Research Opportunities

One of the distinctives of the Psychology Department at Seattle Pacific University is the wide variety of opportunities for students to engage in current research projects.  These include involvement on multiple levels: as participants, members of on-going research teams, research assistantships, and as independent researchers. 

Information is provided here that will assist you in answering many questions you might have about our program.  For further information, please contact Dr. Baine Craft, Director of Undergraduate Research at craftb@spu.edu, or call (206) 281-2182.

Information for students:

1. Participating in research studies                 

2. Joining a research team and independent research                           

3. Research conferences

Information for faculty or others interested in undergraduate research:

1. Faculty Information

2. Guidelines for Working with Undergraduates in Research

Related Forms:

General Psychology Extra Credit

Extra Credit Writing about Current Research Assignment

Undergraduate Research Contract

SPU Alumnus volunteer form

Faculty Lab Information

The Lustyk Women's Health Lab

Dr. Krentz Baby Lab

SPU psychology students at the Stanford

Research Conference with reknowned

psychologist Dr. Albert Bandura.

All research that is done with people has been reviewed by SPU’s Institutional Review Board to ensure that their rights as research participants are protected. If you feel that procedures were out of line or wish to file a complaint then you can e-mail the Institutional Review Board at IRB@spu.edu.