See You @ Welcome To PSYC Day on Monday 9/14

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The UMD Department of Psychology 
Presents:

Welcome To PSYC Day
Monday, September 14, 2026
12 Noon-1:00 pm

Bioscience Research Building Colonnade (1st floor and basement)

FLYER

RSVP HERE

*Network with fellow PSYC Terps, staff, and professors
*Learn about PSYC clubs and research labs
*See everything that PSYC @ UMD has to offer!

Click HERE for a directory of programs and organizations you can engage with @ Welcome To PSYC Day!

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.

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)

Want to get ahead and learn two of the most popular models in psychology? Register for PSYC489K in Session 2!

PSYC 489K Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: 

Mediation, Moderation, and Conditional Process Analysis

prerequisite PSYC 300

Instructor: Dr. Jacob Coutts

Summer II

July 13-August 21, 2026

Register on TESTUDO

Fulfills a Theme 3 and 400 Level Non-Lab Requirement

Are you planning to go to graduate school or do 

research in the future? If so, you will need to learn about mediation and moderation analysis—the study of why and when effects exist, respectively. They are essential to your toolkit if you want to create a compelling scientific theory. In this class, you will grow in three domains:

R
Scared of R? An expert? Either way, you will improve your programming ability in a low-stakes environment. You will make cool visuals and analyze models using user-friendly packages.

Scientific reasoning
Discuss the challenges of establishing cause and effect in social science and how we can do better.

Data analysis
Learn to fit models to data and analyze the results in a range of topics including workplace discrimination, mental well-being, parenting practices, and more.

Whether you're interested in science or want to make it a career, this class will help you get ahead of the curve!

How To Land A Psychology Internship Workshop

How To Land A Psychology Internship Workshop
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
12:00 Noon-1:00 pm ET

Virtual/Zoom

Learn how to identify organizations of interest, get your foot in the door with potential internship agencies, and target your resume to clinical, research, and I/O psychology related internships. This workshop is ideal for undergraduate psychology majors seeking an internship or experiential learning opportunity for the upcoming Fall 2026 semester.

Register at this link: https://umd.joinhandshake.com/events/1962721/share_preview

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.

New Special Topics Course for Fall 2026: PSYC 489B Environmental Psychology and Human Behavior

PSYC 489B Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Environmental Psychology and Human Behavior

FALL 2026

MW 3:30 pm-4:45 pm

Instructor: Dr. Arianna Gard

Can fulfill both a PSYC Theme 3 and PSYC 400 Level Non-Lab requirement

Course Description: 

Are you interested in how our environment shapes how we think, feel, and act? Are you passionate about climate action? Take the new seminar course Environmental Psychology across Development with Dr. Gard! Through readings, student-led class projects, and discussion, you will learn about how psychologists play a central role in understanding how the world around us shapes who we are as people, communities, and society.

Register on TESTUDO.

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.

Keep those neurons firing this summer! Take an Online Summer PSYC Course to stay on track or get ahead with your degree!

2026 Psychology Summer Course Offerings

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Session 1: June 1 to July 10, 2026
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 200 Statistical Methods in Psychology
PSYC 221 Social Psychology  

PSYC 234 Living The Good Life: The Psychology of Happiness

PSYC 237 Psychology of Evil

PSYC 302 Fundamentals of Learning and Behavior

PSYC 334 Interpersonal Relationships June 1-18

PSYC 354 Multicultural Psychology in the U.S. 

PSYC 355 Developmental Psychology

PSYC 389 Experiential Learning June 1-August 21

PSYC 404 Introduction to Behavioral Pharmacology

PSYC 425 Psychology and The Law

PSYC 489W Advanced Special Topics in Psychology; Psychology of Men and Masculinity

Session 2: July 13 to August 21, 2026
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 202 Introduction to Neuroscience

PSYC 221 Social Psychology

PSYC 237 Psychology of Evil

PSYC 300 Research Methods

PSYC 310 Perception

PSYC 344 Health Psychology 

PSYC 353 Adult Psychopathology

PSYC 420 Experimental Psychology: Social Psychology Lab

PSYC 433 Basic Helping Skills: Research and Practice

PSYC 437 The Assessment and Treatment of Addictive Behaviors

PSYC 489K Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Mediation, Moderation, and Conditional Process Analysis 

Fall 2026 Undergraduate Teaching Assistants needed for PSYC 234 and PSYC 221!

Fall 2026 Undergraduate Teaching Assistants needed for PSYC 234 and PSYC 221!
Applications are currently being accepted for Fall 2026 UTAs for two courses with Instructor Dr. Abigail Nicolas: PSYC 234 (Psychology of Happiness) and PSYC 221 (Social Psychology).

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

Holding 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 221: Must be available on Fridays from 1 - 1:50 PM to assist in class discussions in BPS 1250. Must be comfortable with APA style / format.

** 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 Sunday, May 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.

