COMMENTS

  1. Research Experience: Department of Psychology

    Some graduate psychology programs are less research-oriented than others. If you want to pursue graduate studies in psychology, but you would prefer not to spend a large proportion of your time on research, consider these options. Even for these programs, however, research experience as an undergraduate is likely to be an important credential ...

  2. PDF What are the steps to a Clinical Psychology PhD?

    What to do after you graduate to learn and prepare for a clinical psych PhD 11 Post-Baccalaureate Research Position: The Gap Year(s) 11 ... clinical, then it is important to get experience in the field of psychology that you might be interested in pursuing (though you can get experience in more than

  3. FAQ for Applicants

    A psychology major is not required, but it is recommended that applicants take some basic psychology courses and obtain research experience. Admitted applicants have excellent grades, test scores, letters of recommendation, research experience and are a good match in terms of research interests with one or more members of the faculty, who serve as advisors.

  4. 7 Tips for Applying to a Psychology PhD Program

    Make it count. Show integrity. The field of psychology is small and relationships matter. The goal of the admissions process is to find the best people for the exact mentors available at a ...

  5. Research Opportunities

    Research Opportunities. Gaining research experience is a crucial part of preparing for graduate study in Psychology, particularly Ph.D. programs. Postbac students are required to complete 2 semesters of research in a Columbia psychology department lab to earn the certificate. One semester may be done on a volunteer basis or as a paid research ...

  6. Undergraduate Research Experience: A Roadmap to Guide Your Journey

    Some get the opportunity to contribute to a paper that is published in an academic journal. Authorship on presentations and papers can definitely bolster the application of those looking to pursue a graduate degree in psychology. How do I find a research experience and get started on this journey? Take coursework early. Ideally, you should ...

  7. Applying to Graduate School

    Preparing and applying for graduate school in psychology. This series of 12 videos takes prospective graduate students step-by-step through the preparation, application, interview, and admission processes. The presenters combine decades of advising experience and research findings with evidence-based and anxiety-reducing strategies for ...

  8. PhD Admissions

    The deadline to apply for the '25-26 PhD cohort this year is November 22, 2024. Applicants who are admitted to the program will matriculate in Autumn 2025. Our next admissions cycle will open in September 2025 and have a November 2025 deadline. In addition to the information below, please review the Graduate Admissions website prior to starting ...

  9. PhD in Psychology (or other fields)

    This means being a faculty member in a psychology department or a related department, and involves both teaching and research. Some schools are more research heavy, and some are more teaching heavy, and many are a strong combination of the two. At many schools, especially the research heavy schools, you are involved in training PhD students.

  10. Writing a Research Statement

    Prepare an outline of the topics you want to cover (e.g., professional objectives and personal background) and list supporting material under each main topic. Write a rough draft in which you transform your outline into prose. Set it aside and read it a week later. If it still sounds good, go to the next stage.

  11. Getting involved in research as an undergraduate: nuts and bolts

    Research experience consistently emerges as a top criterion for admission into graduate school and for employment in competitive positions. But gaining research experience is largely dependent on your own initiative. That can prove intimidating, so in this article I highlight the key steps in the process of obtaining research experience.

  12. How did you ACTUALLY get into a clinical psych PhD program?

    MA in Psych + MS in a related Psych field (4.00 GPA) 1 year of undergraduate research experience + poster at local conference. 2 years of graduate research experience. 4 (2 first author) nmanuscripts in preparation, 4 (2 first author) presentations at regional/national conferences, and 1 semester of TA experience.

  13. Doctorate in Psychology (Ph.D. and Psy.D.)

    Because of the high demand for the position and the time and cost psychology Psy.D. or Ph.D. programs involve, psychologist salaries are well above the national average. Pro: Psychologists earn a median salary of over $90,000 annually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

  14. PSYC 290

    PSYC 290 is an "entry-level" experience in which students gain first-hand experience conducting laboratory research. The scope and type of work vary across disciplines and faculty, but will involve active participation in ongoing research. Most experiences require three hours per week of laboratory for every PSYC 290 credit hour and the work is ...

