PSYC Major Elective Course Option: FMSC 405: LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES

FMSC 405: LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES
What explains why some people are healthy and others are not? This course explores how development, relationships, and social environments shape the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ people across the life course. Along the way, we’ll build tools for understanding how sexuality, gender, race, class, and other social locations can structure people’s experiences in different ways. Pre-req waived with instructor’s permission!

Instructor: Dr. Bishop, Assistant Prof. of Family Health, mbishop3@umd.edu

To learn more: https://app.testudo.umd.edu/soc/202608/FMSC

Fall 2026 Undergraduate Teaching Assistants needed for PSYC 234 and PSYC 437!

Fall 2026 Undergraduate Teaching Assistants needed for PSYC 234 and PSYC 437!
Applications are being accepted for Fall 2026 UTAs for two courses with Instructor Dr. Abigail Nicolas: PSYC 234 (Psychology of Happiness) and PSYC 437 (Assessment & Treatment of Addictive Behaviors).

Dr. Abi is currently seeking Undergraduate TAs (UTAs) to assist with each of her courses this upcoming Fall semester.

Those who are offered the position can choose to either earn course credit by enrolling in PSYC 478 for 2 or 3 credits, or, if preferred, can volunteer their time.

Benefits include: exposure to and experience with components of the teaching process, building communication, mentoring, and assignment assessment skills; potential opportunities to give a short lecture or review; help co-facilitate in-class activities or discussions, and refresh your understanding of the course materials.

Eligibility for applying:
• You must have taken the course(s) you are applying to (i.e., PSYC 234 and/or 221) at UMD and earned a grade of "A-", "A", or "A+".

TA Responsibilities 

(9-10 hours per week for 3 credits; 6-7 hours per week for 2 credits; at least 6 hours for volunteers. --Students who can devote 9-10 hrs / wk will be preferred):

-Grading (including weekly submissions)
-Administrative tasks (including Canvas-related tasks)
-Collaborating with and working under the guidance of the instructor (and the Graduate TA, if any) and attend weekly teaching team meetingsHolding office hours to assist with student's course questions
-Providing feedback to the course instructor about the course as it proceeds
-Supporting course-related needs

Specific requirement for PSYC 234: Must be available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM to attend weekly teaching team meetings and to assist in Wednesday class discussions in HJP 0226.

Specific requirement for PSYC 437: Must be available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 - 11:50 AM to assist in class in PLS 1130. Must be comfortable with APA format, reading scientific articles, and evaluating critical analysis write-ups.

** Students who apply and are interested in the TA position must first and foremost be invested and committed to creating an atmosphere that values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. This includes, but is not limited to, demonstrating empathy with students, respecting accommodations, and working collaboratively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, and making room for diverse perspectives.

How To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application form here. Applications submitted by Monday, August 31st will be provided first consideration and interviews for candidates will be conducted virtually as soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding the position or application, send an email to Dr. Abigail Nicolas at nicolasa@umd.edu.

Need professional clothing for an upcoming career fair, graduate school interview, internship, or networking event?

The BSOS Suit Yourself Clothing Award provides a one-time $200 award to all current BSOS undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need for professional clothing. The application is brief and easy to complete.

Dress to impress for upcoming professional opportunities, including:

Career & Internship Fairs at UMD
Federal Employer Sessions
Intern for a Day
View examples of professional attire

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the deadline until available funds are exhausted.

*Please note: Students who have previously received a Suit Yourself award are not eligible for a second stipend.

Sponsored by the Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning in BSOS.

Questions? Contact the Feller Center at bsoscareers@umd.edu.

Temple University Demystifying Grad School Apps Event

The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Temple University are thrilled to host our annual online workshop "Demystifying Grad School Apps." This event is intended to be useful for applicants who are planning to apply to graduate school for entry in Fall 2027 or beyond.

We are eager to solicit your feedback on what you'd most like to gain from this workshop so we can host an event that will be tailored to our attendees' interests. We aim to host the online event in September or October 2026 (depending on your preference!). A Zoom link and detailed schedule will be shared closer to the date.

Please complete this survey by September 1st, 2026 to provide your feedback. After this date or once an attendee limit is reached, the survey will close. Please also provide your email address to stay updated about the workshop! We look forward to your responses and attendance!

Online Workshops
• How to Become a Successful Applicant (CV Building)
• How to Prepare a Successful Application (Crafting Personal & Diversity Statements)
• Effective Interviewing for Graduate Programs

Online Grad Student-Faculty Panels
• Faculty Perspectives on Successful Applications
• Breaking Down the Graduate School Application Process
• Graduate Life at Temple University

Survey link: https://forms.gle/fio8Ya8qCYf8J4r16

Please complete the survey by 09/01/2026.

Apply to be a BSOS Peer Mentor: Application deadline is 9/3

The Peer Mentor Program is a component of the services the Feller Center Advising Center in BSOS offered to students. Through their service to fellow students, Peer Mentors gain valuable skills in public speaking/presentation, professionalism, and leadership. Peer Mentors primarily facilitate BSOS Graduation Planning Workshops each semester and conduct various presentations in BSOS UNIV100 and BSOS362 classes. In preparation for these activities, all new Peer Mentors attend a mandatory class session once a week for their first semester as a Peer Mentor. All applicants are expected to serve for a minimum of two semesters. The program will be held in person once weekly.
Peer Mentors earn one graded academic credit after each successfully completed semester.

Eligibility Criteria:
• Must be a BSOS major
• Intent to return to the University in Fall 2026
• At least a 2.5 GPA
• Must be in good judicial/academic standing

How To Apply:

Complete this application.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistants needed for Dr. Barnet's PSYC 344 (Health Psychology) Fall 2026!

Applications are currently being accepted for Fall 2026 PSYC 344 UGTAs (Instructor Joseph Barnet). Dr. Barnet is currently seeking Undergraduate TAs to assist with his PSYC 344 Health Psychology course this upcoming fall semester.

Those who are offered the position can choose to volunteer their time or can earn course credit by enrolling in Psyc 478 for 2 or 3 credits.

Students that are selected and enroll in the PSYC 478 course will work collaboratively with the instructor and the teaching team. UGTA’s will also have the option (if interested) to deliver a mini lecture during the semester. UGTA’s benefit from exposure and experience to the teaching process, as well as experience in working collaboratively with a teaching team.

Eligibility for Applying:
• You must have taken PSYC344 at UMD and earned a grade of "A-", "A", or "A+".
Priority will be given to students who have earned a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.

Priority will be given to students who can attend the class time at 3 PM on Monday and Wednesday

TA Responsibilities (9 hours per week for 3 credits; 6 hours per week for 2 credits; at least 6 hours for volunteers):

-Grading
-Leading Exam Review Sessions
-Regularly meeting with the teaching team
-Administrative tasks (including Canvas-related tasks)
-Contributing to the enhancement and development of assignments and exams
-Holding office hours to assist with student's course questions
-Providing feedback to the course instructor

Students that are interested in this position must be committed to belonging and community. This includes, but is not limited to, demonstrating empathy with students, respecting accommodations, and working collaboratively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, and making room for diverse perspectives.

How to Apply:
To apply, please send an email to Dr. Barnet jbarnet@umd.edu with a short paragraph of what makes you interested in becoming a UGTA for PSYC 344, as well as your unofficial transcript and (optionally) a resume/CV. Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

Research Assistant Positions with The Center for Early Childhood Education

General/Other Research Assistant
Communications Research Assistant
Public Relations Research Assistant

Description:
The Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention (CECEI) is a joint initiative between the Department of Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education (CHSE) and the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology (HDQM). The mission of CECEI is to conduct high quality research on early childhood education and early intervention programs in order to inform State and Federal policy, to translate research into scalable education programs and best practices, to build capacity in schools and communities, and to promote family engagement in their children’s education.

How To Apply:
Please visit the CECEI Career Opportunities web page for more information and application instructions for each position: https://education.umd.edu/research/centers/cecei/career-opportunities

For best consideration, please send all materials by Monday, August 17th, 2026.

Fall 2026 CFD Lab Research Assistant Positions

Fall 2026 CFD Lab Research Assistant Positions: 

The Cognitive Flexibility Dynamics (CFD) Lab in the Department of Psychology is recruiting 2-3 undergraduate research assistants for Fall 2026. 

Description:

We study what it takes to think and act intelligently and flexibly. For example, you can easily walk across the (still train-free!) Purple Line tracks in front of BRB to grab coffee (goal-directed behavior) while ignoring irrelevant signs (inhibition). While you follow through (multitasking), you can think about what to eat for dinner (planning, goal selection), recall a great recipe (control over memory), and feel proud of the mother who taught it to you (credit assignment). Even after checking your phone briefly (task switching), you can get back to what you were doing (hierarchical task control), and notice and correct yourself when you take a wrong turn (error detection and correction). These are a subset of the psychological functions that fall under cognitive control, which lets us adapt to changing situations, learn novel contingencies and relationships, and generalize knowledge quickly. We are interested in explaining how natural and artificial brains build task representations, and what computational principles underlie adaptive behavior, combining behavioral experiments, M/EEG, MRI, eye-tracking, and non-invasive brain stimulation with computational modeling. More at https://www.cfd-lab.com/home 

