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Whether you’re a new grad student, a postdoc, a visiting graduate researcher, or a prospective applicant looking to see what research we’re doing on campus, we’ve compiled some resources on this page to get you started.

As a preeminent public research university, UCLA offers the opportunity to lead research in state-of-the-art facilities while collaborating with world-renowned faculty. Scholars will learn to further shape and define their particular projects, expand their mastery in their chosen field, work in partnership with their peers and mentors and share their knowledge in the classroom and lab. This collective effort is the spark that ignites solutions to the most pressing global problems of today and tomorrow. Susan L. Ettner Dean, UCLA Division of Graduate Education Professor, Department of Medicine Professor, Department of Health Policy and Management

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Visiting Graduate Researchers are domestic or international degree-seeking graduate students at their home institution who are invited to conduct short-term doctoral research or participate in a mentored or independent research project or master’s research collaboration with a faculty member at UCLA. The initial Visiting Graduate Researcher appointment can range from 3 weeks to 12 months; the maximum stay is 24 months.

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A  Postdoctoral Scholar  (Postdoc) is an individual who holds a doctoral degree, is engaged in advanced training and education, and conducts research under the guidance of a faculty member at UCLA. A postdoctoral scholar position prepares you for a career in academia, industry, government or the non-profit sector. Each year, UCLA hosts approximately 1,200 postdocs worldwide who play a critical role in furthering the University’s educational and research mission.

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Graduate Student Researcher positions provide experience working on faculty-supervised research projects. Applicants should inquire within their department.

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Many UCLA summer programs are designed to give undergraduates research experience before applying to graduate school. Head to our Admissions section to learn more about Undergraduate Summer Programs . For graduate students, search our Graduate Funding Search Engine to see current research opportunities available through the summer.

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Harvard-Amgen Scholars will conduct novel biotechnology-focused research with Harvard scientists over the course of a 10-week summer internship. Interns will have the opportunity to interact closely with faculty through scholarly and pre-professional development activities including a Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series and Biotechnology Journal Club. They will also gain critical exposure to tools for effective science communication, proposal writing, and graduate school preparation, and will have opportunities to explore the Boston area through a variety of social activities and outings. Currently, enrolled undergraduates interested in pursuing a bioscience PhD or the MD/PhD are eligible to apply, especially those from underrepresented and diverse backgrounds. US citizenship or permanent residency is required. Housing on Harvard’s Cambridge campus, travel, meal allowance, and a stipend are provided. 

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The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) is a 10-week program that introduces undergraduates to bioengineering, materials research, nanoscience, and engineering while providing a coordinated, educational, and dynamic research community that inspires them to seek a graduate degree. REU research opportunities are arranged in conjunction with the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), the Center for Nanoscale Systems (CNS), the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering , as well as other Harvard-based engineering and science entities. Professional development workshops, faculty seminars on research and ethics, and community activities are integrated into the program. Students receive a stipend and housing.

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Scientists from the Solar and Stellar X-Ray Group (SSXG) and the Solar, Stellar, and Planetary Group (SSP) at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA) host undergraduate students from around the US. For 10 weeks, these students will participate in cutting-edge astronomical research about the sun and the heliosphere and learn the skills necessary for a successful scientific career. Projects range from data analysis to computer modeling to instrument building. Special seminars will be held to increase students' public speaking and computer programming skills. Students will learn from experience about scientific research and how to apply their academic work to real-world problems. Some time will also be devoted to exploring Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the surrounding area. US citizenship or permanent residency is required.  Stipend, housing, and travel are provided. Please visit the website for more information .

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The Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology is an 11-week research program that allows students to participate in ongoing research at the Harvard Forest in Petersham, Massachusetts. Projects focus on the effects of natural and human disturbances on forest ecosystems including global warming, hurricanes, forest harvesting, and invasive organisms. Researchers come from many disciplines, and specific studies center on population and community ecology, paleoecology, land-use history, phenology, biogeochemistry, soil science, ecophysiology, and atmosphere-biosphere exchanges. Students work with mentors from Harvard and collaborating institutions. Responsibilities may include field sampling, laboratory studies, data analysis, and scientific writing. In addition, students attend seminars given by nationally known scientists and workshops on career and graduate school preparation. At the end of the summer, students present their research results by writing an abstract and presenting their findings at a student research symposium. The program provides room, board, and a competitive stipend.