Give your I/O PSYC Knowledge a boost this Fall with PSYC 489I: Psychology of Stress and Health in the Work Environment

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PSYC 489I Advanced Special Topics in Psychology; Psychology of Stress and Health in the Work
Environment

Fall 2026

TTH 9:30 am-10:45 am

Instructor: Dr. Cassandra Phetmisy, PhD 

fulfills a PSYC Theme 3 and a PSYC 400 Level Non-Lab Requirement

This course will be a deep dive into Occupational Health Psychology (OHP), or the study of how workplaces contribute to employee stress, health, and wellbeing. Some of the topics include mental and physical health outcomes (e.g., burnout, illness), nonstandard work schedules (e.g., overnight and shift workers), toxic workplaces (e.g., bullying, workaholism), and work recovery (i.e., after-work experiences we do to replenish ourselves). Students will develop a rich understanding of how workplaces contribute to the health and wellbeing of employees.

The course will be offered in Fall 2026 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30-10:45am in ESJ 1309. Students must be psychology majors to register.

Please reach out to Dr. Cassandra Phetmisy (phetmisy@umd.edu) if you have any questions!

Internship @ National Defense University

Internship at National Defense University

We are currently accepting applications at the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the

National Defense University, Washington, DC for summer 2026 semester. Interviews are ongoing starting with the first round April 6-9 for the selection of the summer internship and paper writing focus during the academic year.

Internship applications of highly motivated undergraduate (3.5+ GPA; with a goal of graduate
school) and interested graduate psychology students are being accepted. If accepted, students
will be members of the Leadership Fitness Lab and work with Dr. Stephen Bowles, Ph.D. on
various topics, including:

● Strength based Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, and Well-being focused topics
● Military Couples & Soldiers and/or Spouses Resilience, PTSD, and Social Support
● Leadership, Family, Social Support and Well-Being
● Emotional Intelligence, Personality, Well-Being, and Performance in Military Recruiters
● Non-Research areas of Internship: Mindfulness Course TA

Responsibilities include:
● Literature reviews, PowerPoint presentations, poster presentations, manuscript editing, and familiarity with APA writing style and possibly AMA writing style.
● Preparing publication submissions (strong writing skills and editing skills)
● Coordination of articles with co-authors and organization of community events
● Organizing literature reviews, manuscripts, and other relevant research material
● Database entry/management/data analysis (use or ability with SPSS, Qualtrics, Excel, social media)

Inviting guest speakers to present on topics related to psychology and other special topics

Hours preferred:
● Washington, DC area (32+ hours hybrid remote and in-person combination; with an option for semester credit)
● 1-5 hours per week during school year is a follow-on option. This can be flexible, depending upon class and work schedules. We are looking for someone with an interest in research, particularly in military-related psychology, but not necessarily exclusive to that topic. If you have questions about this unpaid internship, please reach out to Lucy Shreves at lms387@georgetown.edu. 

How To Apply:

If interested, please submit CV (Resume), Unofficial Transcript, Writing Sample (3-5 pages) APA Style, & Cover Letter documents to Dr. Stephen Bowles at stephen.bowles.ndu@gmail.com. Interviews will be conducted ASAP for the summer internship.

This experience is eligible for PSYC 389 Experiential Learning Credit https://psyc.umd.edu/undergraduate/earning-internship-credit

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.

Plan to attend the PSYC Multicultural Town Hall on Wed. 4/8

Multicultural Town Hall  

When and Where?

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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
5:00 pm-6:30 pm
1140 Biology-Psychology Building

Want to share your thoughts and discuss how we can improve diversity and inclusion in the Undergraduate PSYC program? Join PSYC students and faculty for dinner and discussion about diversity and inclusion. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their ideas for building a culture of greater inclusion and learn about the results of the multicultural survey. RSVP to attend the Department of Psychology's Multicultural Town Hall on Wednesday, April 8th from 5pm to 6:30pm in BPS1140. We look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP link: HERE.

Want to help set up, lead, and facilitate the event? Sign Up HERE!

Leaders needed for new student org: Conscious Living

Conscious Living is a new undergraduate student organization 

starting in Fall 2026. The mission is to
provide a space for students to develop better connections with themselves, others, and the world.

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/consciouslivingumd

 
We will explore psychological frameworks through lectures and workshops. Topics include attachment styles, inner child integration, and intimacy.

Conscious Living Leadership Responsibilities: 

-Attending and helping facilitate Fall 2026 club meetings.
-Managing specific operational duties related to the chosen role (e.g., managing finances, running social media accounts, organizing club events).
-Committing a consistent number of hours per week to club duties (varies based on roles: event coordinator, secretary, risk chair, etc.)

Qualifications/Requirements:

-Must be a current undergraduate student at UMD (open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, and other undergrads).
-Open to all majors and minors.
-Must possess a strong interest in psychology
-A willingness to engage openly with concepts of self-regulation, mental health, and community building.

