Additional Resources

• Chapter: What the Pros Hope You Will Learn in Your Psychology Major: Five Goals From the APA Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major Download What the Pros Hope You Will Learn in Your Psychology Major: Five Goals From the APA Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major 

This chapter, available through the Hatch Library, explores the general purpose of the psychology major, as well as outlines the five program level goals identified by the American Psychological Association.

• Article:  8 Career Goals For College Students

This article provides some helpful tips as you begin to consider your own academic and professional goals.

• Read:  Pride of Ownership: Do You Recognize the Value of Your Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology?

This article, published by Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, describes the value of an undergraduate degree in psychology, and explains several “threats” or misconceptions about the discipline.

• Read:  Your Career-Psychology Can Take You Great Places

This article provides a brief overview of various psychology degrees and the different career opportunities available to those who study psychology.

• Listen:  Getting the Most out of the Psych Major (Podcast)

This podcast produced by Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, features Dr. Jane Halonen exploring how to make the most of your academic opportunities.

• Listen:  Why Major in Psychology?

This podcast produced by Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, features Dr. Stacie Spencer sharing three great reasons why you should major in psychology.

• Watch: How to Get You Where You Want to Go: A National Discussion About Your Future in Psychology

Watch this webinar hosted by Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, featuring a very helpful discussion on how to make the most out of your psychology major.