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The Program for Research in Markets & Organizations (PRIMO) provides an opportunity for Harvard and non-Harvard undergraduates (rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled full-time at a US institution) to work closely with Harvard Business School faculty, gaining exposure to business research on a variety of cutting-edge ideas. The primary goal of the program is to build and foster a strong community of scholars committed to excellence in research as part of the Harvard Summer Undergraduate Research Village. Students must commit to the 10-week program and are provided with Harvard campus housing, meals, and a research stipend.

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Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program (SHURP) is a 10-week summer research program primarily for college students belonging to groups that are underrepresented in the sciences. In addition to laboratory-based research with Harvard Medical School faculty, the program includes research and career development seminars and a peer-mentoring program. Stipend, housing, and travel are provided. Administered by the Division of Medical Sciences (PhD programs office) at Harvard Medical School every year since 1991, SHURP is offered for currently enrolled undergraduates who are considering careers in biological or biomedical research sciences, who have already had at least one summer (or equivalent term-time) of experience in a research laboratory, and who have taken at least one upper-level biology course that includes molecular biology. US citizenship or permanent residency is required.

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The 10-week Systems Biology Summer Internship Program enables interns to work on research projects spanning many scientific fields including systems biology, biophysics, bioinformatics, genomics, applied mathematics, and computation. Participants learn a range of cutting-edge techniques in the exciting and dynamic research environment of the FAS Center for Systems Biology and the Department of Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School. Participants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Individuals from underrepresented minority and economically disadvantaged groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Cell Biology Research Scholars Program

The Cell Biology Research Scholars Program provides a 10-week full-time research opportunity to undergraduate students with a passion for scientific discovery and fundamental biology. Students will be hosted by faculty investigators to work on cutting-edge research projects and participate in training workshops and mentoring activities in preparation for a productive scientific research career. A stipend is provided, but scholars are responsible for travel, housing, and meals.

Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology Summer Scholars Program

The Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (BCMP) Summer Scholars Program is a 10-week program designed to provide hands-on laboratory research experience to motivated undergraduates with a strong interest in pursuing graduate studies focused on molecular mechanisms in biology. The program offers students the opportunity to gain experience in hands-on laboratory research; to interact with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and other summer interns; to attend weekly presentations by department members on specific research projects and cutting-edge research tools; and to improve their presentation, writing, and communication skills. Participating laboratories cover a broad range of basic and disease-oriented research topics using the analytical tools of biochemistry, molecular genetics, biophysics, chemical biology, and structural biology. A stipend is provided, but students are responsible for travel, housing, and meal accommodations.

Summer Undergraduate Program in Immunology at Harvard Medical School

The 10-week Summer Undergraduate Program in Immunology exposes undergraduate students to current topics in immunology. Students participate in a combination of weekly lectures and laboratory work with faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows from the Harvard Medical School Immunology Graduate Program. Participants from colleges in which the topic is not taught or presented in depth are especially welcome, and individuals from underrepresented minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to students who are in their sophomore or junior year. A stipend is provided, but the program is unable to assist with travel, housing arrangements, or visas for students.

Summer Institute in Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School

Summer Institute in Biomedical Informatics , now entering its 15th year, is a nine-week full-time extensive research opportunity with a curriculum including didactic lectures, clinical case studies, a mentored research project, and presentation of findings. The program is for undergraduates with quantitative interests and skills who aspire to contribute to translational advances in biomedicine with a future PhD or research-oriented MD or MD/PhD. A stipend, housing, and a travel allowance are provided. If you are an undergraduate with a strong quantitative background and interested in innovation and methodological rigor in your approach to scientific inquiry in biomedicine or in the translation of computational methods to engineering/software applications in medicine, this is the summer program for you!

