Undergraduate Programs

Career Information for Psychology Majors

 

General Information

These national organizations have a lot of information about jobs, graduate schools, etc.

American Psychological Association
American Psychological Society

Some especially useful career information for BA-level psychology graduates:

Comprehensive Psychology Information
Career Builder
College Grad Jobs
APA Research on BA Grads
Comprehensive Paper on Employment
Rutgers Career Services

Special Opportunities

The Center for the Study of Health Beliefs and Behavior is an interdisciplinary initiative integrating health and clinical medicine with clinical and social psychology, medical sociology and health policy to support studies advancing a bio-psychosocial approach to mind-body relations in health behavior. The Center is currently in its 4th year and is funded by a five-year award from the National Institute of Aging and the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research. The objectives of the Center are to inform, develop, implement and evaluate interventions that change health beliefs and behaviors to improve health and health care; to improve the bi-directional flow of communication among practitioners, clients and families by increasing shared decision-making; and to support studies advancing a bio-psychosocial approach to mind-body relations in health and translate these findings into innovative health practices.

Faculty in Political Science, Psychology, and Criminal Justice have received Academic Excellence Funding to conduct a research project examining the social, economic, and health consequences of a felony conviction in the State of New Jersey. This project provides a unique opportunity for undergraduate students interested in social and behavioral research. In conjunction with a team leader and two other graduate students, undergrads will assist in conducting computerized and interactive interviews and processing the data. Interviews will be conducted on campus, as well as at a number of sites in the Newark and Paterson communities. If you are a detail-oriented, self-starter and interested in gaining valuable primary data collection skills, then please consider joining our research team. Successful applicants will be eligible for independent study credits or research credits in Psychology or Political Science.
Eligibility Requirements:

1. • Students should have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
2. • Students should have a strong desire to pursue graduate studies in the social sciences (e.g., psychology, political science, criminal justice).
3. • Successful completion of the Rutgers University Human Subjects Compliance Program (IRB). Only those applicants who successfully complete the training and the Human Subjects Compliance Program can be associated with the study.
4. • Be available from May 15 for training and from June 1 to August 30, 2008 to conduct data collection and analysis.

Successful applicants will excel in the following:

1. • Strong social, interpersonal and communication skills.
2. • Ability to follow detailed instructions.
3. • Ability to communicate with and work well with the public.
4. • Self motivation.
5. • Computer proficiency.

Related Issues:

1. • Previous experience with field research/data collection is a plus, but not required.
2. • Computer proficiency managing Excel and SPSS databases is a plus.
3. • Knowledge of and/or interest in antisocial behavior, mental health, or the criminal justice system is a plus.
4. • We offer an excellent opportunity to gain valuable primary data collection skills, which is advantageous when applying for graduate school.

Please send: a letter of interest (briefly summarize why you want to join our research team), a resume, along with names of three references to:
Dr. Middlemass, Co-Director
Rutgers University-Newark
Department of Political Science
725 Hill Hall
Newark, N.J. 07102
Email all inquires, letters of interest and resumes/CVs to: middle@rutgers.edu.
No telephone inquiries, please.

Applications are invited for up to three 3/4 year PhD studentships funded by the Euan MacDonald MND Research Centre at the University of Edinburgh to begin in September 2008. For applicants who do not possess
a Masters qualification the first year of study will be spent on either the Neuroscience or Human Cognitive Neuropsychology MSc training programmes. This is followed by a 3 year PhD programme. The successful candidates will be supervised by members of the Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Research, see website for details:
http://www.cnr.ed.ac.uk/macdonald.htm

Information regarding postgraduate study within the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences at the University of Edinburgh is available online at: www.ppls.ed.ac.uk/pg.

Thank you for your assistance
Katie Keltie
School Postgraduate Administrator
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences Postgraduate
Office University of Edinburgh Teviot Place (Doorway 1) Edinburgh
EH8 9AG
 
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3594
Fax: +44 (0)131 651 3190
www.ppls.ed.ac.uk/pg

The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in
Scotland, with registration number SC005336.

We invite you to attend the 4th Annual John Jay Forensic Psychology MA Student Conference, on Friday, May 16th, 2008 in Room 630T at John Jay College.  The Conference will start with breakfast at 9 AM and end at 5 PM with an evening reception.  Students will showcase their latest research and theses in poster sessions and panel presentations on various topics in the field of forensic psychology, including jury research, offender profiling, and intimate partner violence.  For more information on the conference, visit http://web.jjay.cuny.edu/~gsalfati/graduateconference or email the organizers at StudentResearchGroup@gmail.com.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is interested in helping scientists learn more about how genes affect the development of autism. Dr.’s Linda Brzustowicz, Rutgers University, and doctors from Robert Wood Johnson are working together to gather mental health information and genetic material, or DNA, from approximately 750 people who either have autism or are related to someone with autism. Previous research has shown that families who have a child diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder are at an increased risk for having another family member with Specific Language Impairment (SLI). This study aims to better understand the genetic links between autism and specific language impairment within families. For more information, please contact László Szabó; Tel: +732-445-1027 ext. 40092, or stop by our office, located on the Busch campus, Nelson Biolabs #B336.

Educational Testing Service (ETS) in Princeton, NJ has several openings for psychology graduates with good quantitative skills to serve as Statistical Assistants. Send your resume to John Young, a former RU faculty member at the GSE.

