They also allow for interaction with faculty as questions and concerns arise. These projects are typically complex, at risk for litigation, and necessitate more faculty involvement than other applied experiences. The practica and CAPS opportunities let me translate classroom knowledge into meaningful organizational skills. Both experimental laboratory and field research are conducted in a collegial environment. Graduate Students are encouraged to present research at professional conferences as well as publish these studies in relevant journals.
Funding is available for graduate student research and travel.
The practice I gained in writing and presenting papers has served me well in the corporate environment. Speakers are frequently invited to present applied and academic projects. Program alumni constitute a network of contacts for graduating students. Applied experiences were a key factor in my obtaining a position in a Fortune 500 company directly out of graduate school. The Psychology Department as well as administrative units on campus offer graduate assistantships which provide a stipend and a full tuition waiver.