  15. Becoming a Research Psychologist

    "Many graduate programs see undergraduate research experience as valuable, regardless of what the specific area of research might be that the student was involved in. Write and Publish Articles and Papers - "It is becoming more necessary for undergraduates to have co-authored journal articles in order to get into Ph.D. programs after college ...

  16. Psychology PhD: How to get research experience? : r/gradadmissions

    Look for any psych research labs and reach out assertively to volunteer. You'll need at least two years of decent research experience to have even a chance at a funded PhD program. If you're just finding this out, i would start doing some googling on PhD clinical psych program admissions and recommendations.

  17. How much research experience for PhD acceptance?

    I am 4 years out of undergrad with a degree in Accounting. Long story short, got my CPA and made it into the top tier firms and did the whole finance/accounting thing and haven't enjoyed it (still in it currently). For whatever it's worth: 3.81 undergrad GPA and 328 GRE. I always wanted to be a clinical psychologist and researcher and ...

  18. Research Experience for Prospective PhD Candidates

    SHARE: Most graduate schools will expect applicants to have practical experience in a lab. A strong application portfolio will most likely include participation in research throughout the undergraduate years, both during the academic year and the summers. It's important that you pursue research opportunities during the academic year and summers ...

  19. What Does It Take to Get Into Graduate School in Clinical Psychology?

    Research Experience; Learn More About Graduate Studies; Areas of Specialization. Considering Clinical Psychology; Undergraduate Psychology Association; ... Some psychology students hope to do research that is outside the specific projects for which their faculty supervisors have funding. In addition, students who want to do research on campus ...

  20. How to Become a Research Psychologist

    To enter this field, you should focus on earning an undergraduate degree in psychology before going to graduate school to get your doctorate. Taking coursework in statistics and research methodology can help, but you should also take advantage of any opportunity to participate in research. 3 Sources.

  21. How much research experience do I need? : r/ClinicalPsychology

    Hi all, I'm hoping to enter a Clinical Psychology program by Sept 2022. At this moment I'm in my fifth year of undergraduate and I am working to build up my research resume for increased chances of acceptance. So far, I have: 2 years of experience as a Research Assistant in a developmental lab. I coordinated a study that wasn't mine and ran ...

  22. Research Methods in Psychology MSc

    An undergraduate degree in psychology or related subject (minimum 2.1.; with equivalent marks in modules focused on methods and statistics), or extensive research experience; Ideally some experience of working on research projects (eg, as a research assistant) or in a role that draws on research skills

  23. 10 Easy Certifications That Pay Well in 2024

    Work Experience: Some programs, particularly in fields like project management or healthcare, may require applicants to have prior work experience to ensure they can apply advanced concepts. Basic Skills: Programs in areas like IT or finance may require proficiency in foundational skills such as computer literacy, math, or specific software.

  24. Undergraduate Research Opportunities & Internships

    Undergraduate Research Opportunities & Internships. Boston University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURFs) Carnegie Mellon University Summer Program for Undergraduate Researchers (SPUR) Duke University, The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience NSF Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Harvard Business School ...

  25. How to get research experience : r/ClinicalPsychology

    Undergraduate research experience isn't always enough to get into a program though. It depends on the quality of the research experiences. For example, if you're only doing data entry, that's probably not enough to get into a good program. If you're able do something more meaningful that results in a thesis or posters or publications ...

  26. What Is M.Phil In Psychology? Is it valid In India? [2024]

    M.Phil. students don't get a stipend, but PhD students often receive a fellowship as a stipend for their research work. M.Phil. courses cover research basics. In contrast, PhD students must produce original research in a specific field. The M.Phil. program has two parts: coursework and a dissertation under expert guidance.