The Four Directions Summer Research Program

The Four Directions Summer Research Program (FDSRP) provides an opportunity for talented Native American undergraduates to explore careers in the medical profession under the guidance and supervision of staff from Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital. The FDSRP is an eight-week summer research opportunity offered to undergraduate and first-year medical students with a commitment to the health of Native American communities. Interns engage in basic science or translational research projects under the supervision of Harvard Medical School faculty advisors. Students also receive career development training, meet faculty from across the hospital and medical school, and participate in a variety of social networking events. US citizenship or permanent residency is required. Stipend, housing, and travel are provided.

Newborn Medicine Summer Student Research Program

The Newborn Medicine Summer Student Research Program is sponsored by the Harvard Program in Neonatology for students interested in clinical aspects and research in Newborn Medicine. During the 8–12-week program, students are guided by faculty and fellow mentors from the program with the goal of providing undergraduate and medical school students with intensive clinical and laboratory research. As part of the program, the students will have the opportunity to observe newborn care in the hospital nurseries, clinics, and neonatal intensive care units. Partial funding is available for students participating in the program.

Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine

Based at Harvard Medical School, the Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine is an eight-week research-intensive experience that provides undergraduates interested in science or medicine an introduction to nephrology, and an overview of basic and clinical science. At the end of the program, students will have the opportunity to present their research at a national student symposium. Stipend and housing are provided. Research experience is preferred but not required. US citizenship or permanent residency is required.

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The Summer Program in Biological Sciences in Public Health at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health is an eight-week laboratory-based biological research program for undergraduates belonging to underrepresented groups during the summer following their sophomore or junior years. The program exposes college students to the rewards of laboratory research directed toward solving important public health problems such as infections (malaria, TB, parasites), cancer, lung diseases, multifactorial, multigenic, and common diseases of aging, diabetes, and obesity. Scientific approaches include regulation of cell growth and gene regulation, cellular metabolism, DNA modification, cellular signaling, and structure-function analyses. The overall mission of the program is to prepare qualified students for graduate-level training leading to research careers in the biological sciences.

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The Summer Program in Epidemiology at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health is an intensive five-week program that integrates mathematics and quantitative methods to provide students with an understanding of the skills and processes necessary to pursue a career in public health. The program recruits undergraduates belonging to underrepresented groups for graduate-level training. Areas of study include cancer prevention, infectious disease, environmental and occupational health, nutrition, and more. Students will participate in an introductory course in epidemiology and biostatistics, faculty lectures, a research project led by faculty or post-doctoral fellow, and networking opportunities. Travel, lodging, a stipend, and frequent meals are provided.

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MIRT is a national program designed to encourage students to pursue careers in biomedical and behavioral research providing support for undergraduate and graduate students to do health-related population-based research and training in developing countries including Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Thailand, Republic of Georgia, Peru, Mexico, Ecuador, Chile, and Australia. Trainees get knowledge of scientific literature associated with projects, biomedical research ethics, and cultural aspects with a focus on how these aspects affect public health issues as well as scientific and medical issues. Research opportunities are designed collaboratively with faculty in these institutions to address health and health disparities pertinent to their countries.

Summer Program in Biostatistics & Computational Biology at the Harvard School of Public Health

The Summer Program in Biostatistics & Computational Biology is an intensive six-week introduction to biostatistics, epidemiology, and public health research. Based at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, this program is designed to introduce qualified undergraduates and post-baccalaureates to the use of quantitative methods for biological, environmental, and medical research, and to demonstrate the application of quantitative methods to the study of human health. US citizenship or permanent residency is required.

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The goal of the eight-week Summer Research Trainee Program (SRTP) is to provide underrepresented minority students with an overview of opportunities available in biomedical research and clinical medicine. Students are assigned to Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) laboratories or clinical sites where they undertake original research projects and prepare presentations of their work under the mentorship of an MGH investigator. In addition to this research experience, students will attend weekly seminars, career development workshops, and networking events. The program is open to underrepresented minority students who have completed at least three years of college or who are first-year medical students; no prior research experience is necessary. US citizenship or permanent residency is required. Housing, meals, and a stipend are provided.

