The Psychology Department offers a program of graduate study leading to the M.A. degree in Psychology with a Behavioral emphasis. Research and applied experience are emphasized throughout the program.
Students complete a research apprenticeship and an empirical thesis.
They receive applied experience in the department's Psychology Clinic, learning to do evaluations and therapy throughout the two year program. Previous graduates have been successful in obtaining jobs commensurate with their training and in entering quality doctoral programs. Health care issues studied include stress management, chronic pain, hypertension, brain dysfunction, and others. Intensive involvement in designing, conducting, and evaluating research. Coursework in theoretical and research foundations of behavioral psychology.