Requirements and Responsibilities: 

- Commit 6-12 hours per week for at least three consecutive semesters - Assist with data collection (behavioral, M/EEG, fMRI) 

- Attend weekly lab meetings 

- Contribute to and present conference posters 

Qualifications: 

 - Excited and motivated about research in cognitive control, learning and memory, decision making and computational methods 

- Major in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, or another related field - Good academic background (minimum 3.3 GPA) 

- Interest in earning course credit through PSYC479 or the equivalent — optional, not required 

How To Apply: 

Complete this form: https://forms.gle/rNBFshnxEBhU3ZBBA 

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Questions: cfd-lab@umd.edu

Bilingual Verification Specialist Position with The Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention

Bilingual Verification Specialist
The Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention (CECEI) https://education.umd.edu/research/centers/cecei seeks an energetic, detail-oriented, highly organized, and innovative individual to support the administration of the Maryland Child Care Credential Program. The Child Care Credential is a voluntary program that recognizes the achievements of child care providers, with the aim to improve the quality of child care and support professional growth, while providing incentives for providers.

CECEI seeks a full-time Bilingual (Spanish/English) Verification Specialist. This role is currently funded through June 30, 2027. However, there is a strong likelihood it will continue beyond that date, dependent upon performance and funding. The position is based in the Discovery District of the University of Maryland, College Park. Some occasional within-state travel may be required.

Background on the Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention
CECEI, based in the College of Education at the University of Maryland, is a joint initiative between the Department of Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education and the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology. The mission of CECEI is to conduct high-quality research on early childhood education and early intervention programs in order to inform State and Federal policy, to translate research into scalable education programs and best practices, to build capacity in schools and communities, and to promote family engagement in their children’s education.

Bilingual Verification Specialist Responsibilities and Qualifications
● Process electronic submissions of Child Care Credential applications and verifications ● Deliver high-quality customer service support, through phone and electronic communications ● Provide end-user support and technical assistance, using data organization processes ● Perform tasks based on established procedures, recognizing and escalating issues for an individual, system, or process to a supervisor as appropriate
● Additional duties as assigned in support of the project

Minimum Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Human Development, Communications, Marketing or related field
● Bilingual, with the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in Spanish and English
● Strong oral and written communication skills
● Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster collaboration
● Strong time management skills and ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks at once ● Attention to detail and ability to work autonomously, and as part of a team, to meet set deadlines
● Familiarity with office productivity tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Apple iWork,) with the aptitude to learn new software and systems

Preferred Qualifications:
● Experience working in an early childhood education setting
● Professional work experience

It is the policy of the University of Maryland not to discriminate or allow the harassment of employees or applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices (see UMD EEO

Statement and Title IX Non-Discrimination Policy).

Note: A criminal background check is required as a condition of employment at UMD.

How To Apply:
Interested persons should contact mdchildcarecredential@umd.edu and include a cover letter summarizing qualifications and interest in working with the Maryland Child Care Credential Program, a current resume, contact information for three individual references, and both formal and informal writing samples. Please state “Bilingual Verification Specialist” in the subject line of the email to ensure your materials are received. Due to the time constraints of this project, material review will begin August 14, 2026 and continue until the opening is filled.

Earn credit for your Fall 2026 internship through PSYC 389 Experiential Learning!

Psychology Majors can earn academic credit for an 

in-person, hybrid, or virtual internship
through PSYC 389 Experiential Learning. 

PSYC 389 Enrollment Steps

PSYC 389 Experiential Learning is the course undergraduate psychology majors enroll in to earn academic credit for a professionally supervised and department approved internship experience. It is an asynchronous online course that assists the student in making meaning of their internship through processing, reflection, and exploration activities. 

Here are the steps for obtaining permission to register for PSYC 389. If you already have secured an internship, you can complete this learning agreement. In the summer, the course is 12 weeks, in fall and spring 15 weeks. 

Specific learning outcomes include the following:

*Engage in meaningful goal setting and problem solving relative to an internship site industry

*Communicate how one’s internship uniquely qualifies one for a future experiential learning opportunity or advanced degree

*Understand and articulate connections between one’s formal educational training in psychology and the professional work setting

*Critically examine how one’s internship is impacting one’s assumptions and beliefs about the field of psychology

*Self-Assess, manage, and apply supervisor feedback

*Effectively participate in professional development tasks that align with one’s internship and career path/goals

*Create deliverables to effectively market your internship to a future employer or Graduate School  

If you already have secured an internship, please complete the PSYC 389 Learning Contract.

