At each level, students are encouraged to publish and present their research at national meetings. The goal of each of our graduate training programs is to produce scholars and researchers in psychology, rather than persons who will primarily apply psychology or teach psychology. The nature of the research process and the central role of research in the graduate program necessitates a commitment to full time study. Therefore, we are unable to admit part-time students. The Apprenticeship Model Graduate students in psychology at Pitt work closely with faculty, and laboratory research is emphasized.
Classes are small and students' programs are tailored to their interests.
Accordingly, we accept only as many students as we are able to train in this manner and only those students whom we expect will be able to complete the program. Students are usually offered financial support . Although graduate study is demanding, the atmosphere is collegial. Faculty are readily available to students, and faculty and graduate students work cooperatively together. In fact, there is an unusual amount of cooperative research across programs involving both students and faculty.