This track prepares students to work as a research assistant or associate immediately after graduation. Graduates of this track typically work under the direction of doctoral level researchers coordinating large research projects. Students gain intensive research experiences through a first year research practicum with a faculty mentor and 450 hours of research internship. It is a 40 hour program completed over five semesters. Some students also use this degree to teach psychology at the college level and teaching internships are an option.