Mission Statement

The mission of our program is to provide students advanced empirical research training in the psychological sciences.

Program Goals

The primary goal of the program is to prepare students to pursue doctoral work; another goal is to prepare students for master's level employment in research-informed occupations.

While enrolled in this program students will:

• become familiar with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, methodologies, and empirical findings in fundamental areas of psychological science.
• develop the skills necessary to independently conduct and critique psychological research.
• acquire communication, information literacy and technology skills at a professional level.
• develop a professional identity that reflects the values of research scientists in psychology.