The three graduate programs train students to carry out basic and applied research and to communicate psychological concepts effectively. This preparation enables our graduates to compete successfully for academic appointments, positions at research or clinical institutions, and placements in human services and industry. Research Experience Research is strongly emphasized. The strength of our research programs has made the Psychology Department one of the strongest and most successful departments in the University. Students are expected to develop the ability to initiate, execute, and interpret their own projects.
Graduate students benefit from a highly productive research atmosphere in the department.
They are exposed to a wide variety of research programs by direct participation, research seminars, and colloquia in which both faculty and students participate. Training for Teaching Teaching is a part of many careers following the Ph.D., and thus graduate study in the Psychology Department prepares students by including a specific teaching curriculum . This begins with a course on the teaching of Psychology, and continues with experience as a teaching assistant. Finally, all Ph.D. students are required to teach a course under the supervision of a faculty member. All students admitted to the Graduate Program are fully funded , and will find Binghamton's low cost of living an additional bonus.