The Developmental Psychology Area at the University of Western Ontario is research focused. Our primary goal is to train graduate students to conduct high-quality empirical research; this research training mainly follows an apprenticeship model in which students develop research skills through working with their primary advisor and with other members of the area on a number of projects. In addition, students will be trained to develop strong skills in conceptual thinking and in clear scientific writing. Our goal is to prepare students upon graduation for top-level positions in academic and nonacademic settings in which psychological research skills are required.
西安大略大学的发展心理学十分注重研究。我们的主要目标是培养学生进行高质量的实证研究；该研究培训主要遵循学徒模式，学生通过与他们的导师以及该项目其他领域的成员进行合作来培养自己的研究技能。此外，该项目还会培养学生的概念思维能力和清晰的科学写作能力。我们的目标是使学生毕业后能够在学术和非学生环境中担任高级职位，这些职位都需要心理学研究技能。