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Applied psychology has the goal of advancing knowledge through a scientific approach to human behavior and experience while addressing significant issues facing society.
The settings of applied psychology are varied; the psychology program at PSU emphasizes the institutions and contexts of daily life, but also acknowledges the unique contributions of laboratory research. The need for interplay between experimental and naturalistic methods in analyzing problems and testing solutions to real-world issues is recognized.
Work which has a clear impact on the external community is valued, especially work which is useful for guiding direct action and social policy. Collaboration is encouraged among colleagues and disciplines, and cooperation is encouraged across institutions, communities, and on a national and international basis.
Work in applied psychology is complex in nature, but is also more immediately useful to the University and community as a whole. The positive impact of such efforts is readily apparent in both the communities we have served and our graduates' applied expertise in psychology.
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