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Psychology student testimonials

“There are not a lot of other master’s programs that are aimed at preparing you for a Ph.D. as well as NAU.” Louis Irving

Research opportunities

“There are so many different types of research experiences to get involved in. Qualitative, quantitative, big data, classic lab experiments and if you don’t know what you are interested in it’s nice to have all those things to find out what you like and are good at.” Michael Esposito

“NAU is very interdisciplinary. I have had the chance to collaborate with a variety of different departments. I’ve also worked on papers with faculty at other institutions while being here at NAU.” Louis Irving

“Faculty sought me out to do research while I was at NAU which made it really easy to find opportunities.” Taylor West

“I came to NAU because of the research opportunities that are here. Professors are always looking for people to do research in. I’ve always been able to find not only people to do research with, but topics of research as well.” Alyssa Billington

Learning opportunities

“I chose to continue school here at NAU because I built such good relationships with faculty. I didn’t want to apply to Ph.D. programs because I didn’t know what I wanted to do or want to commit to such a large time commitment. The NAU program allows me to have a developmental period or stepping stone.” Louis Irving

“The department has a high standard of autonomy. No one is checking whether you are reading the articles, but if you are not contributing on a regular basis you will stick out.” Taylor West

“I think that NAU has unique classes and experiences I wouldn’t be able to get other places.” Alyssa Billington

Program culture

“I’d say the culture is laid back in the sense that there is not a lot of competition or politics. At the same time everyone is working hard and wants to get things done.” Michael Esposito

“I would describe the graduate program as communal. I feel like there is always someone around to ask for help or to answer my questions. I have never felt like I didn’t know what to do.” Taylor West

“Everyone is highly academically motivated and everyone here to some degree cares about the success of students. We all have really good rapport and are realistic that there is more to life than academics.” Louis Irving

Working with faculty and students

“In my experience, all of the faculty members have been very open to meeting and discussing. I feel like I’ve gotten pretty close to my faculty members, they’re easy to get along with and talk about things outside of academia.” Michael Esposito

“There are highly trained faculty with diverse interests in the department.” Louis Irving

“I cannot understate that faculty really care about students. As long as you make an effort they will work with you. I’ve had so many opportunities for publications and presentations handed to me by faculty who were student centered.” Louis Irving

“I like having a cohort that all came in together, that are in the same classes, that you see in the student office, and that you can always ask for help or share frustrations with.” Taylor West

“The program is very close knit. The professors that teach graduate classes are very involved in your learning experience and we are really dedicated to the topic and can lean on each other.” Alyssa Billington

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