Roanoke College Psychology Department

Category: Opportunities

  • Ohio University’s Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates

    If you are looking for ways of gaining clinical research experience working with youth over the summer, considering applying to the  National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates at Ohio University.

    Through this 8-week program, students will gain experience by attending seminars, working with mentors on research projects, and building a set of skills and a portfolio that will stand out to graduate schools including an independent project focused on some aspect of treatment related to youth with SEB.

    Accepted students will be given a stipend of $4000, along with housing, meals, conference travel, and research incentives.

    Eligible students must have at least a 3.0 GPA in their undergraduate classes and must be a US Citizen or permanent resident. Applicants who have taken research methods will be more competitive, but this is not required. Finally, students from diverse or minority backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

    All applications must be submitted by February 23, 3018 at 5 pm.

    To learn more about the program and how to apply, click here or on the above image to go to the official website.

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  • UVA: Educational Psychology Program

    For students interested in learning how developmental processes relate to school learning and the community, as well as simply how science can be used to improve the lives of adolescents, the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia offers a graduate degree in Educational Psychology – Applied Developmental Science where students will be able to learn about their interests and apply to them to real world settings.

    The program is twelve-months long and includes a 6-credit, 200 hour internship experience and is housed through the Curry School of Education, which is ranked one of 2017 best graduate schools for education by the U.S. News. Students who pursue this program later work as educators, researchers, among other various fields.

    Students that are interested in the program should either click on the snapshot above to be taken directly to the site or click here. If you have any questions and want to talk directly with someone from the program, please feel free to contact Dr. Ellen Markowitz at em2ee@virginia.edu.

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  • In Summer… Here are Some Research Opportunities

    In the midst of winter as the cold seeps into our homes, we often tend to think of what we will be doing in the summer…

    For students interested in summer research opportunities (including paid experiences), winter is also a good time to start thinking about applying to these opportunities, as many summer research opportunities have a deadline in January or February.

    One notable exception to this is Roanoke College’s Summer Scholars program which has a deadline of March 15th.

    Below are some of the opportunities available to students from every major, with the link to the full list of research opportunities here.

    Examples from the Social Sciences and Humanities:

    • Leadership Alliance Mellon Initiative (many humanities and social science majors)
    • Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research
    • American Economics Association Summer Training Program
    • American Political Science Association
    • Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers

    Examples from the Sciences:

    • Research Experience for Undergraduates (REUs) – Includes the Sciences, Public Health, Psychology, and Anthropology
    • Pathways to Science
    • Department of Homeland Security
    • Commonwealth STEM Industry Internship Program
    • Student Conservation Association
    • National Institute on Drug Abuse
    • National Institute of Health (NIH) Summer Internship Program
    • AMGEN Scholars

  • Applications for the UVA Ed Psych Program

    Applications are now being accepted for the UVA Ed Psych Program at UVA’s  Curry School of Education, which is currently ranked one of the best grad schools in the country.  If interested, be sure to apply to the M.Ed. program by 2/1/18 or the Ph.D. program by 12/15/17, if applicable.

     

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  • Tennessee State University’s M.S. in Counseling Psychology

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    For students interested in pursuing a M.S. in Counseling Psychology, consider applying to Tennessee State University.

    The program offers offers two paths for students, with a non-thesis option for those who want a master’s level license as a clinician in the Tennessee area, or a thesis option for students considering future doctoral studies.

    In the latter course, students work with faculty to gain skills and experiences that appeal to competitive doctoral programs, including TSU’s APA-accredited Counseling Psychology program.

    Because TSU is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), they place a great emphasis on diversity and acceptance. Both students and professors work to support “… social change and advocacy through coursework, community service, practicum training, and outreach presentations and workshops delivered to community agencies that speak for underrepresented populations.”

    In addition to the brochure attached above, the program coordinator can be contacted at MScounseling@tnstate.edu and the program webpage can be found here.

    Applications to the M.S. in Counseling Psychology are currently open, with a deadline of the 1st of February, 2018.

     

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  • Summer Counselor Positions

    Florida International University Center for Children and Families 2017 Summer Treatment Program — Counselor Positions

    by Eduardo Merille
    by Eduardo Merille

    The Center for Children and Families at Florida International University announces Summer Treatment Program Counselor positions for 2017. The Summer Treatment Program (STP) provides services to children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Conduct Disorder, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, learning problems, and related behavior problems. The program provides treatment tailored to children’s individual behavioral and learning difficulties. Counselors will work in the STP-PreK, for children in preschool or entering Kindergarten, or the STP-E, for children ages 6-12 in elementary school. The Center for Children and Families is directed by William E. Pelham, Jr., Ph.D., who is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at Florida International University. Paulo Graziano, Ph.D., and Katie Hart, Ph.D., are the Program Directors for the STP-PreK, and Erika Coles, Ph.D., is the Program Director for the STP-E.

    The dates of employment for the Counselor position are Monday, June 5, 2017 through Saturday, August 12, 2017. Counselor hours of employment are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and on Saturday, August 12. In addition, Counselors continue to work with the children until 8:30 PM one evening each week while parents participate in weekly parent training groups.

    Counselors are paid a salary of $4,000 for the summer. In addition, current students may be able to arrange for academic course credit through their university departments.

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  • Scholarship Opportunities

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    The American Association of University Women currently has 3 scholarships, one that is $2000 and two that are $1500, that you can apply for!

    The scholarships are as follows:

    Non-traditional: women who are 21 years or older, and have not previously obtained a bachelor’s degree
    Norman & Myrtle Shifflett: women who are pursuing a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
    Dorothy Kayser Provine: women who are pursuing a career in the humanities

     

    Requirements:

    Two further requirements are that the student must reside Roanoke City, Salem City, Town of Vinton, Roanoke County, Botetourt County, or Craig County and must demonstrate financial need.  And to be competitive, it is recommend that the student have at least a 3.4 overall GPA (higher would be better!).

     

    For more information, refer to their websitehttps://roanokevalley-va.aauw.net/community/scholarships/  Applications are due to AAUW by March 11, 2016.

     

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  • EPA Conference Deadline!

    EPALogoThe submission deadline is November 15, 2015 5:00pm, EASTERN STANDARD TIME.

    The 2016 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association will take place at the Marriott Marquis in New York City Thursday March 3 – Saturday, March 5.

    For more info, go here: https://www.easternpsychological.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1

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  • SEPA Deadline!

    nola-logoSEPA is a regional psychological association affiliated with the American Psychological Association (APA). Dates & Location: March 30-April 2, 2016, at the Sheraton New Orleans.

    The deadline is Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern time!

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