Clinical Practicum may be omitted from a predoctoral program with suitable substitutions. These changes are to be worked out with advisers and documented before the beginning of the second year. The program of Experimental Psychology is designed to prepare students for research or teaching in psychology. The program emphasizes methodology and both basic and applied research. Students are prepared to enter doctoral programs or to seek employment in appropriate master's-level positions.
Programs are to be designed with an adviser and include core requirements above.
Electives Courses in the following areas are offered depending upon faculty and student interest and may be taken by students in any program with advisers' approval. The School Psychology specialization is offered by the Department of Psychology as well as the Department of Applied Psychology. This program is an area of specialty within the Master of Science degree in Psychology which also meets the Washington state requirements for the certification of school psychologists. Interested applicants must first be accepted into the school psychology option. Curriculum is designed to meet State of Washington requirements for School Psychologists, and may change to meet state requirements.