Resources for Psychology Students
American Psychological Association (APA) Student Affiliate
- Become an APA Student Affiliate
If you are taking courses in psychology, you are eligible to become an APA Student Affiliate. Benefits include: a subscription to Monitor on Psychology and American Psychologist, discounts off of APA published books, journals, and videos, and access to APA award, career, and scholarship resources. The cost of membership for undergraduates is $35 for 2013.
APA Style Guides
Careers in Psychology
- Psychology: Scientific problem Solvers-Careers for the 21st century (2003) [Brochure]. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/careers/resources/guides/careers.pdf
- The job interview. Retrieved October 26, 2010, from http://documents.kenyon.edu/cdo/guides/interview_guide.pdf
Graduate School
- Frequently asked questions about graduate school. Retrieved October 26, 2010, from http://www.apa.org/education/grad/faqs.aspx
- Kramer, G. P., Bernstein, D. A., & Phares, V. (2009). Getting into graduate school in clinical psychology. In Introduction to clinical psychology (7th ed., pp. 512-549). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
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Tips for your graduate school interview. Retrieved October 26, 2010, from http://www.providence.edu/bio/grad/interviewP.pdf
U.S. News & World Report Rankings
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Experimental Psychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Social Psychology
GRE®
- GRE® Psychology Test Practice Book [PDF]
Practice book contains one actual, full-length GRE® Psychology Test and test-taking strategies. - GRE® Psychology Exam Review Podcasts
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Matlin, M. W., & Kalat, J. W. (2001). Demystifying the GRE psychology test: A brief guide for students. Eye on Psi Chi, 5(2) Retrieved from http://www.psichi.org/pubs/eye/issue20.aspx
SONA
To sign up for SONA use the following link:
http://kenyon.sona-systems.com/student_new_user.aspx
Poster Making Guidelines
- Poster Guidelines For Senior Exercise
- Sample Senior Exercise Poster
- Kansas University Medical Center
- North Carolina State University
Psi Chi
- Want to become a member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology? Psychology Club is working to start a chapter of Psi Chi at Kenyon. Benefits include: enhanced employment applications and resumes, access to forums to learn about the field of psychology, find educational and career opportunities, and form networks, a membership card and certificate, a subscription to Eye on Psi Chi, Psi Chi awards and grant opportunities. At least eight students are needed to start a chapter. To join, you must meet the following eligibility requirements: be at least a sophomore,* have completed three semesters of psychology courses (e.g., at least PSYC 101, 102, and 200), be in the top 35% of your class (i.e., have at least a 3.52 GPA overall and in psychology). There is a $45 one-time membership fee. If you are interested, please contact Professor Murnen at murnen@kenyon.edu.
- *For current seniors who meet the eligibility requirements, the organization cannot guarantee the acceptance of your application, but you are still welcome to apply.
- Want to get more involved in Kenyon's Psychology Department? Check out Psychology Club! Meetings are held weekly from 12:15-1:00 PM in the Peirce Pub.
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