Undergraduate psychology internships

Not for Undergraduates Only -- Careers in Psychology

Undergraduate psychology internships can be an important adjuvant to your psychology major. Psychology internships allow you to gain experience and to test out your interest in the field. Psychology internships can be difficult to find. So, it's a good idea to start your search early in the fall semmester.

In preparing your application, be sure to describe your clinical research experience. Also, take coursework in statistics, research design and methodology. Finally, write a thoughtful cover letter.

Clinical research internships for undergraduates

More articles for those considering psychology graduate school and careers in psychology

• Make certain that you take the required courses.
• Participate in class.
• Get to know faculty: Tips on establishing relationships with faculty.
• Try your best to do well and address any deficits in your academic record.
• Prepare to take the GRE.
• Obtain research experience and a research position.
• Here are two Washington Post articles by Washington DC Psychologist, Dr. Lynn Friedman, on obtaining research experience: 10 Steps to Getting a Great Research Internship in Psychology and Applying for Research Internships and Summer Jobs in Psychology and the Health Professions.
• Here are some more thoughts on applying for research positions.
• Write a compelling cover letter for a research assistant position. Here's a sample cover letter.
• Here are some undergraduate psychology internships.
• Ask faculty and research advisors for references for graduate school.
• Write a thoughtful graduate school application.