Interested students should submit their application through the Conscious Living Leadership Application via Google Forms. Applicants will need to provide their UMD email, academic year, major/minor, and a link to their LinkedIn profile.

Students should be prepared to share their specific interests within the field of psychology, select their desired leadership position, and state their expected weekly time commitment.

Apply for a Conscious Living Leadership Position: Position: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEGGQ3e_cUBNF3XFcmlN17lig2ruLjGouCA3mQZzg2X_B6lA/viewform?pli=1

Apply to join the BSOS Dean's Student Advisory Council (DSAC)

BSOS Dean's Student Advisory Council (DSAC) 

Am I eligible to join DSAC?

To be eligible to join DSAC, the requirements are as follows:

Maintain above a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Be a declared Behavioral & Social Sciences (BSOS) major for at least one (1) semester
Applicants must have at least 15 UM credits
Be eligible to register for a 3-credit experiential learning and leadership course
Be available to meet on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:00 pm in the fall AND spring semester
Must be in good standing with the University

How do I apply?

Click here to fill out our online application!
Online applications open each spring for the following academic year.

After receipt of your application, we will conduct an interview with outgoing members of DSAC.
How long is a term on DSAC?DSAC is a one year commitment, with the option to reapply the following year.

Become a PSYC Tutor @ the Gossett Student-Athlete Center!

Become a PSYC tutor @ the 

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Gossett Student-Athlete Center!

Want to become a GSAC Tutor?

 •Help student-athletes understand course material
•Teach time management and study strategies
•Provide 1 one 1 & small group tutoring sessions
•Support Academic Accountability

If interested, please contact terptutor@umd.edu

PSYC Grad School Grub: The Basics of Planning for An Advanced Degree. BYO Lunch In-Person Event

Undergrad UMD PSYC Students only: 

Are you considering graduate school, but unsure how to start your planning?

PSYC Grad School Grub: The Basics of Planning for An Advanced Degree  

Thurs., April 9, 2026

12:30 pm-1:30 pm

1140B Biology-Psychology Bldg.

Registration Required: Register Here

UMD PSYC Sophomores and Juniors will benefit most from this event. Hosted by the Psychology Department and the BSOS Feller Center.

Attend this Bring Your Own Lunch In-Person Event that will feature tips to help you plan your next steps. We will share planning tools and resources, and three PSYC Alumni Career Influencers members will share their tips for selecting a graduate program and advice on gaining experience to test your interests.

UMD PSYC Sophomores and Juniors will benefit most from this event. Hosted by the Psychology Department and the BSOS Feller Center.
RSVP via Handshake (REQUIRED):  RSVP Here

Guest Speakers from the PSYC Alumni Career Influencers Network.

Jessi Collins, LCSW-C 2012 | Psychology Title: Psychotherapist / Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Company: Jessi Collins Therapy, LLC

Isabel Wilder 2022 | Psychology Title: Doctoral Student Company: Neuroscience and Cognitive Science (NACS) Program | University of Maryland, College Park

Zenab Abubakari  CBRE 2021  Psychology Title: Data Intelligence Research Analyst| Psychology B.S 2023 | I-O Psychology MPS  

Special Guest:

Dr. Cale Wright, Psy.D.,  Psychology Title: Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Feed Your Future @ The Psychology Career Exploration Event, Tonight, Tues. 3/3

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UMD Psychology Career Exploration Night  March 3, 2026 | 6 - 8 p.m. (drop in) | Stamp, Colony Ballroom
RSVP Here 

Connect with UMD alumni and organizations to learn about career path options related to human resources, ABA therapy, youth-based programs, advocacy, research, or business development at the Psychology Career Exploration Night.

Professionals and employers will share job and internship openings and/or tips for breaking into psychology-related fields. Business casual attire is requested. 

Open to all current UMD students.

Employers attending at a glance as of 2/25/26, read more
Active Minds

Ally Behavior Centers

American Psychological Association

Amigo Care ABA

The ARC of Prince George's County

Behavioral & Education Solutions, PC

Brighter Strides ABA

Capital Clubhouse Inc. 

CARE to Stop Violence

Career Human Resources Professional

Children's National Hospital Psychology and Neuropsychology
Cornerstone Montgomery, Inc.

ESF Camps

EveryMind

FAIR Girls

Helping Hands Family
Homeland Security Investigations
Ivymount
Jessi Collins Therapy, LLC

Jubilee Association of Maryland
Kennedy Krieger Institute

Latin American Youth Center

Mental Health Coalition

Metropolitan Behavioral Health Services

Montgomery County Public Schools
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Maryland

Playtime Project
Service Coordination Inc.

Sheppard Pratt

TerpsEXCEED @ University of Maryland College Park

Tidemark Intervention Services
The Treatment and Learning Centers

Hosted by the Department of Psychology, the BSOS Feller Center for Academic Advising & Career Planning, the Psi Chi Honors Society, the Undergraduate Psychology Association (UPA), and the Transfer Integration Program for Psychology Majors (TIPS).