Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education

Guidelines for Participation

The joint mentoring program provides the opportunity for students to have research mentors
from both the experimental and clinical programs. Interested students, in consultation with their
primary mentor, may request joint mentoring from a faculty member in the other (non-major)
program, in order to obtain more specialized training in that area.

The goal of joint mentoring is to facilitate further integration of the clinical and experimental
programs and provide students with more comprehensive training in both experimental and
clinical psychology.

This program is considered particularly relevant for experimental students with an applied
focus/interest relevant to psychopathology, as well as clinical students with an interest in
experimental design and translational research.

Minimum criteria necessary for participating in the joint mentoring program

• At least monthly individual meetings with the joint mentor.
• At least monthly attendance at the lab meeting of the joint mentor.
• 3 credits of research practicum or equivalent (e.g., thesis or dissertation hours) with the
  joint mentor.
• Thesis/dissertation ideas are reviewed ahead of time by the joint mentor, who plays a role
  in shaping the projects.
• Completion of at least 1 joint project (e.g., collaborative study, publication, etc.) across
  the labs of the primary and joint mentor.