Those students interested in psychology should check out the following links that relate to the undergraduate psychology experience, graduate school admission, and post-graduation careers in psychology. These links will direct you to articles published in the APS Observer, Eye on Psi Chi, and the APA Monitor.
At the bottom of this page is a list of books on reserve in the library for the "pre-professional seminar" course (PSYC 299). This seminar prepares students for the tasks of taking graduate entrance exams, securing references, and applying to graduate school.
Many AU psychology majors have been successful in gaining admission to graduate schools. The following is a partial list of graduate programs to which recent psychology graduates have been accepted.
- Ashland Theological Seminary
- Ball State University
- Chicago School of Professional Psychology
- Cleveland State University
- Edinboro University
- Florida Institute of Technology
- Indiana University School of Law
- John Carroll University
- Kent State University
- Liberty University
- Loyola College of Maryland
- Medical College of Ohio (MCO)
- Miami (Ohio) University
- Middle Tennessee University
- Ohio State University
- Ohio University
- Pennsylvania State University
- Texas Christian University
- University of Akron
- University of Dayton
- University of Indiana
- University of Nevada
- University of New Mexico
- University of North Carolina
- University of Toledo
- Ursuline College
- Walsh University
- Wright State University
- Xavier University
- Youngstown State University
ISSUES RELEVANT TO PSYCHOLOGY UNDERGRADUATES
What should psychology majors know and what should they be able to do?
Challenge psychology students as they progress through the program
Maximizing undergraduate opportunities
How do I maximize my chance of getting a job with an undergrad psychology degree?
Involving undergraduates in research
Creative outlets for student research
APPLYING TO GRADUATE SCHOOL IN PSYCHOLOGY
Gaining admission
Pointers for those interested in clinical psychology graduate programs
So, you wanna go to grad school?
Should you get a master’s first?
Applications that make the schools you want, want you
Applying for Graduate School: Maximizing your chance for success
How much and when? (application fees and deadlines for grad programs)
Which course, which course? (undergrad courses expected by grad programs)
Getting a good letter of recommendation
GRE and GPA (the numbers game in graduate admissions)
What does your transcript say about you?
Writing a compelling personal statement
The "personal" side of grad school personal statements
PSYCHOLOGISTS WORKING IN NON-TRADITIONAL SETTINGS, SUCH AS...
The Military
Medicine
Geography
Animal Research
Advertising
University Administration
The Judicial System
Computer Science
Prison Systems
Economics
BOOKS ON RESERVE FOR PSYC 299
Buskist, W., & Sherburne, T.R. (1996). Preparing for graduate study in psychology. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
American Psychological Association. (1993). Getting in: A step-by-step plan for gaining admission to graduate school in psychology. Washington, DC: Author.
Asher, D. (1996). Graduate admission essays. Ten Speed.
Fretz, B.R. & Stang, D.J. (1971). Not for seniors only: Preparing for graduate study in psychology. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Keith-Speigel, K. (1991). The complete guide to graduate school admission: Psychology and related fields. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum.
Pryzwansky, W.B. & Wendt, R.N. (1987). Psychology as a profession: Foundations of practice. New York: Pergamon Press.