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Department Initiatives

Applied Psychology

Graduate Department Scholarships

Student scholarships honor Applied Psychology masters and doctoral students who have achieved distinction in various areas of psychological research, practice, or dedication to the department. 

Please visit the scholarship application site for the most up-to-date information about current scholarship and award opportunities. 

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Social Justice Programming

Each academic program within the department has its own series of social justice programming that cover a range of topics related to the areas of power and privilege, equity and inclusion, destigmatizing mental health, and critical consciousness in psychology. These Series that explored the intersection of the arts and psychology through workshops, film screenings, and professionals who use art and music to support positive wellness outcomes within the community.

APUG Program 

  • Creative Arts & Therapy Panel
  • Movies for Mental Health
  • Social Activism Series

MA Counseling Programs

  • SAFAR (Student Allies Fighting Against Racism)

Doctoral Programs

  • Diversity Dialogues
  • Program Colloquiums
  • Student Action Group 
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Community Building & Professional Development

We encourage all students to consider the activities listed below as integral to their professional socialization. These activities will help you get your work known and establish important network ties, which can be critical to your future marketability and job success.

APUG Program

Masters Programs

  • International Student Facebook Group
  • SCA

Doctoral Programs

  • APUG Research Conference Mentors 
  • APA Student Ambassadors (Multiple divisions) 
  • Colloquium Committees
  • Course Assistants
  • Department Writing Group
  • Program Service Committees 
  • Student Advisory Committees
  • QUEST Mentors

The Department also supports students through professional development travel awards. The Applied Psychology Professional Development Awards fund skill-building activities such as conference presentations, workshops, and trainings. The awards are designed to defray travel costs and registration fees for these experiences.

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Q.U.E.S.T Program

Q.U.E.S.T. is a full-time, 10-week summer program designed to expand access for historically underrepresented and under-resourced undergraduates who are dedicated to interrogating systems of power, addressing structural inequities impacting Communities of Color, and developing evidence-based strategies for systemic change. Through mentorship, collaborative inquiry, and applied learning, Q.U.E.S.T. prepares students for graduate study in applied psychology and related fields, centering cultural humility and justice-oriented research.