Careers in Human Development and Psychology

Winthrop’s Psychology Department website: http://www.winthrop.edu/psychology  includes links to information on our undergraduate and graduate programs, Psi Chi & Psychology Club, faculty, syllabi, advising, and links to other resources for our students.

Definitions of the Specialty Areas in Psychology

Examples of Careers in Human Development:

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With a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate     

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Information about Child Life Specialists

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Contact information for Early Intervention Services in S.C. such as BabyNet

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Career Information from the Council for Exceptional Children

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Some additional links to non-profit and government job sites also from Texas Tech

 

Information on Careers and Employment in Psychology:

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Winthrop's Psychology Department WeBAS

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Winthrop's  Center for Career and Civic Engagement

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Eaglelink

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Examples of Entry Level Positions from Dr. Marky Lloyd

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In fact, check out all of Dr. Lloyd’s award winning website

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APA Information on Careers in Psychology

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Create a free login ID to use the APA Career Resource Center

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Online Psychology Career Center (Includes Information on Job Listings, Careers, Student Aid, and Minority Resources)

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Careers in Psychology from the University of York

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Job Readiness Checklist and Job Search resources from Texas Tech  

 

Information on the Occupational Outlook for Psychologists:

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Psychology's Growth Careers (APA Monitor, April 2008)

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2007/8 APA Survey of Early Career Psychologists

 

Information Regarding Graduate Programs and the GRE:

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Graduate Programs in Developmental Psychology

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APA Guidebook for College Students of Color

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Graduate Records Exam (GRE)

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Free online  GRE practice

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http://www.princetonreview.com/grad/free-gre-practice-test.aspx

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http://www.number2.com/

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http://www.testprepreview.com

 

 

Additional Resources:

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The Winthrop McNair Scholars Program

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Winthrop's Office of Nationally Competitive Awards (ONCA)

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Information and brochures specifically designed for students from the American Psychological Association

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Information from the Association for Psychological Science Student Caucus

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Link to SEPA (the Southeastern Psychological Association)

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Links to several Developmental websites, including organizations, from Psychwatch

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Health Career Center (healthcareercenter.org)