Financial Support

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In most cases, acceptance into the program comes with an offer of financial support, either through the department or an outside contract/grant. Each year, about 10 departmental assistantships are available. These assistantships require 20 hours of work per week in the department as a research or instructional assistant.

In addition to departmental positions, the program maintains several community assistantships which include placements in local schools and agencies. These may involve up to 20 hours per week and often are 12-month placements. These assignments are made by the program director, based on student interests and experience level.

Additional opportunities also exist for advanced students to teach undergraduate psychology courses. To qualify, students must have taken Psychology 790 (Teaching of Psychology) and the University's Instructional Development Project's workshop in teaching.

Students are encouraged to pursue any grants, fellowships, and research support for which they might qualify. These are generally available through various funding sources, including the Graduate School, the Department, and professional organizations.

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