Summer Training in Academic Research and Scholarship Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital

The STARS Program provides underrepresented minority (URM) undergraduate and first-year medical students with a strong interest in pursuing advanced careers as research scientists, physicians, and/or healthcare professionals with an opportunity to engage in basic, clinical, and translational research projects during an eight-week summer program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and Harvard Medical School (HMS). Interns participate in a research project under the supervision of an HMS faculty mentor. Additional activities include "Research 101" education and training sessions, social networking opportunities, weekly roundtables with BWH Faculty and the Office for Multicultural Faculty Careers, and community health center/clinic shadowing. US citizenship or permanent residency is required. Housing, travel, and a stipend are provided.

Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences at Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center

The Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center (DF/HCC) Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) program introduces Massachusetts high school and undergraduate students from underrepresented minority populations to cancer research. Each year, CURE selects several students to participate in full-time 8–12-week summer internships. Interns are assigned individual mentors, who oversee their research and offer guidance. In addition to working on a research project, participants benefit from various program activities, such as a comprehensive orientation, scientific research, and professional development seminars, journal club discussions, networking, and social events. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a biomedical or health-related research career. Students receive a weekly stipend.

Brigham Research Institute Undergraduate Research Summer Internship Program 

The Brigham Research Institute’s Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program provides an excellent opportunity for undergraduates across the United States to gain a focused, challenging, and hands-on research experience in a basic science or clinical laboratory setting. Interns can choose from a wide variety of host labs doing exciting work in areas related to cardiovascular, immunology, musculoskeletal, neurobiology, and sex differences research. During the 10-week internship program, students can take advantage of educational and professional development offerings on the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School campuses as well as participate in a central curriculum associated with the program. Students will present their research findings in a mini research symposium at the end of their training period.

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.accordion label.title{ text-transform: none; color: #651d32; font-size: 19.2px; font-size: 1.2rem; letter-spacing: normal; } Gain hands-on skills in this accelerated master’s degree program in research psychology

In this 11-month Master of Science (MS) in Research Psychology, you will develop research, statistics, and grant-writing knowledge and skills. The accelerated master’s in psychology emphasizes research methodology and allows you to work with faculty in the classroom and in the lab. As you benefit from Seattle-area opportunities and resources in this master's of psychology program, you’ll gain the practical, marketable skills needed for a research career — or to enter a PhD program.

Take the next steps in your career with this flexible MS in Research Psychology.

Program Distinctives

The MS in Research Psychology program at Seattle Pacific University is unique in that it provides an accelerated (11 months) program that does not compromise knowledge and skills necessary for jobs or further education. This program's flexibility also benefits students in multiple ways:

Prepares career-bound students to —

• Enjoy a close and collaborative faculty that works closely with you as you gain advanced professional skills.
• Gain research and statistical skills needed for jobs in a range of areas from basic laboratory research to industry.
• Learn how to write grants to fund both applied and research projects.
• Become highly employable in careers pertaining to research, data analysis, and the like.
• Gain the experience needed as you progress through the coursework and your thesis, becoming competitive in future job searches for research positions.
• Custom design your capstone project (e.g., grant application) to focus on your career goals.
• Benefit from the Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing that the employment rate between 2014 and 2024 for psychology professionals is projected to grow by 12% for survey researchers and by 19% for market research analysts.
• Experience how SPU’s Christian faith context enables you to explore and integrate diverse, current, and controversial scientific research questions.

Prepares PhD-bound students to —

• Do original research or writing to prepare you for graduate school.
• Gain a competitive edge in applying for doctoral programs in various psychology and allied-health disciplines.
• Benefit from faculty mentorship while gaining valuable experience in conducting and disseminating your research.
• Custom design your capstone project (e.g., research thesis) to focus on your goals for graduate school.

Note: This program is designed for graduate students to begin Autumn Quarter and complete by the end of the following Summer Session.

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• Do original research or writing to prepare you for later jobs or graduate school.
• Explore issues related to diversity and ethics within research.

