Rachel Salinas '10
My most foundational experience at GVSU was participating in multiple research projects with faculty and peers.
Explore Options: A Menu of Major-Specific Experiences and Sampling of Related Career Paths
Explore Psychology academic resources designed to support your academic goals.
Feeling like you don't know what to do with all of this great information? We highly encourage to make an appointment with your academic advisor and career advisor. Another great starting point is the Self-Guided Career Exploration Tool.
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Psychology Practicum Options
GVSU's Psychology Department offers two practicum opportunities for students.
Psy 490: Internship Credit
Psych Friends Peer Mentorship Practicum
Study Psychology Abroad
Through study abroad you’ll also set yourself apart from other job-seekers and graduate-school applicants in an increasingly competitive market.
Imagine yourself studying psychology in Vienna, Austria, the hometown of famous psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, arguably one of the most influential contributors to the field itself. Explore the history and development of the field from a truly unique vantage point that will distinguish you from your classmates.
Join A Student Organization
Get involved with a student organization related to your major. Student orgs are a great way to get connected and explore career options!
Develop Skills by taking courses and earning certificates:
Developing relevant skills that employers seek is an essential component of a student's education. GVSU students should consider elective courses and certificates that pair with their major to gain additional skills.
Community Service Opportunities
Seek volunteer opportunities related to the field you're exploring as a way of testing out future careers.
The Civic Engagement Center keeps a list of current volunteer opportunities updated on their website. There are ongoing opportunities on a continuous basis, as well as on-campus and off-campus opportunities posted as they become available.
Undergraduate Scholar Engagement
Pursuing academic, creative, and research experiences and projects outside the classroom is an excellent way to learn new skills and build a body of work in your field.
Getting Undergraduate Research Experience in Psychology
The Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement (CUSE) also provides opportunities for undergraduate research and scholarship.
My most foundational experience at GVSU was participating in multiple research projects with faculty and peers.
I loved being involved in dance troupe while in undergrad. Being able to choreograph and lead such a wonderful organization helped me build close friendships and is where I found my place at GV.
My favorite memory was my final presentation for my Advertising Capstone. My group gave a FLAWLESS presentation to our clients. I never felt more on top of my game than at that moment. I was so proud of myself and my group.
Talking walks every night in the spring of freshman year...once it started to warm up. A group of us (4-8 of us) would always go for long walks on campus. It was always so peaceful and quiet until we made it loud.
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Consider joining the Human and Public Services Career Community or any other Career Community you are interested in!
Undergraduate Psychology majors are able to pursue a variety of graduate degrees. Below are a few examples: