Dept. Opportunities – Psychology Department Advising

The Clinical Area of Focus Program is is a 3-semester program that provides hands-on clinical experience through small, specialized classes and internship experiences. The applications are due in mid-October.
- Prerequisite courses include either Introduction to Psychopathology (PSYC261) or Psychopathology (PSYC361) and Introduction to the Helping Relationship (PSYC205)

This is a 3-semester program for undergraduate students to conduct their own individualized research projects under the mentorship of a faculty member. The applications are due by the last Friday in October.

Psi Chi/Psychology Club

Psi Chi and the Psychology Club function as student organizations that provide information and opportunities to undergraduate psychology students. If you’d like more hands-on experience as a part of your psychology experience, attend one of their meetings or become an official member!

Study Abroad

The Psychology Department offers study abroad opportunities each year. To find out more, visit the university’s Study Abroad website and search for a psychology-led program.

Research Experience

Many of the faculty in the Department of Psychology have active programs of research. Most take on undergraduate and graduate students to help conduct this research. These opportunities range from volunteering, assisting for course credit, and conducting own studies under supervision. Here is a blog about the benefits of undergrad research.
Getting research experience is not just another avenue for learning, it is a great experience to gain hands-on skills that build a resume, helps with admittance to graduate programs, and much more. If you’re interested in participating in research, reach out directly to a faculty member. You can find each faculty member’s research interests on the following page. That page will also indicate whether they’re taking on new research students.

Many faculty members utilize the services of undergraduate students to help with various elements of teaching their courses. To pursue this opportunity, students are encouraged to reach directly out to the faculty member who they are interested in proctoring for. It is expected that students must have already completed the course.

Under the supervision of faculty members, a team of undergraduate students publish a monthly newsletter for all psychology students. For more information on this newsletter or how to become a member of the team, please look here.

Most scholarship opportunities are managed through the Financial Aid office. However, the Department of Psychology also offers a few select scholarship opportunities.