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Jarrell E. Daniels

Phd in psychology and social intervention.

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Program: PhD in Psychology and Social Intervention

Year entered Program: 2024

Research Interests: Youth violence prevention, inter-group conflict; gang desistance; adolescent development, trauma, resilience; resource scarcity

Principal Advisor(s): Dr. Rezarta Bilali, Dr. Shabnam Javdani

Research Description/Bio: Jarrell E. Daniels is a Ph.D. student in the Psychology and Social Intervention program in the Applied Psychology department. His research focuses on understanding and addressing youth violence through evidence-based interventions and community collaboration. Jarrell examines the complex interplay between resource scarcity, gang involvement and adolescent development. By exploring the ecological and socio-emotional factors that contribute to youth violence, he aims to develop and implement interventions that support vulnerable adolescents and their families. His current research projects include evaluating the effectiveness of the Project Restore gang intervention program, studying positive pathways out of gang membership and the lasting impact of trauma on adolescent behavior, while assessing the role of government-community partnerships in preventing youth violence.  Moreover, Jarrell examines the mechanisms of peer influence, music culture, and social networks in gang dynamics, as well as the effects of systemic factors like poverty and discrimination on adolescent outcomes. His ultimate goal is to inform policy and practice through rigorous research, contributing to safer communities and healthier developmental trajectories for young people. Jarrell holds a BA in Sociology and African American Studies from the School of General Studies at Columbia University.   

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The Department of Educational Psychology offers 3 doctoral degree programs:

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There’s a reason Lesley is number one for Mental Health & Well-Being in New England. We are committed to training counselors to have a trauma-informed, holistic approach grounded in social justice who understand each person’s story in the context of their communities. Through a combination of experiential learning, scholarly pursuits, critical analysis, and self-reflection, our students seek to continually understand and develop their role as an instrument of change in relationship with the communities they represent and serve.

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Our programs in Mental Health & Well-Being start with undergraduate degrees in Psychology+, our unique multidisciplinary psychology program that includes specializations and dual degrees, ranging from Holistic Psychology to Expressive Arts Therapy. Our Master’s degrees in Counseling & Psychology include specializations in School Counseling, Holistic Studies, and Trauma Studies as well as Expressive Therapies where Lesley is one of the few universities offering all five modalities: Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Expressive Arts.

In our Ph.D. program, students work closely with their faculty advisor to choose their dissertation topic, after engaging in rigorous coursework, as part of a cohort of passionate, creative scholars. Our programs also include both undergraduate and graduate programs in Social Work, with a special focus on working with neurodiverse populations, and a unique master’s in Mindfulness Studies, where students are at the forefront of bringing this discipline into many professional and personal pursuits.

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Lesley’s partnerships in Mental Health & Well-Being set it apart. They are designed to create seamless pathways into these much-needed professions. Students can choose to come to Lesley as one of 36 scholars with our partner mental health organizations  – Riverside Community Care, the Dimock Center, or Eliot Community Human Services. In each case, scholars receive a generous scholarship, an internship with that organization that is guaranteed on entrance to Lesley, and membership in a cohort of fellow scholars who act as colleagues exploring what it means to launch into practice.

In Social Work, these partnerships are with Lesley’s own Threshold Program, designed more than 40 years ago to provide neurodiverse individuals with the independent living and working skills they need to live strong, independent lives. As Threshold Scholars, students are guaranteed work in the Lifelong Support Program, designed to support Threshold alumni and other neurodiverse individuals throughout their lives by focusing on career building, academic skills, and independent living skills as well as social well-being and community engagement.  

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Mental Health & Well-Being undergraduates can also benefit from taking courses across Lesley’s unique portfolio of programs. Maybe students take business courses to establish a private practice, or an animation course to create an animated series on well-being practices. Students can do amazing things here when their curiosity and imagination lead the way to a career they truly love.

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Annual Admissions Webinar

The Department of Psychology holds an annual webinar for prospective graduate students in the Winter of each year.  This webinar provides information on constructing a competitive application for doctoral programs in Psychology, and includes faculty and student panels as well as time for participants to ask questions.  

Preparing for Graduate School in Psychology Monday, January 22, 2024, 4:30pm - 6:30pm, Central Time

What is the goal of this webinar?

The goal of this webinar is to enhance the strength of the applications prospective PhD students can construct. It can be difficult for applicants to know how to best demonstrate their readiness and fit for a particular PhD program. This may be exacerbated for applicants who don’t have access to “insider” information about what constitutes a strong application. We believe that innovative and meaningful research requires a diverse set of ideas, and this webinar is one attempt to democratize the dispersal of information about the PhD application process.

