engage in the initial steps leading to the preparation of the prospectus with which the formal dissertation process begins. As students advance through the sequence of research-oriented courses, they will become equipped to further elaborate on a preliminary research proposal to successfully complete a final dissertation project.

For PhD program:
The Research Practicums are designed to provide students with a supervised research experience with a faculty member. Starting with 2022 entering class, students and mentors make a “match” on their mutual research interests and keep working on the selected lab. The practicums will provide the student with the foundation for the development of a preliminary research proposal. Students are encouraged to utilize this opportunity to engage in the initial steps leading to the preparation of the prospectus with which the formal dissertation process begins. As students advance through the sequence of research-oriented courses they will become equipped to further elaborate on a preliminary research proposal to successfully complete a final dissertation project.