Explore Options: A Menu of Major-Specific Experiences and Sampling of Related Career Paths
Explore Psychology academic resources designed to support your academic goals.
Feeling like you don't know what to do with all of this great information? We highly encourage to make an appointment with your academic advisor and career advisor. Another great starting point is the Self-Guided Career Exploration Tool.
Unlock career potential in Psychology! Discover resources to maximize your professional trajectory.
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Psychology Practicum Options
GVSU's Psychology Department offers two practicum opportunities for students.
Psy 490: Internship Credit
Psych Friends Peer Mentorship Practicum
Study Psychology Abroad
Through study abroad you’ll also set yourself apart from other job-seekers and graduate-school applicants in an increasingly competitive market.
Imagine yourself studying psychology in Vienna, Austria, the hometown of famous psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, arguably one of the most influential contributors to the field itself. Explore the history and development of the field from a truly unique vantage point that will distinguish you from your classmates.
Join A Student Organization
Get involved with a student organization related to your major. Student orgs are a great way to get connected and explore career options!
Develop Skills by taking courses and earning certificates:
Developing relevant skills that employers seek is an essential component of a student's education. GVSU students should consider elective courses and certificates that pair with their major to gain additional skills.
Community Service Opportunities
Seek volunteer opportunities related to the field you're exploring as a way of testing out future careers.
The Civic Engagement Center keeps a list of current volunteer opportunities updated on their website. There are ongoing opportunities on a continuous basis, as well as on-campus and off-campus opportunities posted as they become available.
Undergraduate Scholar Engagement
Pursuing academic, creative, and research experiences and projects outside the classroom is an excellent way to learn new skills and build a body of work in your field.
Getting Undergraduate Research Experience in Psychology
The Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement (CUSE) also provides opportunities for undergraduate research and scholarship.
My favorite course was Social Psychology under Dr. James Lundy given it bridged my interest in psychology with organizational development. My most fun course was Field Techniques in Anthropology which was an actual physical anthropology excavation.
The first memory that comes to mind is one that took place long after graduation. On November 15, 2019 I sat in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena and watched the university officially welcome its first-ever female president, Philomena Mantella.
My most foundational experience at GVSU was participating in multiple research projects with faculty and peers.
I LOVE walking the Allendale campus during the fall color change.
February 19, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Winter Career & Internship Fair is an excellent place to kick off your job or internship search, or to begin networking with organizations looking to hire Grand Valley students and alumni...
March 25, 2026 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Consider joining the Education, Nonprofit, & Public Service Career Community or any other Career Community you are interested in!
Undergraduate Psychology majors are able to pursue a variety of graduate degrees. Below are a few examples:
Looking for other career resources? The Career Center Resources page contains resources related to careers, resumes, internships, job search, interviewing, networking, and more.
