Undergraduate Psychology Students

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As one of the most popular undergraduate majors, psychology can prepare students to be successful in many different careers—from the social sciences to business and beyond

APA regularly develops resources to support undergraduate students in their psychology education and career development. APA’s undergraduate psychology resources can help you identify the employer-valued skills that psychology majors develop through their program of study; explore job options available to bachelor level graduates; learn about the different subfields in psychology; find research opportunities and internships; get tips and support using APA Style in your academic writing; and select programs and apply to graduate school.

Undergraduate resources

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The Skillful Psychology Student (PDF, 56KB) opens in new window

Psychology prepares students for success in the 21st century workplace by providing them with skills that employers value
EDI Inclusive Language Guidelines

Inclusive Language Guide (PDF, 597KB) opens in new window

Gain insight into culturally sensitive terms and phrases that center the voices of historically marginalized, stereotyped groups
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Preparing to Use Your Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Understand how your skills, degree, experiences and brand prepare you to land a job that’s the right fit for you
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Psychology Student Network

Articles and announcements about careers and interesting topics in psychology, with a focus on opportunities for students

CABE Essay Competition

Undergraduate students are invited to demonstrate how their psychology education has prepared them for the workforce by creating a professional cover letter for a real job opportunity.

Deadline: October 26, 2026

Apply online

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Psychology subfields and career paths

Becoming and being a psychological scientist

A guide into career paths in academia, business and industry, nonprofit organizations, and government
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Psychology subfields

Learn more about the different ways the science of psychology benefits society and enhances our lives
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Careers in applied psychology

Free webinar series featuring panelists with exciting careers in different areas of applied psychology

What can you do with a bachelor’s degree in psychology?

Yeshiwas Bethel
Interview series

Careers with a bachelor’s degree in psychology

Learn how some psychology majors prepared for their careers and are using their degree in their day-to-day work
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Psychology Student Network

Got psychology? Then you have human skills for the future

Cultivating human skills can give you an edge on the job market
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Center for Workforce Studies

Data tool: Careers in psychology

Explore data on the occupations of individuals in the workforce holding a bachelor’s degree in psychology
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Center for Workforce Studies

Data tool: Career pathways in psychology

Explore data on the degree pathways of graduates with a bachelor’s degree in psychology

Making the most of college

Summer research opportunities

Gain hands-on experience, strengthen your CV, and explore new research avenues within your STEM field

Six research-tested ways to study better

Learn how you can apply the science of psychology to study and learn better

APA Style

Access free resources to help with APA writing style

APA’s dictionary of psychology

Read more than 25,000 authoritative entries across 90 subfields of psychology

Undergraduate research experience

Learn about the value of research experiences and get a roadmap to guide your journey

Get involved with a regional association

Attend or present your data at a regional psychological association meeting

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Subscribe to the Psychology Student Network

Receive our newsletter featuring articles aimed at introducing students to innovative ideas and different career paths in the field

Listen to the Speaking of Psychology podcast

This audio podcast series highlights some of the latest, most important, and relevant psychological research being conducted today

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Watch videos highlighting psychological research, organization events, and other topics

Follow APA on social media

Stay up-to-date by following APA on Facebook, Instagram, and other social platforms

Become an APA student affiliate member

Take advantage of benefits such as free subscriptions to APA’s magazine, discounted registration rates for the annual convention, and more

Take the next step: Apply to graduate school

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Applying to graduate school

Resources to help you find the program that is the best fit for you

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Learn from students and professionals who have expertise in the application process
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Tips for applying to graduate school

Guidance to help make the application process a little less worrisome and ambiguous
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Choosing a graduate program opens in new window

Learn more about APA accreditation and why accreditation should factor into your decision
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Post-baccalaureate programs

Learn how post-bacc programs are helping to bridge the gap to graduate school and career success

Resources for undergraduate educators

Please visit the Associate and Baccalaureate Educators page to explore APA resources for faculty.

Last updated: October 2025Date created: July 2023