What topics will be covered?

We aim to provide structured guidance for students who are considering applying to Psychology PhD programs in general and our Psychology PhD program in particular. We will offer insights into attributes of competitive applications, including advice on how to research and craft a successful candidate statement and communicate your valuable “hard” and “soft” skills. We will also discuss how to apply for research assistant positions.  Finally, the webinar will include a panel discussion with current PhD students, who can provide some first-person thoughts on transitioning to a PhD program. There will also be time set aside for Q&A. (See below for information about how to submit your questions before the webinar!)

Note that the UChicago Department of Psychology does not have a clinical program. If you are interested in counseling or clinical social work, see the programs at UChicago in the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice .

Who can attend?

All undergraduates and postgraduates considering applying for a PhD in Psychology are welcome to attend this webinar. We particularly encourage students from historically marginalized groups, including but not limited to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), non-cis-gendered individuals, members of the queer community, individuals who are differently-abled or who experience disability, first-generation college students, and those from low-income / low-resource backgrounds to attend.

How do I sign up?

Please register for the webinar in advance.  At registration, you will be asked to provide your name, e-mail address, undergraduate institution, anticipated application year, area of interest, and your primary reason for wanting to attend the webinar. You will also have the option to submit questions on the webinar form. We hope that everyone who registers will be able to attend.  However, we may have to cap enrollment, so please register early.

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We will do our best to cover questions that attendees have – the goal of this webinar to is to help you! Please feel free to submit questions in advance, in your registration. We will also take questions during the webinar.

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All psychology majors receive a rigorous program of undergraduate education and training that encourages critical thinking, lifelong learning, and the analysis and integration of information about individuals and groups of people. The curriculum leading to a degree in psychology provides students with an understanding of human behavior and the ability to use scientific methods to answer questions about human behavior.

Students majoring in psychology may earn either the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. The psychology course requirements for the two degrees are identical; they differ with respect to the requirements in other disciplines. For example, the BA degree requires courses in a foreign language and extra humanities hours, whereas the BS degree requires additional hours in the physical and biological sciences.

Students interested in studying human behavior, with a science-oriented supporting curriculum, pursue a Bachelor of Science degree. The BS can successfully prepare students interested in further study in a science-oriented psychology graduate program (such as neuroscience) or medical school, or other health-related graduate and professional programs (e.g., pharmacy, physical therapy), as well as students interested in entry-level positions in business or applied psychology.

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Composition and Rhetoric 3
Psychology as a Major and Profession 1
Introduction to Psychology 3
3
Mathematics 3
3
 Semester Credit Hours16
Spring
Introduction to Psychological Science Methods 3
Select one of the following: 3
Public Speaking
Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition
Writing about Literature
Technical and Professional Writing
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3
General elective 3
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Second Year
Fall
Introduction to Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience 3
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General elective 3
 Semester Credit Hours15
Spring
Select one of the following: 3
Black Psychology
Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Minority Experience
Psychology of Culture and Diversity
Psychological Aspects of Human Sexuality
Psychology of Women
Psychology of Women of Color
Diversity and Inclusion in Organizations
3
3
Mathematics 3
General elective 3
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Third Year
Fall
Elementary Statistics for Psychology 4
Select one of the following: 3
Lifespan Development
Psychology of Adjustment
Psychological Disorders
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
History and Systems of Psychology
Psychology of Adolescence
Personality
Organizational Psychology
Personnel Psychology
Psychology of Aging
3
3
3
 Semester Credit Hours16
Spring
Research Methods and Design in Psychology 4
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Psychology of Animal Behavior
Sensation-Perception
Neuroscience of Learning and Memory
Biology of Psychological Disorders
Drugs and Behavior
Psychology of Learning
Human Cognitive Processes
Cognitive Neuroscience
Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
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Additional Science elective 3
General elective 1
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Fourth Year
Fall
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Psychology of Animal Behavior
Sensation-Perception
Neuroscience of Learning and Memory
Biology of Psychological Disorders
Drugs and Behavior
Psychology of Learning
Human Cognitive Processes
Cognitive Neuroscience
Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
3
Additional Science elective 3
Psychology elective 3
General elective 2
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Spring
Select one of the following: 3
Psychology of Adjustment
Psychological Disorders
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
History and Systems of Psychology
Psychology of Adolescence
Personality
Organizational Psychology
Personnel Psychology
Psychology of Aging
Additional Science elective 3
Additional Science elective 3
Psychology elective 3
General elective 3
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 Total Semester Credit Hours120

Complete 6 hours of mathematics core courses. Note that  MATH 167 is not an accepted course in this degree program. Select two from the following options:

  • Select one of the following: MATH 140 , MATH 168 .
  • Select one of the following:  MATH 142 , MATH 147 , MATH 151 , MATH 171 .
  • Select one of the following: MATH 152 , MATH 148 , MATH 172 .
  • Select one of the following:  PHIL 240 , STAT 201 .

