Dear Colleague I am writing to introduce you to our Ph.D. program in Lifespan Developmental Psychology at Oklahoma State University. We are 12 faculty, who conduct research on a range of topics representing the entire life span from infancy to older adulthood. Our department was profiled in 2005 in the AmericanPsychological Society's Observer magazine ( http://www.psychologicalscience.org/deptProfile/viewProfile.cfm?viewID=1 24).
Students admitted to our program will receive training in life-span developmental psychology (infancy through aging), statistics, research design, as well as core courses that enable students to gain breadth in psychology (e.g., neurobiological psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, and learning). Graduate students in our program work closely with a research advisor, following the apprenticeship model of graduate training. Students are encouraged to identify at least one faculty member with whom they have an overlapping research interest. Contacting that faculty member prior to applying to the program is advised, as the faculty member may be able to assist the student during the application process. All graduate students receive training in teaching, something that is quite rare in graduate programs. Our second and third year students have the opportunity to participate in thePreparing Future Faculty (PFF) program at Oklahoma State University, which sponsored by the American Psychological Association. All students who have been admitted to the program have received financial support in the form of teaching, research or administrative assistantships. Our department also has a full-time graduate advisor who can assist students with locating additional sources of funding, such as travel grants and scholarships. I hope you direct any interested students to our website http://psychology.okstate.edu/grad/index.html. Applications for the 2008-2009academic year should be received by February 1, 2008. I am happy to answer students' questions personally, so please encourage any interested students to contact me. I will make sure that they receive the information and/or materials that they seek. Cordially, David G. Thomas, Ph.D. Professor & Associate Head Department of Psychology Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK 74078 ph. 405.744.7078 fax. 405.744.8067 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ________________________________ --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
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