Review the course syllabus

Questions contact Steve Young @ syoung17@umd.edu

Undergraduate Teaching Assistants needed for Dr. Barnet's PSYC 221 (Social Psychology) Fall 2026!

Undergraduate Teaching Assistants needed for

PSYC 221 (Social Psychology) Fall 2026!

Must be available  one of the following times

for the Fall 2026 Semester:

TTH 11:00 am-12:15 pm

TTH 5:00 pm-6:15 pm

TTH 7:30 pm-8:45 pm

Applications are currently being accepted for Fall 2026 PSYC 221 UGTAs (Instructor Joseph Barnet). Dr. Barnet is currently seeking Undergraduate TAs to assist with his PSYC 221 course this upcoming fall semester.

Those who are offered the position can choose to volunteer their time or can earn course credit by enrolling in Psyc 478 for 2 or 3 credits.

Students that are selected and enroll in the PSYC 478 course will work collaboratively with the instructor and the teaching team. UGTA’s will also have the option (if interested) to deliver a mini lecture during the semester. UGTA’s benefit from exposure and experience to the teaching process, as well as experience in working collaboratively with a teaching team.

Eligibility for Applying:
• You must have taken PSYC221 at UMD and earned a grade of "A-", "A", or "A+".

Priority will be given to students who have earned a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.

TA Responsibilities (9 hours per week for 3 credits; 6 hours per week for 2 credits; at least 6 hours for volunteers):

-Grading

-Leading Exam Review Sessions
-Regularly meeting with the teaching team
-Administrative tasks (including Canvas-related tasks)
-Contributing to the enhancement and development of assignments and exams
-Holding office hours to assist with student's course questions
-Providing feedback to the course instructor

Students that are interested in this position must be committed to belonging and community. This includes, but is not limited to, demonstrating empathy with students, respecting accommodations, and working collaboratively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, and making room for diverse perspectives.

How to Apply:
To apply, please send an email to Dr. Barnet jbarnet@umd.edu with a short paragraph of what makes you interested in becoming a UGTA for PSYC 221, as well as your unofficial transcript and (optionally) a resume/CV.  Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistants needed for Dr. Barnet's PSYC 100 (Introduction to Psychology) Fall 2026!

Undergraduate Teaching Assistants needed for
PSYC 100 (Introduction to Psychology) Fall 2026!

Must be available for lectures on Tuesdays 

from 2:00 pm-3:40 pm as well as one of the discussion times listed below:

TU 5:00 pm-5:50 pm

W 12:00 pm-12:50 pm

W 1:00 pm-1:50 pm 

W 10:00 am-10:50 am

F   10:00 am-10:50 am

Applications are currently being accepted for Fall 2026 PSYC 100 UGTAs (Instructor Joseph Barnet).

Dr. Barnet is currently seeking Undergraduate TAs to assist with his PSYC 100 courses this upcoming fall semester.

Those who are offered the position can choose to volunteer their time or can earn course credit by enrolling in Psych 478 for 2 or 3 credits.

Students that are selected and enroll in the PSYC 478 course will work collaboratively with the instructor and the teaching team. UGTA’s will also have the option (if interested) to deliver a mini lecture during the semester. UGTA’s benefit from exposure and experience to the teaching process, as well as experience in working collaboratively with a teaching team.

Eligibility for Applying:
• You must have taken PSYC100 at UMD and earned a grade of "A-", "A", or "A+".

Priority will be given to students who have earned a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.

MUST BE AVAILABLE  ON TUESDAYS FROM 2:00 PM-3:40 PM AND AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TIMES:

TU 5:00 pm-5:50 pm

W 12:00 pm-12:50 pm

W 1:00 pm-1:50 pm 

W 10:00 am-10:50 am

F   10:00 am-10:50 am

TA Responsibilities (9 hours per week for 3 credits; 6 hours per week for 2 credits; at least 6 hours for volunteers):
-Grading
-Regularly meeting with the teaching team
-Administrative tasks (including Canvas-related tasks)
-Contributing to the enhancement and development of assignments and exams
-Holding office hours to assist with student's course questions
-Providing feedback to the course instructor

Students that are interested in this position must be committed to belonging and community. This includes, but is not limited to, demonstrating empathy with students, respecting accommodations, and working collaboratively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, and making room for diverse perspectives.

