Student Success & Career Resources
The Department of Psychology is committed to helping students explore career possibilities, develop research and professional skills, and prepare for life after graduation. The resources below provide guidance on academic success, research opportunities, graduate school preparation, career exploration, professional organizations, and pathways into a wide range of psychology-related professions.
Exploring Psychology Careers
Psychology graduates pursue careers in mental health, healthcare, education, research, business, law, human resources, user experience, marketing, and many other fields. These resources can help you explore career options, learn about educational requirements, and identify possible pathways that align with your interests and goals.
- Your Complete Guide to Careers in Psychology
- LearnPsychology.org Career Resources
- APA Career Exploration Resources
- O*NET Psychology Careers
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
- St. Lawrence University Center for Career Excellence
Research, Graduate School & Professional Development
Many psychology students continue their education through graduate study or pursue research-based careers after graduation. The resources below can help you learn about graduate programs, identify research opportunities, connect with potential mentors, and explore post-baccalaureate positions that can strengthen your preparation for advanced study.
- Thinking About Graduate School in Psychology?
- Next Generation Psychology Scholars
- Psychology Job Wiki: Labs Accepting Graduate Students
- Psychology Job Wiki: Research Assistant Opportunities
- APA Graduate School Resources
- APS Student Resources
- NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
- Summer Research Opportunities
- St. Lawrence University CSTEP & McNair Programs
- St. Lawrence Student-Faculty Research Opportunities
Academic Success & Research Skills
Strong writing, research, data analysis, and communication skills are essential for success as a psychology student. These resources provide guidance on APA style, scholarly research, statistical analysis, citation management, and other skills that support coursework, independent research, and professional development.
Writing & Literature Reviews
Statistics & Data Analysis
Organizing Research
Presenting & Sharing Your Work
Whether you are presenting in class, sharing research at the Festival of Science, Scholarship, & Creativity, or preparing a conference presentation, learning how to communicate your work effectively is an important professional skill.
- How to Design a Research Poster
- Making Effective Presentations
- Festival of Science, Scholarship, & Creativity
Professional Organizations & Psychology Resources
Professional organizations provide access to research, publications, conferences, networking opportunities, and career development resources. Students are encouraged to explore organizations related to their interests within psychology.
General Psychology
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Association for Psychological Science (APS)
- APA Monitor on Psychology
- Psychology Degree Guide & Career Resources
- Social Psychology Network
- AlleyDog.com
Specialty Organizations
- Society for Personality and Social Psychology
- Society for Neuroscience (SfN)
- Society for Research in Child Development
- Psychonomic Society
- Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS)
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
- Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)
- Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)
- American Psychiatric Association