Program Introduction

The Psychology program at EU’s School of Education & Psychology aims to cultivate psychology professionals with scientific thinking and practical capabilities through a blend of cognitive science, clinical practice, and social behavior research. Emphasizing psychological assessment, intervention techniques, and research methodology, the curriculum equips students with foundational psychology skills and cross-context practical capabilities. Practical platforms such as industry partnerships, counseling practicum projects, and community service initiatives further empower students to become professionals with both academic expertise and social responsibility. Explore Our Programs 1. Undergraduate Program (BPSY) Duration: 4-year full-time Core Courses: Introduction to Psychology & Research Methods Cognitive Psychology & Neuroscience Foundations Developmental Psychology (Childhood to Aging) Abnormal Psychology & Psychological Disorder Diagnosis Social Psychology & Group Behavior Analysis Features: Practice-Oriented: Provide emotional management counseling through “Counseling Practicum Projects” with Washington Community Mental Health Centers. Tech Integration: Mandatory neuroscience courses using EEG devices to analyze brainwave activity. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Jointly develop forensic psychology and doctor-patient communication courses with the School of Law and Medicine. 2. Master’s Programs MA (Psychology Concentration) Duration: 1-2 years (full-time/part-time) Tracks: Clinical Counseling, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, School Psychology, Neuropsychology Highlights: Global Case Competitions: Jointly organized with Yale University and UCLA. Industry Mentorship: Pairing with experts from APA-certified counselors and other top professionals. MS in Psychology (Non-STEM) Duration: 12 months Skills: Psychological assessment tool development, employee assistance program (EAP) design, behavioral intervention planning Partners: Washington State Department of Mental Health, APA, Seattle Children’s Hospital, offering practical projects and counseling certification support. 3. Doctoral Program (Ph.D. in Psychology) Duration: 4-6 years Research Areas: Cognitive neural mechanisms, mental health policies, applied positive psychology, AI & psychological computing Strengths: Cutting-Edge Research: Collaborating with Stanford University and UC Berkeley on interdisciplinary projects focused on early depression screening and digital therapeutics. Academic Resources: Hosting “Future of Psychology” seminars with American Psychologist journal editors and NIMH scientists. Spotlight on Centers 1. Cognitive Neuroscience & Behavior Lab (CNBL) Mission: Explore neural mechanisms of cognitive processes and behaviors to provide scientific evidence for mental health interventions. Achievements: Publishing Research on Neural Markers of Adolescent Anxiety Disorders, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Developing a “Driver Emotion Monitoring System” with Tesla to enhance autonomous driving safety. 2. Mental Health Innovation & Applications Center (MHIAC) Focus: Digital therapy development, community mental health services, psychological crisis intervention. Activities: Launching an “AI Counseling Chatbot” with Google Health, awarded the APA Innovation Prize. Hosting the Global Mental Health Summit to discuss tele-counseling and psychological education普及. 3. Developmental & Educational Psychology Research Center (DEPRC) Key Initiatives: Child Learning Disability Assessment Tool: Developing standardized evaluation scales, adopted by the U.S. Department of Education for special education reference. Elderly Cognitive Training Program: Designing brain-activation games to delay cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients. Additional Features Psychology Competition Support: Funding and mentorship for students participating in National Psychology Research Contests and Counseling Case Challenges. Dual Degrees: Collaborations with the School of Education and School of Public Health for “Psychology + Education” and “Counseling + Public Health” programs. Internship Guarantee: 100% of undergraduate students secure at least one industry internship, with partners in counseling agencies, hospitals, and schools. Join EU’s School of Education & Psychology

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