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The Allport Program is for psychology majors who seek to work above and beyond the required curriculum in psychology. It is designed to help students further develop fundamental research or applied skills, to socialize students within the academic community, to prepare students for graduate school and careers, and to recognize students' academic accomplishments. 

The Allport Program has two tracks, one for students primarily interested in research, the other for those interested in applied experiences in psychology. 

In both cases, students work closely with faculty members to develop competence in specific areas, demonstrated by the completion of two projects in each area.

1.  Research in Psychology:

• Written Communication
• Research Methodology
• Computers/Technology
• Oral Communication

2.  Applied Psychology:

• Written Communication
• Applied Experience (internship or community service)
• Oral Communication

The specific projects are chosen by the student in consultation with his or her Allport Faculty Mentor. 

Participating students also attend the Allport Seminars throughout the year. These seminars bring highly motivated students together to meet visiting scholars, to share their own research or applied experience, and to learn how best to prepare for applying to graduate school and to pursue interesting careers upon graduation.

EXAMPLES OF ALLPORT PROJECTS

Research (Allport Scholar Track)
Current projects include:

• A study of birth order and perceived health
• HIV/STD prevention research
• Alcohol use and abuse among college students as well as other populations

Applied Experiences (Allport Applied Track)
Recent student experiences include:

• Working with Alzheimer’s patients at an adult rehabilitation facility. In this hands-on internship, students work directly with patients by assisting them in their therapy program.
• At a local childcare facility, students create resource materials which they present to parents and other interested audiences.
• Students also have the opportunity to take part in a clinical psychology internship course, where they experience work in the mental health field, and attend lectures that discuss issues they may encounter working in this field.