FAQs
I'm interested in joining the CRISP lab as a graduate student/LSU School Psychology. Where do I start?
Those interested in applying to the School Psychology program at LSU should check out the overview page and review the Student Handbook, as well as the Department of Psychology’s Prospective Student page.
Are you accepting graduate students this year?
Dr. Long is not accepting any graduate students in the 2024-2025 academic year.
I'm interested in undergraduate research with the CRISP Lab. How do I get involved?
Please contact Dr. Long via email to participate as an undergraduate researcher in the CRISP lab. Depending on the semester or circumstances, you may need to register for coursework (PSYC 2999 or PSYC 4999) in the Department of Psychology.
What is Dr. Long's mentorship style?
Dr. Long's mentorship style is highly individualized and emotionally and instrumentally supportive. The CRISP Lab values a climate that is caring, cooperative, open, accessible, and safe.
What does Dr. Long look for in a graduate student?
Dr. Long hopes to mentor students who are service and community oriented. She is proud of her students for being hardworking, supportive of one another, and constantly striving for excellence in both practice and research.
What is the CRISP lab's theoretical orientation?
The theoretical orientation of the CRISP lab is largely ecological systems and cognitive-behavioral. We value problem-solving and social justice-oriented approaches to practice.
Through the CRISP lab, graduate students can expect generalist training with a greater focus on building skills in schools rather than in clinic-based settings; however, this varies depending on individual student preferences.