MATCH Corps is an urban education service year program: committed individuals make a yearlong commitment to public service in exchange for a modest stipend and housing. Each Corps members is assigned four urban high school students – one each in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 – to build an in-depth relationship for the entire year, and work towards clear goals, in their various classes and on key exams like MCAS, SAT, and AP. The program is an ambitious, intensive, one-on-one tutoring program designed to fully close the Achievement Gap between minority and non-minority students, and between economically disadvantaged students and their more advantaged peers. MATCH Corps Fellows share a relentless commitment to improving American education, one student at a time. MATCH Corps Fellows manifest their drive and dedication to service as they work one-on-one with the same four students each day for an entire year; assist teachers and school administrators; and run electives, clubs, or sports programs. For more information visit our website or send inquiries to recruiting@matchschool.org.

Camp Excel is a summer treatment program for children with special needs. The program offers a unique therapeutic environment for the children that participate as well as an excellent learning experience for college students. The population served at this program includes children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Tourette’s Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Central Auditory Processing Disorder and Asperger’s Disorder. Many school districts from surrounding counties send their students to Camp Excel as an Extend School Year Program.At a bachelor’s level intern positions at the program would be one of three counselors in a group of twelve children. Responsibilities include implementing a behavioral point system, assisting with social skills training groups, sports skills training, academic activities, music, art, redirecting the children when needed and reinforcing appropriate social skills. The Camp Excel program’s summer site is located in Wall Township in Monmouth County, NJ. For more information, vist the Camp Excel website or contact Kathleen M. Cable, MA, LPC (732-281-0275).

Research Experiences for Undergraduates Summer Internship . The National Science Foundation (NSF) makes possible a number of opportunities for undergraduates to join research projects each summer. This allows students to experience first-hand how basic research is carried out and to contribute consequentially. The principal support by NSF of such activities is through the REU Program.

The Rutgers Global-PACT provides opportunities to combine citizen activism with world travel. The Global Partnerships for Activism and Cross-Cultural Training is an organization of citizen-activists that encourages all people, regardless of circumstance, to realize that anyone can take initiative and make a meaningful difference in their lives, the lives of their friends and ultimately the entire world.

The Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program's purpose is to prepare talented, low-income, first generation, and /or underrepresented college students to enter, persist and complete doctoral studies. This program offers both regular semester and summer internships and financial assistance.

The United Negro College Fund offers scholarship and internship opportunities to minority students.

The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees is offering a special AFSCME Union Scholarship Program.

Aresty Research Center for Undergraduateshas a special program for faculty members to sponsor a special sophomore-level research assistant. Perhaps that special faculty member has no idea how much your services are needed.

The Wells Keddie Scholarship Fund accepts applications (due mid-February) each year for a $3,000 scholarship. Applicants are selected on the basis of good academic standing and social activism.

Rutgers-in-Washington: Career Services can assist you in finding internships or jobs in the Rutgers-in-Washington program. Opportunities are available for both regular semester and summers.

Rutgers Federal Work Study Program has a number of interesting and educational work opportunities for undergraduates.

Vanguard Scholarships for minority students: Scholarships up to $10,000 for minority students with GPA of 3.0 or better. Application deadlines are in December for the following academic year.

New Horizons in Autism and Applied Behavioral Concepts is a local agency that serves individuals with autism. They often have internship and fieldwork opportunities for undergraduates. For more information, visit the website or contact Tara Klein, Director of Educational Services.

The Rutgers Human Resource Management Program invites applications from our psychology majors to earn a Master's Degree.

The University of Wisconsin - Madison is starting a unique dual degree program in Neuroscience and Public Policy.

The University of Pennsylvania is offering a new Masters of Applied Positive Psychology. The 9-course masters program is designed to add additional coursework to your resume before applying to Ph.D. or professional programs.

The Yale Cognition and Development Lab, under the direction of Professor Frank Keil, announces the opportunity for several undergraduates to participate in the lab's annual Summer Research Internship.  This 10-week Internship involves hands-on research experience and training in the fields of cognitive psychology and developmental psychology.   Click here for additional information.

The Johns Hopkins Laboratory for Child Development offers a limited number of summer internship positions.  Student interns will gain experience in all aspects of our research, including: recruiting families to participate in our studies, understanding and helping to design experiments to be run with infants and children, constructing experimental stimuli, conducting experiment sessions with children and their parents, analyzing and interpreting data, and attending lab meetings in which general issues in cognitive development are discussed.

The Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center (PSLC) at Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh has exciting summer research opportunities available to undergraduate students. This program encourages applications from students who would like to do research in the fields of psychology, education, computer science, human-computer interfaces and language technologies. 

The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey offers an annual Andrew K. Ruotolo Memorial Scholarship. The amount in 2006 was $2,500. It is awarded to a New Jersey resident accepted for admission to a law school or graduate school. The applicant must exhibit an interest in, and commitment to, enhancing the rights and well-being of children through child advocacy programs. The applicant must also exhibit financial need.  Application forms are available by writing to:

County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey Foundation Memorial Scholarships
c/o Prosecutor Michael M. Rubbinaccio
Morris County Prosecutor's Office
Administration & Records Bldg.
P.O. Box 900
Morristown, NJ 07963-0900