Courses in psychology may not be used to satisfy this requirement.

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Select from PBSI 100-499 , No more than a combined maximum of 6 hours of PBSI 484 ,  PBSI 485 are permitted.

A grade of C or higher is required if a course is to be counted in the major field.

No course can be counted in more than one category.

Graduation requirements include 3 hours of International and Cultural Diversity courses and 3 hours of Cultural Discourse courses. A course satisfying a core category, a college/department requirement, or a free elective can be used to satisfy this requirement. The required 6 hours may be met by courses satisfying other areas of a degree program.  See your academic advisor for further information.

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Current research : Dr. Guassi Moreira’s Computational Developmental Neuroscience Laboratory (CDNLab) studies the neurodevelopment of affective and social phenomena between late childhood and emerging adulthood. Currently, CDNLab is particularly interested in the development of emotion regulation and decision-making, and the nexus between the two. Some of the research questions we ask questions are ‘how does the brain change to help improve emotion regulation skills with development?’, ‘why are some emotion regulation strategies better or worse at promoting adaptive outcomes?’, ‘why do some individuals make risky decisions more than others when they become teenagers?’, ‘how do our mental models of specific others change with experience, and how does this impact how we spend our time with them?’. Research in the lab will combines traditional psychological methods with emergent neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI) and computational techniques, and will also support original quantitative methods research in service of answering core substantive research questions.

Communication Prior to Applying : I highly suggest prospective students who are planning to apply to my lab contact me via email ( [email protected] ) with their CV and brief description of the research they hope to pursue as a doctoral student. I am also happy to answer questions about my lab’s research via email. If the questions are not easily answered via email, then I may suggest a video call. I don’t privilege or prioritize applications from prospective students who have contacted me prior to applying or who have had a video call with me.  Instead, these calls are really for the prospective student to ask questions that impact whether they plan on applying.  I’d note that if you have questions about completing/submitting the UW Madison Psychology Department application itself, the best person to contact is our graduate coordinator, [email protected]

Areas I’m Willing to Advise Students in : Developmental, Social, Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience

How I Evaluate Applicants : Like all faculty members in the Psychology Department, I evaluate prospective graduate students in a holistic manner. I therefore consider all the possible ways in which students’ applications materials can demonstrate excellence and a strong likelihood to thrive in the graduate program and in my lab.  As such, the information below should be treated as general rules of thumb rather than a highly proscriptive “checklist” of attributes that candidates must have in order to be considered for admittance to my lab.

  • Academic & Research Preparation : Successful applicants to my lab will likely have an academic and research record of excellence and intellectual curiosity. I do not use strict cutoffs based on academic and research history but I do holistically evaluate the extent to which prospective students have shown previous academic excellence in the classroom and the lab (GPA, letters of recommendation, prior research experience, etc.). My lab uses tools/takes inspiration from a host of disciplines across, and outside of, psychology (e.g., computer science, statistics, biology, anthropology, sociology, economics), so I look for applicants who have coursework and research experience from other disciplines while acknowledging that students are not going to be experts in any one area. Finally, applicants will be best served if they have some kind of meaningful experience with programming and/or statistics. Students who do not have such experience are not necessarily at a disadvantage if they can demonstrate intellectual fearlessness, curiosity, and a strong work ethic to learn such skills in graduate school
  • Research preparation : Previous research experience is strongly encouraged (e.g., as an undergraduate research assistant or post-bac staff member of a psychology or neuroscience lab). Applicants with more extensive experience (e.g., independent research project) will be prioritized.

Personal statement : Your personal statement should touch upon two keys points. (i) First , what kind of research program do you hope to pursue in graduate school? The purpose of a PhD program in experimental psychology is to train scientists on how to grow and develop an independent program of research as a lead investigator – i.e., become an expert in a topic by conducting research at the cutting edge of said topic. This is true regardless of whether the trainee wishes to pursue a career at a research institution, a teaching institution, industry, government, etc. The act of growing and refining this program of research endows one with expertise in various skills to succeed in any of these career paths (albeit by relying on different subsets of skills depending on the path). An applicant doesn’t need to have a precise and accurate roadmap of how they want to build a research program during graduate school, but they need to be curious enough to have ‘rough draft’ of said road map in place. This will allow me to assess fit with the lab, my mentorship style, and one’s intellectual curiosity and ambition.

