Psychology Student Network
A publication of the Education Directorate
September 2023
|Vol. 11, No. 2
Feature Article
In this issue
- School Psychologists: Working at the Intersection of Psychology and Education
Are you interested in psychology and would also like to work in the field of education? If so, a career in school psychology might be right for you.
- Jump-start your research skills with Psi Chi Journal
Explore recent educational content to help you collect data, analyze results, and write about empirical research.
- Psi Alpha expands its opportunities for high school psychology students
Psi Alpha anticipates the 2023-2024 school year to be their biggest year to date with over 3800 members and over 90 chapters.
- How many psychologists are practicing by state, how do we know, and who’s figuring it out?
You’ve studied psychology. Have you ever considered studying psychologists? Let’s talk about behavioral health workforce research, what it looks like, and the kinds of people drawn to this field.
Podcast
- Speaking of Psychology Encore Episode 163: Waiting, worrying, and dealing with uncertainty
Kate Sweeny, PhD, of the University of California, Riverside, joined Speaking of Psychology to discuss what makes waiting so stressful, how the stress of waiting differs from other types of stress, the relationship between waiting and worrying, and strategies people can use to lessen anxiety and make waiting easier.
Announcements
- CABE Student Essay Competition
Students are invited to write an essay of no more than 750 words that addresses the topic of thriving in careers with an associate or bachelor’s degree in psychology. - Summer Undergraduate Psychology Experience in Research (SUPER) Fellowship
The SUPER Fellowship Program is designed to promote diversity among psychology undergraduates considering research as a career by expanding access to laboratory training and mentorship. - Explore APA 2023 On Demand
Watch more than 35 hours of previously live-streamed content from the Main and Feature Stages at APA 2023 when and where you want with on demand access. Browse the on demand offerings and register for access. - Virtual APA Psychology Graduate School Fair on Nov 2nd
The APA Education Directorate is pleased to announce that the first Virtual APA Psychology Graduate School Fair is happening on Thursday, November 2nd from noon-6pm (Eastern)! Registration for all prospective psychology graduate students is FREE, and psychology graduate programs that wish to recruit at this event can register for a modest fee. The goal of the APA Psychology Graduate School Fair is to virtually connect graduate psychology programs with a diverse group of students, including current undergraduates, graduate students seeking to further their education beyond their current degree, and individuals returning for their graduate education. The APA Psychology Graduate School Fair is open to all graduate psychology degree (MA/MS/PsyD/PhD/EdD/Other) granting institutions in the U.S. and Canada, and all areas of psychology are encouraged to participate, including health service psychology, scientific and applied psychology, and general psychology programs. Students who register will have the opportunity to meet virtually with recruiters from any of the participating programs. Individuals can come for a short time and meet with a select few recruiters or stay for the whole event and meet with everyone, depending on their schedule and interest. - APA Virtual Job Fair on Nov 3rd from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern
Looking to make the next defining move in your career? Come connect with the best employers in the psychology job market at the virtual psychology recrviruiting event of the year! Participate in live text and video chats with employers looking to hire today, attend relevant career management sessions, and take advantage of a 1-on-1 speed career coaching session. - APA receives continued recognition for accreditation from CHEA
We’re thrilled to announce that at its meeting on May 1, 2023, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Board of Directors reviewed the recommendation of the CHEA Committee on Recognition regarding the recognition application submitted by the American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation (APA-CoA). The Board of Directors accepted the Committee recommendation and recognized APA-CoA for accreditation. APA-CoA has been recognized for accreditation by CHEA since April 2002. - APA membership renewal
If you have yet to do so, please make sure you keep your member benefits and your place in APA. It’s not too late. Renew now, and don’t miss out on exclusive tools, resources, and support for the year ahead. - APA Merch Store
Show your love of psychology with a new selection of APA-branded items including stylish T-shirts, practical mugs, adorable onesies, colorful socks, and more. - Explore your student loan repayment options with an expert guide
Student loan debt might be the biggest expense for many APA members, and with so many repayment and potential forgiveness programs, the options can be confusing. Now you can schedule a free 30-minute consultation with a Laurel Road student loan specialist at GradFin to get help. The specialized GradFin team will analyze your student loan history, review your repayment and forgiveness options with you, and recommend a plan. - APA Publishes Gender and Sexuality Course on edX
APA’s new PsycLearn course, Gender and Sexuality, teaches learners current topics in sex and gender and how they apply to everyday life. The content differentiates between sex, or sex assigned at birth, and gender. Learners will explore the development of sex characteristics and gender over the lifespan, including the variability of gender across cultures. They will also learn about the development of diverse sexual identities, along with variations in sexual behaviors and possible consequences. Finally, romantic attraction and love is discussed, including different types of romantic relationships.