Gain clinical experience with The Neurodiversity and Autism Services Team

The Neurodiversity and Autism Transition Services team is recruiting undergraduate students (rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors) interested in gaining clinical experience and course credit for the fall 2026 semester. 

To apply and learn more about positions through our programs, please use this link HERE. The deadline for submissions is Nov 9th.

Keep Those Neurons Firing This Winter Session 2027: Fulfill a PSYC Requirement in Just Three Weeks!

Winter 2027 Registration is in full gear!

Consider fulfilling a psychology requirement to stay on track or get ahead! All Psychology Course Offerings for Winter Term 2027 are mostly offered in an online, asynchronous format. 

Winter Session 2027 January 4-22, 2027

Psychology Course Offerings include: 

PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (two sections)

PSYC 200 Statistical Methods in Psychology

PSYC 202 Introduction to Neuroscience

PSYC 221 Social Psychology (Theme III)

PSYC 234 Living the Good Life: The Psychology of Happiness (Theme II)

PSYC 237 Psychology of Evil (Theme III)

PSYC 334 Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships (Theme III)

PSYC 336 Psychology of Women (Theme II & Multicultural Requirement)

PSYC 344 Health Psychology (Theme II)

PSYC 353 Adult Psychopathology (Theme II)

PSYC 354 Multicultural Psychology in The U.S. (Theme III & Multicultural Requirement)

PSYC 404 Introduction to Behavioral Pharmacology (Theme I/400 Non-Lab)

PSYC 425 Psychology and Law (Theme II/400 Non-Lab)

PSYC 437 The Assessment and Treatment of Addictive Behaviors (Theme II/400 Non-Lab)

PSYC 489J Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Applied Introduction to Human Brain Mapping (Theme I/400 Non-Lab)

More information about Winter Term 2027 HERE.

Register on TESTUDO https://app.testudo.umd.edu/main/dropAdd

BSOS DSAC Inaugural 3 Minute Thesis Competition

The College of Behavioral & Social Sciences (BSOS) Dean’s Student Advisory Council is excited to host the inaugural Undergraduate 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition!

All BSOS undergraduate students who have completed research ready for presentation and have a faculty or staff advisor are invited to participate. This is an opportunity to showcase your research, strengthen your communication and public speaking skills, and compete for cash prizes!

Interested in learning more? Complete this RSVP form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKq143yex8CGtKijeRKchfGY9RfBUSUj5NkKW_ib0WWKjBrw/viewform to attend the upcoming information session and learn about the competition format, participation requirements, and timeline.

UMD School of Medicine Doctoral Program in Neuroscience Virtual Open House

Doctoral Program in Neuroscience 

Virtual Open House

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University of Maryland School of Medicine

Wednesday, November 4th

5:00 pm

https://lifesciences.umaryland.edu/neuroscience/

Register: HERE.

The Graduate Program in Neuroscience trains outstanding graduate students to earn a PhD degree in
neuroscience. We are an interdisciplinary program spanning several departments in the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing. Our alumni fill top-tier academic, government, and industry positions worldwide.

Our curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and experimental design through an innovative applied learning model. This coursework is completed within the first 15 months, after which students perform full-time dissertation research in a laboratory chosen from 2-3 laboratory rotations completed in the first year.

Our students are fully supported by the Graduate Program in Life Sciences and other training grants for their first 15 months and subsequently fully supported by their dissertation research lab. Our students (~75 in total) boast an impressive 50% success rate for securing additional individual NIH funding through F31 National Research Service Awards.

Our approximately 100 principal investigators teach and mentor students in their NIH-funded laboratories. Our neuroscience research faculty conduct basic, clinical, and translational research to study the nervous system at the cellular and molecular, systems and circuits, and cognitive and behavioral levels. Our collaborative investigators employ these approaches and a variety of models and techniques to understand neural form, function, modulation, and disorder.

Our location is in the heart of historic downtown Baltimore, offering all the amenities of city life while maintaining easy access to the Appalachians and the irresistible appeal of the Chesapeake Bay.

Our application deadline is December 1st. We holistically review research experience, personal
statements, letters of support, and academic performance for applicant selection. Visit us online to
apply.