(ii) Second , why do you want to pursue this work in my lab. How do the things that motivate you, questions that interest you, etc. align with my lab? Fit between a mentor and a mentee is so important for both mentee success and the health of the mentor’s lab. I want to take students that I am able to help put into a position to succeed. Outlining why you think my lab is an ideal place to kickstart your research program is going to help me evaluate fit and make sure that everyone comes away with a good deal. Beyond these two points, I make every effort to create a tight-knit and supportive lab environment where every lab member feels that they belong, and that their abilities and efforts are respected and nurtured by every other lab member.  As such, insights into your potential to contribute to such a community and to collaborate effectively would be valued in the personal statement.

  • Other : I am looking to break into new areas and methods of research that may not be currently obvious from the lab’s publication record. This includes: (i) event segmentation in the context of emotion and emotion regulation, (ii) using Large Language Models (LLMs) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to understand the mechanisms of human emotion regulation, (iii) naturalistic fMRI, (iv) developing and refining quantitative methods for psychologists and cognitive neuroscientists based around regularized regression, (v) ecological momentary assessment (EMA), and (vi) deep phenotyping, especially with fMRI data. If your research interests intersect with of the areas or methods above and the lab’s current research directions, please consider applying.

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  1. Ph.D. in Psychology

    This program will prepare you for a career in academic settings or organizations that involve practical solutions to personal, social or organizational problems. Ph.D. in Psychology Program Requirements. Steps to Fulfill a Doctoral Program. Train in experimental approaches to psychology with the doctoral program in psychology.

  2. Doctoral Program

    The objectives of the PhD program are: to communicate research findings through teaching and writing. practical solutions to personal, social, or organizational problems. We enroll approximately 100 graduate students and offer numerous opportunities for student collaboration with faculty. The student-faculty ratio is roughly 2:1, which allows ...

  3. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

    Clinical Psychology, Ph.D. The clinical psychology doctoral program blends the clinical-scientist model and the scientist-practitioner model. It integrates the full range of research, teaching and applied skills in training doctoral students. We view research and applied skills as interwoven rather than as two discrete sets of skills.

  4. Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

    The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology program trains students in experimental approaches to psychology, including specialization in: ... To receive a graduate degree from Texas A&M University, students must earn one-third or more of the credits through the institution's own direct instruction. This limitation also applies to joint ...

  5. Psychology

    College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. The PhD in Psychology program trains students in experimental approaches to psychology, including specialization in Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience, Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience, and Social and Personality Psychology. Students also benefit from cross-area ...

  6. PDF Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology

    2. Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology. Doctoral students at Texas A&M have seven years to complete their degree before being charged out-of-state tuition. A doctoral student who, after seven years of study, has accumulated 100 or more doctoral hours will be charged tuition at a rate equivalent to out-of-state tuition.

  7. Clinical Psychology

    The Clinical Psychology program espouses a blend of the clinical-scientist model and the scientist-practitioner model, integrating the full range of research, teaching, and applied skills in training doctoral students. We view research and applied skills as interwoven rather than as two discrete sets of skills.

  8. PDF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY DOCTORAL TRAINING PROGRAM HANDBOOK

    The doctoral program in clinical psychology at Texas A&M University (TAMU) historically has adhered to a scientist-practitioner model of training. This model emphasizes that integrated skills in science and practice serve as the foundation for generating the knowledge base ... This Clinical Psychology Graduate Handbook provides a summary of ...

  9. Ph.D.

    Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. Our Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology is designed to give candidates a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of their professional field and training in methods of research. This degree is awarded based on a candidate's grasp of the subject matter of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do ...

  10. Ph.D.

    Accreditation. The School Psychology Program at Texas A&M University is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation. 750 First Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20002-4242. (202) 336-5979.

  11. Ph.D.

    The Ph.D. program in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Research, Measurement and Statistics (RMS) focuses on a broad range of quantitative and methodological issues, including: Multivariate statistics, Item response theory, Generalizability theory, Hierarchical linear modeling, Structural equation modeling,

  12. Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences

    Doctoral students in Clinical Psychology and Industrial/Organizational Psychology complete a Master's Degree as part of their progress toward the PhD. Our doctoral training is strongly research oriented; all students are expected to become involved with research beginning in their first year.

  13. PHD, Educational Psychology

    Program Details. The Department of Educational Psychology is home to a variety of interrelated disciplines and degree options focused on human development and well-being in educational and community contexts. Students pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Psychology apply to one of five distinct specialization program options:

  14. Application & Admissions

    Office of Admissions. Texas A&M University. P.O. Box 40001. College Station, TX 77842-4001. 4. Complete and Submit materials in the Texas A&M University GraduateCAS Application Online. The deadline is December 1, 2023. Please use the following help link if you are having trouble filling out your application.