Program description and requirements 

Research Psychology is an accelerated, 33-credit master’s of science program designed to give students knowledge and skills necessary for jobs or further graduate education in psychology or psychology-related fields. It’s designed for students to begin Autumn Quarter and complete by the end of the following Summer Session. As a full-time student:

• You will typically take eight credits (two classes) per quarter while also working toward a capstone project. See the proposed course schedule below.
• You will take a core set of classes and will have flexibility in choosing from electives to best support your career or graduate school goals. See the list of core and elective classes below.
• Students will propose and complete a capstone project (e.g., research thesis, grant application) that best meets their career or graduate school goals.
• In both classes and the capstone project, students will learn from and work with faculty in the program (the School of Psychology, Family, and Community) as well as other graduate school programs on campus.

Core and elective courses

Core Courses:

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Research Methods and Statistics 1

Research Methods and Statistics 2

Christian Faith and Worldviews

Grant Writing

Research and Thesis

Qualitative Research Methods

Program and Organizational Evaluation

Survey Research

History and Systems of Psychology

Ethics & Law in Clinical Psychology

Psychopathology

Developmental Psychology

Neural and Biological Bases of Behavior

Personality Theory and Research

Cognition and Learning

Future PhD Fellows Seminar

Practicum: Graduate Teaching Assistantship

Database Management and Warehousing

Data Mining

Data Visualization

Proposed Schedule

The MS in Research Psychology is an accelerated program that is designed for students to begin in Autumn Quarter and complete the program the following summer quarter. The following is a proposed schedule.

Thesis/grant proposal

Christian Faith and Worldview

Thesis defense or grant submission

Total Credits

2023–24 tuition and fees

application fee; one-time matriculation fee

to complete

In addition to direct instructional costs, Seattle Pacific University’s Research Psychology (MS) tuition covers academic and student support services. Other benefits include use of athletic facilities (e.g., gym, locker room, and fitness rooms), and the SPU Library.

Scholarships and financial aid

Scholarship and other financial aid is available to newly admitted and continuing students in the School of Psychology, Family, and Community. For more information, visit Graduate Students Resources in Student Financial Services.

Resources available to graduate students to offset costs may include:

• Student loans. Includes amounts that exceed tuition and provide for living expenses.
• Graduate research fellowships. Department and grant-funded research and administrative assistant positions are offered to a limited number of graduate students each year. Selection is based on established criteria within each graduate department.
• Graduate teaching assistantships. Department-funded teaching assistantships are offered to a limited number of graduate students each year. Selection is based on established criteria and course need within each graduate department.
• Merit scholarships. Offered by the University as an offset to tuition.
• Department scholarship and awards. Selection is based on established criteria within each department. May not be distributed every year.
• The Dickinson Fellowship. Provides training and tuition to undergraduate and graduate students who have a calling to work with persons and their families who are impacted by chronic mental health conditions.

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For part-time student employment opportunities on or off campus, explore these options:

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In order to apply, students must have completed or provide the following:

Online application and $75 application processing fee

Undergraduate Degree

• Students must have completed a degree in psychology or related field which included coursework in statistics and research methods.
• Students must have graduated with good academic standing with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 and from a regionally accredited institution.
• Preference will be given to students with strong experiences in research and writing.

Official Transcripts

• Students must submit official transcript(s) from any college or university that granted you a degree or degrees, and from any institution attended since that time.

Personal Statement

• Future career or graduate school objectives
• Rationale for seeking a degree in research psychology and why you are seeking to attend Seattle Pacific
• Description of how this experience would differ from undergraduate courses or experiences
• Area of research or questions you are interested in pursuing for a thesis/grant/capstone project 
• Mention your professional and personal strengths as they apply: a. Related research experiences b. Relevant knowledge of and use of statistics c. Personal values d. Awareness of SPU faith identity and related openness to faith discussions as well as faith-related course requirements e. Any other insights deemed appropriate by the applicant

Letters of Recommendation

• Three letters of recommendation are required. Two should come from academic references (e.g., professor, instructor) and one from a professional (e.g., employer, internship supervisor).
• Letters of recommendation are waived for graduates of Seattle Pacific University's psychology program.

No GRE (Graduate Record Exam) is required for this program.

