Opportunities for Psychology Students

NIU School Psychology Program

The NIU School Psychology Program (website link) is recruiting Specialist and Doctoral level students for the fall of 2027. Our program offers a small cohort size with training focused on multi-tiered services and support. Funding is typically offered to PhD students and is also typically available for students in our Specialist Program.  

We wanted to reach out to share information about our upcoming virtual open house. We would love for any interested students to meet the faculty and learn more about our program. Please find the details and registration link below. 

Northern Illinois University (NIU) School Psychology Program

Virtual Open House

October 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST

Once you register, you will receive a Zoom link to the virtual meeting.

Registration Link: https://niu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9AKylYHcDAzpmmO

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the NIU School Psychology Program Director, Julia Ogg (jogg@niu.edu).

Explore Miami University's Ph.D. Programs

The doctoral programs in Psychology and Biology at Miami University are now accepting applications from talented students interested in multiple areas of psychology and neuroscience.

Why Choose Miami?

Exceptional Resources and Training

• State-of-the-art animal facilities and research laboratories

• Exceptional training in pedagogy, with opportunities to teach and mentor undergraduate students

• Opportunity to earn a teaching certificate from one of the nation's premier undergraduate teaching universities

Small Student-to-Faculty Ratio

• Dedicated, personalized mentorship

• Collaborative, supportive community among students and faculty

High-Quality Research in a Small College Town

• High-impact research opportunities

• Full funding through research and graduate assistantships

• Low cost of living

• Competitive stipends that go further

Ready to Apply?

1. Explore our programs:

   • Psychology: MiamiOH.edu/psychology

   • Neuroscience: MiamiOH.edu/neuro

2. Browse faculty profiles and research areas to identify potential advisors.

3. Make a list of faculty members you are interested in working with.

4. Apply online at: MiamiOH.edu/GraduateSchool/Apply

5. In your application, tell us which faculty members you are interested in working with, why you selected them, and which area of concentration you are applying to.

Application review begins Dec. 1, 2026.

Monarch Center for Autism is Hiring

Additional details are available below:

• Bellefaire JCP Employment Overview
• Life Skills Instructional Assistant
• Instructional Assistant - Language and Communication

View more information about open positions in Ohio

The Dr. Jes Sellers PFLAG Cleveland Scholarship

Provides financial aid to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in advancing equity for LGBTQ+ individuals through support, advocacy and/or education. Applicants with any relationship to the LGBTQ+ community are eligible to apply; this includes LGBTQ+-identifed, ally, and friend/family members of LGBTQ+-individuals in the PFLAG community. View more information about the scholarship and how to apply.

Earn an M.S. in Applied Psychology 100% Online at Shippensburg University

The program emphasizes the application of psychological principles and methodologies to real-world problems. The majority of graduates enter fields where they assume research-related roles (e.g., program evaluation, survey researcher, data analyst, quality control specialist, etc.) across a variety of sectors in business/industry, education, government, and non-profit settings.  In addition, there are multiple specialties that students can pursue including a Six Sigma black belt certification, UX Design, a Behavior Specialist Certificate which provides advanced coursework in Behavioral Analysis for those interested in working with individuals with developmental impairments (e.g., autism).  Others have conducted collaborative research at Shippensburg resulting in conference presentations, journal articles, and have been accepted into competitive doctoral programs. Remote assistantships are available on a competitive basis, although contingent on university funding. Students interested can visit their site for detailed information.

I-O Programs Outside of CSU

Indiana University Indianapolis - Master's in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Visit our program website

University of Maryland College Park - Master's in Industrial / Organizational Psychology

Our program is designed to offer a solid foundation in I/O psychology, statistics, and business acumen, preparing students for applied practice in the field or further study in an applied doctoral degree.

In addition to providing high levels of rigorous academic training, the UMD I/O Master's program provides hands-on practical experiences and career guidance while meeting the needs of students and working professionals. The program is completed in 15 months over the course of five terms. Students complete two classes per term. Students can choose to complete the program in one of two ways: an in-person, hybrid model and a fully virtual model. 

Our graduates go on to work in highly respected organizations, such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Kincentric, Qualtrics, Capital One, Adobe, Johns Hopkins Hospital, New Balance, Marriott International, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Pew Research Center, US Department of Defense, and many more. Over 98% of our graduates are employed within 6 months of graduating. The career paths of UMD I/O graduates include: 

• Organizational Change & Development: guide change initiatives, improve team dynamics, and evaluate organizational culture
• Training & Development: conduct needs assessments, develop training programs, program evaluation, leadership coaching, mentorship programs
• Selection & Assessments: conduct job analyses, develop selection assessments, validate selection tools
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: promote inclusion, address equity, and support build of diverse talent pipelines
• Performance Management: design performance management systems, employee development, compensation analysis
• People Analytics: develop data-driven recommendations to improve workforce strategies, identify trends, and enhance HR decisions

Montclair State University - Full Tuition & Stipend I-O PhD Program

Visit the Montclair I-O PhD website