Interested in a Career in School Counseling? Now accepting Fall 2027 Applications!

The UMD School Counseling M.Ed. Program is now accepting 

applications for the Fall 2027 term!

https://education.umd.edu/school-counseling-master-education-med

The School Counseling program prepares you to be a leader, advocate, and systemic change agent in K-12 urban education settings. You will gain awareness, knowledge, and skills to work with diverse student population. 

Flyer/More information HERE

The program focuses on access, equity, and social justice in delivering counseling services. You will develop competencies to be a leader in working to close opportunity gaps in urban schools.

Submit your research for publication in The UCLA Undergraduate Journal of Psychology

CALL FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PAPERS

Have you completed a research paper in a psychology-related field (i.e. psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, linguistics)? Are you looking for a platform to publish your work?

If so, The Undergraduate Research Journal of Psychology at UCLA (URJP) WANTS YOU to submit your papers for our annual publication, expected to be released Spring 2027.

URJP is an organization dedicated to informing the community of psychological findings through research run by undergraduates from all over the world. Last year, we received submissions from both local and international universities. URJP is one of the few established psychology journals that publishes undergraduate psychological research.

Submitted papers must fulfill the requirements below:

· Original work completed by undergraduates (Includes senior honors theses, independent research, reviews, theoretical papers, and other scholarly writing);
· Never before been published.
· Find more details about submission criteria here.

If you have not completed an independent research project, we still encourage you to apply by submitting a “literature review article” which does not require access to original research data.

The deadline to submit papers is December 5, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. PST. Multiple submissions from one author are welcome. If you would like to submit an article for consideration, please complete the following:

Read our submission criteria and AI Policy to ensure that you are complying with our rules.
Visit our journal’s eScholarship portal to submit. Here you will be able to upload your work.

Once you have completed that, please fill out the form linked on the submission page.

More information regarding our publication can be found on our website, https://urjp.psych.ucla.edu/. To view our prior publications, please visit our website at https://urjp.psych.ucla.edu/publications/.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at psychjournal.ucla@gmail.com for further information. We look forward to reviewing your submissions!

Applications for the Psychology Research Empowerment Program (PREP) are now open!

Dear PSYC majors,

Applications for the

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Psychology Research Empowerment Program (PREP) are now open!

The PREP program is a professional development program for psychology majors who are interested in pursuing a doctorate in psychology. PREP has historically been an outstanding resource in meeting the unique needs of first- and second-year undergraduate psychology majors who are first in their families to attend college, and/or who are from low income backgrounds, and/or who are transfer students. However, all students are welcome to apply.

Poster/More Information

You may also sign up for an information session here, or apply to the program here. Please feel free to reach out if you have questions!

PSYC Honors Info Session on 9/29 from 6 -7pm!

PSYC Honors Info Session

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

6 pm-7 pm

Zoom Meeting ID: 634 379 4705
Link to the meeting here!

Description:

Want to get involved in research? Interested in going to graduate school? Join the Undergraduate Psychology Association to learn more about the PSYC Honors Program with PSYC Academic Advisor and Honors Program Manager Lori Kader. The information session will be hosted on Zoom on Tuesday, September 29th, from 6 - 7pm. Here, Lori will provide information on the program and answer any questions you may have! Highly recommended for sophomores and juniors interested in research and graduate school to attend!

Learn more about:

*writing an honors thesis

*academic mentorship

*professional development

*Q&A session for the program and how to apply!

Be the Solution: Building Skills for Difficult Conversations Workshop

Calling all BSOS undergraduates! Would you like to improve your 

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ability to communicate effectively through challenging topics? 

Apply for our upcoming interactive workshop where you will learn practical strategies to navigate through tough topics when emotions run high.

 
Learn to speak up, listen well, and navigate difficult conversations.

This workshop will be facilitated by Dr. Nazish Salahuddin and Dr. Monica Cushnie. Food will be provided!

Must be an undergraduate student in BSOS to apply

Apply here: https://forms.gle/qGoEhuAKMnLj5oiCA

NACS PhD Virtual Open House on 9/29

Learn more about the Neuroscience and Cognitive Science (NACS) PhD Program at the University of Maryland and how to apply!