International students

In addition to the SPU general and the Research Psychology program’s additional admission requirements , international students must also submit:

• An official confidential affidavit of financial support covering the first year of intended enrollment. Without this document, SPU cannot issue an I-20 immigration form.
• Students holding undergraduate or graduate degrees from colleges, universities and/or seminaries located outside the U.S. are expected to have their transcripts evaluated by a professional credential agency. Such an evaluation is required before an application for admission to SPFC can be granted and before any graduate credits taken elsewhere can be applied to a SPFC degree.
• If you earned an undergraduate degree in a country other than the United States, or your degree is in progress, an official course-by-course credential evaluation must be submitted from a  NACES member-recognized credential service. Acceptable credential services include, but are not limited to,  World Education Services (WES) and  Foundation for International Services (FIS).
• In addition to the evaluation report, we also require official transcripts and diplomas to be submitted, in English. International applicants are responsible for all costs associated with this service.
•   English language proficiency: If you do not speak English as your first language, you must also submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 600 on the TOEFL paper or 250 on the TOEFL-CBT, or 100 on the TOEFL-iBT is required. ACE scores will not be accepted.

What can I do with my MS in Research Psychology?

Whether you plan to move directly into a career after earning your master’s degree or continue your education by earning a doctorate, you will find opportunities abound for you once you have an MS in Research Psychology.

Career options for career-bound students:

• Data analyst
• Market researcher
• Business consultant 
• Community college instructor
• Research assistant
• Employee trainer
• Social worker
• And more ...

Career options for students who go on to earn a PhD:

• Researcher psychologist
• Clinical psychologist
• University or college professor
• Experimental psychologist
• Director of research
• Forensic psychologist
• Developmental psychologist

Supporting the careers of our MS in Research Psychology students and alumni is a high priority for the School of Psychology, Family, and Community. The following career resources are available:

• The Center for Career and Calling has Resources for Current Graduate Students , which offers online vocational resources and résumé tips, workshops, and events. 
• Job leads through SPU’s job posting board Handshake and SPU Switchboard , the online community where you can engage and connect with the SPU network.

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Professor of Psychology and Biology; Chair of Undergraduate Psychology; Director of Laboratory Facilities PhD, University of Montana

Jessica Fossum

Assistant Professor of Psychology; Director of Research-Graduate Psychology PhD, University of California-Los Angeles

Bethany Hoff

Assistant Professor of Psychology PhD, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Jenny​ Lee Vaydich​

Associate Professor of Psychology​; Chair of Research Psychology PhD, University of Notre Dame

​​Katy Tangenberg

​Dean of the School of Psychology, Family, and Community; Professor of Social Welfare PhD, University of Washington

Capstone Project

Students enrolled in the Master’s of Science Research Psychology program will not only gain research, statistics, and grant-writing knowledge and skills from the classroom, but they will also complete a capstone project. This project will allow students the opportunity to put newly acquired knowledge and skills into practice in a manner that is best fitting their career or graduate school objectives. 

Capstone Proposal and Defense

The capstone project is flexible in a sense that students can chose between a traditional master’s thesis based on original research, a grant application, or propose an applied project (e.g., program evaluation) that best suits their needs. Each student will complete the following three stages of the capstone project:

• Conduct preliminary research, choose your project, and assemble your project committee for a review of your project.
• With approval from your project committee, research, collect data, analyze data, etc., and write your capstone project.
• Finally, present your written project and provide an oral defense for your capstone project to your project committee.*

*Your committee must approve your work at the proposal and defense. 

Research Labs

The program provides students with numerous research opportunities and flexibility. Students can request to work with faculty within the School of Psychology, Family, and Community or seek out capstone projects (e.g., grant application) locally, regionally, or nationally. Below are examples of labs where students might work:

The Baker Lab

Dr. Phillip M. Baker leads this collaborative and motivated group of researchers interested in understanding how the brain reduces complex information into behavioral choices. To do this, we manipulate the circuitry of the brain in animal models to understand the contributions of brain areas to reducing external stimuli into internal representations of choices that ultimately guide decisionmaking. Much of our work is hands-on with our animal models in addition to wet lab work. 

