CPSE interns can expect to assist with assignments related to research-practice partnerships, data collection and analysis, research projects, project management, content creation for social media and publications, and contributions to research publications and grant proposals.
Why intern with CPSE?
- Professional development: You will have the opportunity to help improve the profession.
- Skill development: You will acquire skills that cannot be learned in the classroom environment. We do not expect you to know how to do everything you will be working on; we will help you learn these skills.
- Networking: You will foster professional networks in the profession.
- Career advancement: You will cultivate skills that will make it more likely to find jobs and earn more.
- Real-world experience: You will develop interpersonal skills, teamworking skills, professionalism, and customer management experience.
Intern testimonials
Why did you want to be an intern for the Center for Psychology in Schools and Education (CPSE)?
- “I wanted to become an intern for the CPSE for the same reason I love being an intern for the CPSE—the opportunity to grow in a supportive and critical environment while making an active difference in the psychological community is rare and invaluable. Plus, everything CPSE does has a positive and practical impact on education as a whole, and knowing I contribute even a little towards that end is lovely.”
- “I’m excited to be an intern for CPSE to learn more about the application of psychological science in school settings and what we are learning through research-practice partnerships.”
- “I wanted to be an intern for CPSE because I wanted to contribute to an organization dedicated to supporting teachers. The field of education is changing, and teacher turnover and shortages have been increasing. It is important for us to learn how to successful attract and retain excellent teaching candidates and support them throughout their careers. I want to be a part of this goal.”
- “I wanted to be an intern for CPSE because the fate of our future as humans relies on how we educate and raise our younger students. Being able to contribute to the maximization of the quality of schools around the country seemed very rewarding to me and struck me as something I wanted to take part in.”
Explore more about CPSE intern responsibilities
Doctoral level intern
Master’s intern responsibilities plus:
- Supervise master’s interns: Oversee the work of master’s level interns, providing guidance and mentorship.
- Set vision for applications of psychological research/science to education: Develop and articulate a clear vision for how psychological research can be applied in the field of education.
- Lead project management: Take charge of projects, ensuring they are completed on time and documented in our software.
- Set vision for online content: Create a strategic plan for online content—social media posts, YouTube videos, and blogs—that aligns with CPSE’s goals.
- Supervise data analysis and lead meta-analysis efforts: Oversee the analysis of data and lead meta-analysis efforts under the direction of a statistician.
- Prepare and write research publications and grant proposals: Take a primary, collaborative role in writing and preparing research publications and grant proposals, with authorship.
- Deliver presentations: Present research findings to various audiences, potentially at national or international conferences.
- Brainstorm story ideas for APA publications: Generate innovative and engaging story ideas suitable for publication by APA.
Master’s level intern
Undergraduate intern responsibilities plus:
- Supervise undergraduate interns: Provide guidance, mentorship, and oversight to undergraduate interns to ensure they are learning and contributing effectively.
- Select content for applications of psychological research/science to education: Identify relevant psychological research and determine how it can be applied in the field of education.
- Track and manage projects: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of project activities, timelines, and outcomes.
- Develop online content: Create engaging content for social media posts, YouTube videos, and blogs that aligns with CPSE’s mission and goals.
- Analyze data: Use statistical tools and methods to analyze data collected during research activities.
- Write literature reviews and theoretical framing for research papers and grant applications: Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and develop the theoretical framework for research papers and grant applications.
Undergraduate level intern
- Collect and organize data: Gather necessary data, organize it in a meaningful way, and input it into relevant databases or spreadsheets.
- Edit online content: Review and refine content for social media posts, YouTube videos, and blogs to ensure clarity, engagement, and adherence to brand voice.
- Prepare presentations: Create visually appealing and informative presentations based on collected data or research findings.
- Edit videos: Use video editing software to create compelling video content that aligns with the organization’s goals.
- Conduct literature reviews and environmental scans: Search academic databases and other resources to gather relevant literature and information about the current state of the field.
- Edit for APA Style: Review resources, products, papers, and presentations to ensure they adhere to APA style guidelines.
Learn more about CPSE
Through coordinated and collaborative efforts with APA’s member experts and staff, pre-K to 12 educators, and broader schooling communities, CPSE engages in research generation, translation and application, and advocacy to create supportive educational systems that promote student academic success, health, and happiness.