How to Apply:
To apply, please send an email to Dr. Barnet jbarnet@umd.edu with a short paragraph of what makes you interested in becoming a UGTA for PSYC 100, as well as your unofficial transcript and (optionally) a resume/CV. Review of applications will begin immediately until position is filled. 

Paid, Part-Time PSYC 221 Post-Bac Support Position for Fall 2026: Must have completed a minimum of 90 credits toward degree

The Department of Psychology has a part-time, paid position to support one Social Psychology (PSYC 221 FC01) course section for the Fall 2026 semester. Must have completed a minimum of 90 credits toward degree. 

The position is a Contingent I contract for up to 10 hours per week for the fall 2026 term. 

Responsibilities include:
-Overseeing the setup of classroom supplies, materials, and technologies.
-Facilitating classroom discussions and activities.
-Independently leading weekly discussion section meetings.
-Grading of writing assignments.
-Managing some aspects of the course ELMS page and administration (grades, emails, etc.)
-Meeting with individual students to discuss course, content and writing feedback.

Minimum requirements to be considered:
-Have earned a minimum of 90 credits towards their bachelor's degree in Psychology from UMD.
-Have earned at least an "A-" in PSYC 221 (or equivalent).
-Are available for class meetings on Thursday evenings from 7:30 pm-8:45 pm. 
-Can offer evidence of high-level communication skills, particularly in writing, proofreading, and speaking.
-Can offer evidence of an organized, reliable work ethic and the ability to work independently as well as with teams of peers.
-Can offer evidence of technical proficiency with common software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Canvas).
-Can be trusted with sensitive and confidential information.
-Are excited about the idea of leading groups of students through activities, reviews, discussions.
-Have completed training on the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (ter.ps/ferpa)

Strongest consideration given to candidates who:
-Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

-Took PSYC 221 @ UMD
-Have prior teaching assistantship experience.
-Have experience mentoring, advising or assisting other students.
-Have experience with clicker administration (e.g., syncing participant lists, creating questions, uploading grades to ELMS).

Application deadline: Rolling review of applications until position is filled.  

Instructions: 

Send the following to Dr. Joseph Barnet jbarnet@umd.edu attached as a single PDF document.

-Professionally formatted cover letter describing your interest in the position and summarizing your fit with the minimum and preferred qualifications.
-An updated resume or C.V.
-A copy of your unofficial transcript (accessible from https://testudo.umd.edu )

Applicants can expect to be contacted the following week with more information about interviews, which can be held in person or via Zoom. 

Grad Level PSYC Course Option for Undergrad PSYC Majors

Now open for undergraduate Psych Majors

Psychology 819D
Graduate Seminar in Personality and Development
Attachment Across the Lifespan:
Theory, Research, and Clinical Implications
Fall 2026 

Thursday 12:30-3:00 BPS Room 1232
Instructor: Dr. Jude Cassidy

Can fulfill a PSYC Theme 3 and/or PSYC 400 Level Non-Lab

Prerequisite/Requirement: PSYC 355 and a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA

Why do certain relationships make us feel safe, understood, and grounded? How do people build close
bonds, maintain them over time, and turn to them in periods of stress? This course introduces students to
the science of attachment — one of psychology’s most important ways of understanding emotionally
significant relationships across the lifespan. We’ll examine attachment from infancy through adulthood,
focusing on how close bonds are formed, how they are maintained, why they are so emotionally powerful,
and how they can help people cope with challenge and stress. The course brings together ideas from
developmental, social, clinical, and biological psychology in an approachable way. We’ll explore
attachment in families, friendships, and romantic relationships; look at different ways psychologists study
attachment; and consider what attachment research can teach us about emotional well-being, mental health, and therapeutic intervention. We’ll also examine attachment from an evolutionary perspective, including what humans share with other species. This course is ideal for students who are curious about relationships, emotional development, mental health, and the deeper science of human connection.

 
If you are interested in taking this course, please contact Dr. Jude Cassidy by email (jcassidy@umd.edu)

Master's in Clinical Psychological Science Program: Virtual Information Sessions

The Master's in Clinical Psychological Science Program is holding virtual Information Sessions in August and September.  At these Information Sessions, attendees will learn more about the MPS program, meet the Program Director, and get answers to any questions you might have about the program and the application process.

 
Event Details:
Online (via Zoom)
Dates: Thursday, August 13th and Thursday, September 10th
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EST)
Location: Zoom (Zoom link will be provided via email)

How To Register:

Please email us at psycmasters@umd.edu to RSVP and receive the zoom link for our upcoming information sessions. If you have any questions or would like additional information, feel free to reach out to us at psycmasters@umd.edu.