Internationalize Undergraduate Psychology

Resources to help teachers of psychology address the current conditions, challenges and responsibilities of internationalization.

Define "Internationalization"

Considering the growing attention to the international character and responsibilities of psychology, internationalization refers to an understanding of how psychologists pursue psychological science and apply psychology around the world, and how scientists and practitioners address psychological phenomena that potential vary internationally.

Richard S. Velayo, PhD, of Pace University's psychology department, compiled recommended resources to help instructors gain more knowledge and develop strategies to expand the internationalization of psychology through undergraduate education.

Books and Journals
  • Brock, A. (2009). Internationalizing the History of Psychology. New York: NYU Press.
  • Gross, D., Abrams, K., Enns C. Z. (2016). Internationalizing the Undergraduate Psychology Curriculum: Practical Lessons Learned at Home and Abroad. American Psychological Association.
  • Karandashev, V., & McCarthy, S. (Eds.). (2006). International Practices in the Teaching of Psychology [Special issue]. International Journal of Psychology, 41 (1).
  • Leong, F., Pickren, W., Leach, M., & Marsella, A. (Eds.) (2012). Internationalizing the Psychology Curriculum in the United States. New York: Springer.
  • McCarthy, S., J. Dickson, K.L., Cranney, J., Trapp, A. & Karandashev. V. (Eds.). (2012). Teaching Psychology around the World: Vol.3. Newcastle upon Tyne, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
  • McCarthy, S., Karandashev, V., Stevens, M., Thatcher, A., Jaafar, J., Moore, K., Trapp, A., & Brewer, C. (Eds.). (2009). Teaching Psychology around the World: Vol. 2. Newcastle upon Tyne, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
  • McCarthy, S., Newstead, S., Karandashev, V., Prandini, C., Hutz, C., & Gomes, W. (Eds.). (2007). Teaching Psychology around the World. Newcastle, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
  • Pawlik, K., & d'Ydewalle, G. (2006). Psychological concepts: An International Historical Perspective. Hove, UK: Psychology Press.
  • Silbereisen, R., Ritchie, P., & Pandey, J. (Eds.). (2014). Psychology Education and Training: A global perspective. New York: Psychology Press.
  • Stevens, M. J., & Gielen, U. P. (Eds.). (2007). Toward a Global Psychology: Theory, Research, Interventions, and Pedagogy. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
  • Stevens, M. J., & Wedding, D. (Eds.). (2004). Handbook of International Psychology. New York: Brunner-Routledge.
Compendia and Directories
Conferences and Meetings
Curricular Materials
Networks and Discussion Groups
Online Publications
Organizations
Presentations from Conferences
Speakers Bureaus
  • Fulbright Outreach Lecturing Fund (OLF)
    The Fulbright Scholar Program provides funding for Fulbright Visiting Scholars to serve as guest lecturers in U.S. institutions.
  • TOPSS Speakers Bureau
    APA's Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS) connects high school and community college teachers to local psychologists.
  • APA Speakers Network
    APA Div. 52 (International) has a directory of U.S. psychologists ready to share their expertise with others.