Child and Adolescent Laboratory

Directed by Dr. Jenny Vaydich, the Child and Adolescent Laboratory within the School of Psychology, Family, and Community at Seattle Pacific University explores the influence of parent-child relationships and interactions on child and adolescent emotion regulation development. We are particularly interested in parent-child relationships and parental emotion socialization during childhood and adolescence. Previous projects have focused on aggression; however, more recent projects have examined the influence of parent-child relationships on symptoms of depression and anxiety. 

Our ideal candidate for the Research Psychology program would be a student who has a passion for and training in research, has a strong background in research methods and statistics, perhaps having taken several statistics or research courses, and comes to the program with ideas of how to bring their diverse set of experiences/skills to pursue dynamic and innovative research.

Previous research experience is not required, but in the absence of specific research experience, students are encouraged to use their personal statement to speak to the specific skills they have acquired which will aid in research.

Ask yourself, “What are you passionate about, what do you want to research, what do you want to learn more about?”

This program is comparable to the master’s degree track that would be folded into most PhD programs. That is, you will do both graduate-level coursework and a master's-level thesis or capstone project. As for similar degree programs that take two years, we’ve truncated the timeline by having students work on their thesis project alongside their coursework.

SPU’s graduate programs consistently schedule courses to begin in the late afternoon/early evening to accommodate the varied needs of our students’ schedules. Core classes for the program will most likely be scheduled on Mondays or Tuesdays from 1–5 p.m. with electives following a similar schedule on other days of the week.

Given the rigorous nature of the Research Psychology program, our recommendation would be for our students to work part time.

There are several possibilities, dependent in large part on the expertise and interest of our students. One example would be a research fellowship with one of the faculty members. Another example would be proposing a partnership with a campus department, such as the Center for Career and Calling, which already has robust data collection but would benefit from a master’s student analyzing and presenting that data in a way that benefits students. If you are looking at PhD level study, a more traditional teaching assistantship where you offer guest lectures and grade papers might be beneficial.

Designing studies and evaluations : The Research Psychology program equips students with an advanced-level understanding of research methods and the ability to identify samples that are representative of diverse populations.

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Communicating research : The ability to sum up research and communicate to distinct constituent groups.

The opportunity to work closely with faculty is both faculty-dependent and student capstone project-dependent. In your first quarter of the program, you will want to begin to conceptualize your capstone project and consider how you would work with a faculty member. This is a process we will support each step of the way.

Unlike in a PhD program, you will not be admitted in order to work with a specific faculty member. This benefits students, as it means we can accept students with a wide range of research interests. It also means we will not be able to specify who your thesis supervisor will be or guarantee that you will work with a specific faculty member. Please note that research fit is a major priority as we make admissions decisions. If you are admitted into the program, it is because we are confident we can pair you with an advisor who matches your research interests and that your interests are scalable for the program.

How this program would lead to and bolster a PhD is dependent upon the PhD program, though we firmly believe it will make you a stronger PhD candidate, regardless of the program.

Some PhD programs would, for example, accept this master’s degree and thesis and then require you to take a minimal number of courses before you begin your PhD thesis. If, for example, a typical PhD program is five years long, and that program allows you to transfer some of your courses from this degree and your master’s dissertation, it would not only make you a more competitive candidate but also shorten your degree time to three years.

Other PhD programs will require you to complete all your coursework with them, potentially completing another master’s thesis, but will see your completion of this program as making you a more competitive candidate.

Emily Northey

Research Psychology alumna

For Emily Northey, ‘22 the master’s in research psychology program is all about independence — becoming an independent researcher and finding opportunities to apply her skills beyond the classroom.

“I appreciate how faculty push me to problem solve on my own initially,” Northey says, “which allows me to grow as an independent researcher.”

Read more about Emily

Devin Noel-Harrison

Research Psychology alumnus

Noel-Harrison attributes his current success as a research assistant and analyst to SPU’s Research Psychology MS program — to faculty support and to new opportunities for networking.

“That’s what I’ve been noticing about the program,” he says. “As I develop in the program, I’m finding more of my interests and skills. The professors are really good at helping guide us into what we want to do.”

Read more about Devin

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