Resources for Psychology Students

Resources for Psychology Students

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Finding a Psychology Program

How to Choose a Program

This guide outlines crucial factors that should be taken into consideration when you decide to start looking at psychology programs.

Returning to School

This guide gives an overview of credit transfers, prior learning assessments, online degrees, and financial aid for students returning to school.

Undergrad Application and Transfer Guide

Before choosing a new institution, both first-time and transfer students should list what they want in a school, and use that information to narrow down their top choices.

Military-Friendly Colleges

Military-affiliated students can receive benefits through both federal and independently administered programs.

Graduate Application Guide for Psychology Students

A competitive candidate must do their research, a skill all individuals seeking to enter grduate schools for psychology must master.

Featured Online Psychology Programs

Figuring out where to apply? These top, accredited schools offer a variety of online degrees. Consider one of these accredited programs, and discover their value today.

Financial Aid for Psychology Students

Financial Aid Overview and Scholarships

Students can find several options to help pay for college. Everyone should have a financial aid plan long before they step foot on campus.

FAFSA

Filing a FAFSA is the easiest way to establish that you have financial need, and it is often used by states and schools to determine who gets aid.

Personal Budget Guide

Use the tips below to get started designing your budget, figuring out how much you have to spend each month, and identifying how you can cut costs on both fixed and variable expenses.

Financial Aid for Minority Students

Scholarships for minority graduate students in psychology are on the rise, with funding opportunities in the form of federal aid, scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs. Find scholarships for minority students pursuing a psychology degree.

Financial Aid for Military & Veterans

Military service members and veterans pursuing degrees in psychology benefit from a wealth of financial aid opportunities.

Study & Exam Tips for Psychology Students

Thesis and Capstone Requirements for Psychology Programs

This guide covers the major aspects of thesis and capstone projects, including topics, grading criteria, and presentation requirements.

SAT Guide

Students meeting the minimum SAT scores needed for psychology programs, for example, demonstrate to schools that they hold strong potential in the field.

GRE Guide

Taking a GRE psychology subject test may improve your chances of admittance into a graduate psychology program.

Writing Guide for Psychologists

This guide highlights some of the types of writing aspiring psychologists engage in while at school, provides helpful information about common writing styles.

Online Research Guide

The research methods in this psychology study guide can help students learn how to conduct online research.

Psychology Degree Guide for Single Parents

This guide has information about the services provided by schools to single parents pursuing psychology degrees.

After College: Job Skills

Professional Networking in Psychology

This guide serves as an overview of the various types and functions of networking, offering practical information to help you develop and maintain professional connections.

Working with a Recruiter

Recruiters can help psychology professionals secure competitive positions at prestigious companies and universities.

Internships and Practicums

While internships and practicums have many similarities, there are several key differences that psychology students should know about.

Resume Guide

A psychology resume serves as an introduction between a candidate and the hiring manager, laying out a psychologist's credentials and accomplishments.
What Is Life Coaching?

What Is Life Coaching?

March 16, 2022 | Staff Writers

Interest in life coaching is growing, both from the client's perspective and among students who are exploring different career paths. But what is a life coach, and how do you...
What Is a Therapy Modality?

What Is a Therapy Modality?

March 7, 2022 | Staff Writers

What is a modality in therapy? Learn about some of the most common counseling treatment modalities and how they work in this introductory guide.
Psychology on TV

Psychology on TV

March 1, 2022 | Staff Writers

As mental health becomes less and less taboo, psychological themes are increasingly popular on TV. But how accurate are the portrayals of therapy, really?
Introduction to Educational Psychology Theory

Introduction to Educational Psychology Theory

February 18, 2022 | Staff Writers

Educational psychologists study learners and learning contexts — both within and beyond traditional classrooms — and evaluate ways in which factors such as age, culture, gender, and physical and social...
Counseling, Therapy, and Psychology: What’s the Difference?

Counseling, Therapy, and Psychology: What’s the Difference?

February 18, 2022 | Staff Writers

Careers in counseling, therapy, and psychology each hold different education requirements, licensure standards, and potential salaries. For example, as much education as psychologists, and therapists might work with different patient...
Certifications and Skills for Undergrad Psych Students to Buff Up Their Resumes

Certifications and Skills for Undergrad Psych Students to Buff Up Their Resumes

February 18, 2022 | Staff Writers

Becoming a psychologist or a psychiatrist involves a long journey of education and certification. Typically, a psychologist needs a doctoral degree to work clinical and counseling jobs, which requires years...

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