Career and Graduate School

How do I apply for graduate schools in psychology?

There is an excellent book on this topic here. If you are interested in clinical psychology, there are also some tips in this and on this website.

Are there other awards for Psychology majors?

The psychology department has are two senior essay prizes for graduating seniors. Details can be found here. However, psychology students are eligible for lots of undergraduate prizes. Click here for more details.

How do I get chosen for Psi Chi?

Students are chosen for induction into Yale's Chapter of Psi Chi during their junior year based on academic excellence and promise in the major. If you qualify, you will receive an email about induction some time during your junior or senior years.

I've heard of Psi Chi. What is it?

Psi Chi is the undergraduate honor society in Psychology (for more information about this society, click here). Yale has its own chapter of Psi Chi.

What can I do with a Psychology major when I graduate?

Well, the short answer is that you can do pretty much anything with a Psychology degree. For more specifics, check out the APA webpage on psychology careers.

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