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- Visit The Center for Career Development to develop a personal career plan
- Refer to the Psychology Handbook for information on the program
- Meet with your academic advisor to explore majors and minors
- Create a resume to prepare for any career opportunity
- Register with to learn about part-time and summer jobs
- Check out for a list of clubs and organizations
- Join professional networks such as the and
- Participate in volunteer activities in the Jesuit tradition
- Maintain a good GPA and seek out the resources available at the OSSS
- Build relationships with professors, advisors, and staff to add to your existing network
- Attend the CAS Passport events
- Begin considering , including different career paths, salary ranges, and the overall outlook of the profession.
- Meet with your to update your career plan
- Continue to research and explore career options; What Can I Do with a Psychology Degree?
- Review career resources on the Psychology department website
- Learn about internships, volunteer, and experiential learning opportunities
- Set-up a account and connect with alumni
- Upload your resume to for review and approval
- Attend the Career Expo
- Investigate and join professional associations
- Conduct informational interviews with professionals in your desired field
- If you are planning to attend graduate school:
- Attend the Career Expo
- Explore graduate school program options
- Take the 1-credit Career Development Seminar (PSYC 390)
- Consider conducting research with psychology faculty through the FRSP
- Meet with your to update your career plan
- Update your professional documents such as resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and profile to apply for internships or research opportunities
- Obtain practical/internship experience
- Continue to network with professionals using and alumni gatherings
- Maintain involvement in and take on a leadership role
- Attend the Career Expo
- Apply for membership (if your GPA qualifies) for membership in Scranton’s chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology
- Apply for Psychology’s Summer Internship through the Career Development Office
- Apply for research funding through Psychology’s Silsbee Research Award
- Attend a regional or national psychology conference with fellow students
- Practice interviewing with a mock interview or use
- At the end of junior year, ask to serve as an undergraduate Teaching Assistant (TA) for a psychology professor
- If you are planning to attend graduate school:
- Attend the Career Expo
- Explore graduate school program options and take the
- Enroll in the for-credit psychology field experiences (PSYC 480 or 481)
- Continue research with psychology faculty members and perhaps take it for credit (PSYC 493)
- Meet with your to update your career plan
- Obtain additional practical experiences, such as internships or research opportunities
- Ask to serve as an undergraduate Teaching Assistant (TA) for a psychology professor
- Apply for research funding through Psychology’s Silsbee Research Award
- Attend a regional or national psychology conference with fellow students
- Update your resume on Handshake to search and apply for positions
- Attend the Career Expo
- Continue to expand your professional network
- Practice interviewing with a mock interview or use
- If you are planning to attend graduate school:
- Complete applications and prepare for interviews
- Secure employment or graduate/professional school acceptance
- Report your post-graduation plans to The Center for Career Development
Office Information
- Loyola Science Center (LSC) 235
Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: 570-941-7640
careers@scranton.edu - Directions to Campus
Office Hours
- 8:30am - 4:30pm (Mon. - Fri.)
Contact Us
The Roche Family Center for Career Development
Loyola Science Center (LSC) 235
Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: 570-941-7640
careers@scranton.edu