Hosted by the NACS Belonging & Support committee

When: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 12-1pm
Where: Zoom
RSVP by Monday, Sept. 28: tinyurl.com/nacsopen2026


All undergraduate students and postbaccalaureate researchers are welcome to attend. Please contact Claire Morse at cmorse@umd.edu with any questions.

Graduate School Information Sessions

Graduate School Information Sessions
The University of Maryland offers over 200 degree granting graduate programs. Attending Graduate School offers countless opportunities for professional, intellectual, and personal growth. Graduate degree holders can earn more money over a career and gain access to management and leadership roles. This semester, the Graduate School at the University of Maryland is holding virtual information sessions on earning a graduate degree. The “Why Graduate School” sessions will explore the benefits of pursuing a graduate education. We will also offer a session on “Preparing for Graduate School” where we will explore what it means to prepare for graduate school beyond having a strong academic record.

To attend a session, please sign up here.

Graduate School Information sessions
“Why Graduate School” (in person in TYD 2111)Wednesday, September 30 at 4:00pm
"Preparing for Graduate School" (virtual)Wednesday, October 14 at 3:00pm
“Why Graduate School” (virtual)Tuesday, November 17 at 3:30pm

Topics covered during “Why Graduate School” sessions

Benefits of earning a graduate degree
Tips on selecting a graduate school
Cutting the cost of graduate tuition
Topics covered during the “Preparing for Graduate School” session:
How is graduate school different from undergraduate study?
What will I say in a personal statement?
Who do I ask for a letter of recommendation?

Click here to sign up!

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

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.

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. 

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)

Paid, Part-Time PSYC 221 Post-Bac Support Position for Summer 2026!

The Department of Psychology has a part-time, paid position to support one Social Psychology
(PSYC 221 Terp Young Scholar) course section for the three week summer term which runs July 13th-31st. 

The position is a Contingent I contract for up to 10 hours per week for the three week summer session which runs July 13th-31st. 

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 remote zoom class meetings on Thursdays from 10:00 am-12:00 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.

PSYC354: Multicultural Psychology Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Position

Dr. Monica Cushnie is looking for two Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs) for Fall 2026! This is a great opportunity for anyone who is looking for a leadership position, is interested in graduate school or becoming a professor in the future, or who wants to get a behind the scenes look at how a course is developed and run.

 
UTAs may register for up to 3 credits of PSYC478 as compensation. If this will be your first UTA experience, you will be also be asked to register for 1 credit of TLTC333.

Responsibilities/Requirements:

-Must attend class one day per week (Monday or Wednesday from 10:00am-10:50am)
-Respond to student questions in-class, via the course email, and through online office hours
-Lead one guest lecture with UTA peers or individually

-Grade assignments
-Attend a weekly teaching team meeting with the instructor and other TAs

Qualifications: 

-Must have taken PSYC354 and earned a grade of A-, A, or A+
-Must be committed to creating and contributing to an environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

How To Apply:

If you are interested, please send an email to Dr. Monica Cushnie at msk0191@umd.edu with a short paragraph about what makes you interested in the position and your unofficial transcript. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

PSYC432: Counseling Psychology Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Position

Dr. Monica Cushnie is looking for two Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs) for the Fall 2026 semester. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is looking for a leadership position, is interested in graduate school or becoming a professor in the future, or who wants to get a behind the scenes look at how a course is developed and run.

 
UTAs may register for up to 3 credits of PSYC478 as compensation. If this is your first TA experience, you will also be asked to register for 1 credit of TLTC333.

Responsibilities/Requirements:

-Must attend class one day per week (Monday or Wednesday from 2:00pm-2:50pm)
-Respond to student questions in-class, via the course email, and through online office hours
-Lead one guest lecture with UTA peers or individually
-Grade assignments
-Attend a weekly teaching team meeting with the instructor and other TAs

Qualifications: 

-Must have taken PSYC432 and earned a grade of A-, A, or A+
-Must be committed to creating and contributing to an environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

How To Apply:

If you are interested, please send an email to Dr. Monica Cushnie at msk0191@umd.edu with a short paragraph about what makes you interested in the position and your unofficial transcript. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.