Opportunities for Psychology Students

Watch our social media for department events throughout the school year!

From time to time, the Department of Psychology will post opportunities to this page and update this information. 

As always, please remember that we do not explicitly endorse the opportunities that we pass along and we recommend that you do your own research. Our faculty would be happy to help students and alumni with that process.

If you would like to have an opportunity posted here, please email details to Mads Meridian at m.meridian@csuohio.edu

For information on external career services and professional organizations, please see this page.

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Job Opportunities for Psychology Undergraduate Students

Our colleagues at Lorain County Community College have compiled a list of 45 job openings throughout Northeast Ohio that may be of interest to our students. You can find the list here with links to the job ads and descriptions (2023) 

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Employment Opportunities for Recent Grads at Building Blocks Therapy

Employment Opportunities for Current Students and Recent Grads at Blue Sprig

More information about open positions in Ohio can be found here

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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 member of LGBTQ+-individuals in the PFLAG community. More information about the scholarship and how to apply can be found here. 

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Earn a 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 this link for detailed information.

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I-O Programs Outside of CSU

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

 

We are accepting applications for both our Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 cohorts. 

Term	Modality	Application Deadlines	Application Requirements
Spring 2025	Fully Virtual	January 15, 2025 ·  Decisions by February 12, 2025	We require applicants to provide: CV/ resume Statement of Purpose Letters of Recommendation (2) Transcripts TOEFL/ IELTS/ PTE (for int'l)   Optional: writing samples, description of work experience or research, and a portfolio. We do not require the GRE for admission.
Fall 2025	In-Person on UMD campus	Early Admissions: December 10, 2024 ·  Decisions by February 25, 2025   Final Application Deadline: March 5, 2025 ·  Decisions by May 15, 2025

We have several opportunities for interested students to learn more about our program:

• Information Sessions: we host information sessions monthly to provide details about the I/O Master's program and answer any questions. Our next information session is on Monday, December 9 at 3:30PM Eastern Time. All interested students can RSVP here. 
• I/O Apprenticeship Program: interested prospective students can meet with a current student, an alum, and the program director. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the field of I/O Psychology and how our program can help them reach their goals. Applications for the IOAP can be found here.
• Email or Phone Call: send us an email at iomps@umd.edu or call us at 301-405-5875 
• Contact Form: students may also submit a question or general inquiry via the Contact Form on our website