  15. Psychology Department Organization of Graduate Students (PDOGS)

    Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77843-4235 [email protected]. Doctoral. About Us. About the Program. Training Areas. ... The purpose of PDOGS shall be to promote collaboration among graduate students in the Psychology Department at Texas A&M, and to facilitate the relationship between the Psychology Department and its graduate students.

  16. Ph.D.

    The 75-hour doctoral program in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Bilingual/ESL Education (BESL) prepares graduates for university and leadership positions in the field of education, including consultation and evaluation, teacher training and supervision or coordination of programs. A combination of coursework, practica, program ...

  17. MS, Psychological Sciences (I-O Psychology)

    The Graduate Academics available at Texas A&M University's graduate school include nationally ranked programs that can help you prepare for career success. Texas A&M University ... The MS in Psychological Sciences with a concentration in Industrial/Organizational Psychology emphasizes the application of psychological principles to human ...

  18. Jarrell E. Daniels

    Email: [email protected] Program: PhD in Psychology and Social Intervention Year entered Program: 2024 Research Interests: Youth violence prevention, inter-group conflict; gang desistance; adolescent development, trauma, resilience; resource scarcity Principal Advisor(s): Dr. Rezarta Bilali, Dr. Shabnam Javdani Research Description/Bio: Jarrell E. Daniels is a Ph.D. student in the Psychology and ...

  19. Clinical Psychology

    Clinical Psychology Graduate Handbook. The Clinical Psychology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association. Questions related to the program's accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation: ... Texas A&M University: 1996: No: Sherecce Fields: University of South ...

  20. Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences

    PBSI 105 Psychology as a Major and Profession. Credit 1. 1 Lecture Hour. Development of building blocks essential to success at Texas A&M University and in the Psychology major; introduction to understanding how adjusting to college life and exploring strategies will help manage time and motivation; examination of methods for effective studying and test preparation; information about ...

  21. Online Master of Science in Safety Engineering

    The Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University graduate program offers students a unique educational and research experience. ... Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering Texas A&M University 200 Jack E. Brown Engineering Building College Station, TX 77843-3122. Phone: 979-845-3361; Fax: 979-845-6446; che ...

  22. Hansong Zhang, PhD

    1315 N. Bell Ave. CFO 702 Denton, TX 76204 940-898-2303 940-898-2301 (Fax) [email protected]

  23. Psychology Majors

    Learn more about the career options available to psychology majors, whether you earn an undergraduate degree or go on to pursue a graduate degree. Read the Article Note: This information is current for the 2024-25 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change.

  24. Doctoral Admissions

    The application fee may be paid by check, money order or approved credit card. Applicants who wish to pay by credit card may do so as part of the online application. If you are unable to pay the fee online, you may call the Graduate Admissions Office at 979-845-1060. Apply online.

  25. Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences

    The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences produces scientific discoveries that shed light on psychological processes involved in human behavior. This includes identifying processes that contribute to mental and physical health disorders across the lifespan, as well as the psychological and social processes that influence people's ...

  26. Mental Health & Well-Being

    A Leader in Educating Mental Health Professionals. There's a reason Lesley is number one for Mental Health & Well-Being in New England. We are committed to training counselors to have a trauma-informed, holistic approach grounded in social justice who understand each person's story in the context of their communities.

  27. Annual Admissions Webinar

    The Department of Psychology holds an annual webinar for prospective graduate students in the Winter of each year. This webinar provides information on constructing a competitive application for doctoral programs in Psychology, and includes faculty and student panels as well as time for participants to ask questions.

  28. Psychology

    Texas A& M University at Galveston Toggle Texas A& M University at Galveston. General Information; ... The BS can successfully prepare students interested in further study in a science-oriented psychology graduate program (such as neuroscience) or medical school, or other health-related graduate and professional programs (e.g., pharmacy ...

  29. Industrial/Organizational Psychology

    The Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology Doctoral Program trains individuals to be both scientists and practitioners. We believe that a strong grounding in basic and applied research skills and the theoretical underpinnings of I/O psychology are essential for both academic and applied work. The goal of the I/O psychology program is to ...

  30. Joao Guassi Moreira

    The purpose of a PhD program in experimental psychology is to train scientists on how to grow and develop an independent program of research as a lead investigator - i.e., become an expert in a topic by conducting research at the cutting edge of said topic. This is true regardless of whether the trainee wishes to pursue a career at a research ...