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Scholarships and Awards

Scholarships and Awards Psychology Department Scholarships: The three scholarships listed below are awarded in the spring semester of each year to students majoring in psychology. Students must apply through Iowa State University’s “OneApp” application, a link to which is provided below following the scholarship descriptions. The application deadline is in the latter half of February, … Continue reading Scholarships and Awards

Career planning

After completing a baccalaureate degree in Psychology students are prepared to pursue a wide variety of options. Some careers that former students in Psychology from Iowa State have pursued include: paraprofessionals in hospitals and clinics counselors in federal, state, and local mental health, correctional, recreation, rehabilitation, and social service agencies industrial selection and training personnel … Continue reading Career planning

Transfer Students

Transfer Students We are excited that you are considering transferring to Iowa State University and majoring in psychology! The Department of Psychology will assist you with your continued academic adventure by preparing you for a vast range of careers or helping you apply for graduate school. The choice is yours! At Iowa State, you’ll have … Continue reading Transfer Students

Study abroad and National Student Exchange

Study Abroad Students who are interested in studying abroad or attending another university in the U.S. (National Student Exchange) may still be able to complete their degree in four years with careful planning. Please read through the Psychology Study Abroad and National Student Exchange Checklist carefully!!! Then register for International Travel with LAS. Study Abroad Center National Student Exchange  (NSE) Psych … Continue reading Study abroad and National Student Exchange

Fieldwork and internships (492)

Psych 492A, Fieldwork Practicum: Human Services Prerequisites – Junior classification, 12 credits of Psych, permission of instructor, 2.50 GPA. [Satisfactory/Fail grading only] Students who are interested in gaining experience in a human service agency should consider registering for Psych 492A. Prerequisites include junior classification and at least 12 hours of Psychology coursework and permission of … Continue reading Fieldwork and internships (492)

Psi Chi

Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, was founded in 1929 with the purpose of encouraging academic excellence and advancement of psychology. The Iowa State University chapter of Psi Chi, chartered in 1929, was one of the first initiated in the country. Our chapter is one of 1,090 across the USA, Canada, and Ireland. … Continue reading Psi Chi

Psych Club

As a psychology major or minor, you are automatically a member of the Psych Club, however, you must activate your membership by participation. This group gives students an opportunity to meet other psych majors and psych faculty, and learn pertinent information about the program, careers and other opportunities. Meeting topics vary and include both social … Continue reading Psych Club