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Psychology SubfieldsThe science of psychology benefits society and enhances our lives. Psychologists examine the relationships between brain function and behavior and the environment and behavior, applying what they learn to illuminate our understanding and improve the world around us.
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Get your career started by networking with these organizations!
Each organization below has membership opportunities to help you move forward in your career, exclusive career job boards, and tips and tricks for your education and landing your first job. The American Psychological Association can help you with figuring out more information on careers, categories of study in psychology, and amazing blog topics like this one here!
"Transitioning from academia to industry: Strategies for a successful career shift" This presentation provides a step-by-step process to help you make better career change decisions and you’ll have a generous list of resources to help you chart your course.
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As a general rule when applying for jobs be mindful about fraudulent postings and only apply to jobs through official organization/ institution/ company websites. See Mason career tips: https://careers.gmu.edu/students/find-job-or-internship
"Transitioning from academia to industry: Strategies for a successful career shift" This presentation provides a step-by-step process to help you make better career change decisions and you’ll have a generous list of resources to help you chart your course.
Check out more in their accordion below!
As a general rule when applying for jobs be mindful about fraudulent postings and only apply to jobs through official organization/ institution/ company websites. See Mason career tips: https://careers.gmu.edu/students/find-job-or-internship
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The American Psychological Association
APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 122,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students as its members.
Their mission is to promote the advancement, communication, and application of psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives. We do this by:
- Utilizing psychology to make a positive impact on critical societal issues.
- Elevating the public’s understanding of, regard for, and use of psychology.
- Preparing the discipline and profession of psychology for the future.
- Strengthening APA’s standing as an authoritative voice for psychology.
the Association of Black Psychologists
The Association of Black Psychologists was founded in San Francisco in 1968 by a number of Black Psychologists from across the country. They united to actively address the serious problems facing Black Psychologists and the larger Black community. Guided by the principle of self determination, these psychologists set about building an institution through which they could address the long neglected needs of Black professionals. Their goal was to have a positive impact upon the mental health of the national Black community by means of planning, programs, services, training, and advocacy. Their objectives were:
The Association of Black Psychologists has grown from a handful of concerned professionals into an independent, autonomous organization of over 1,400 members.
Membership information can be found below and in brief here is a idea of the cost for undergraduate and graduate students from their website:
- To organize their skills and abilities to influence necessary change, and
- To address themselves to significant social problems affecting the Black community and other segments of the population whose needs society has not fulfilled.
The Association of Black Psychologists has grown from a handful of concerned professionals into an independent, autonomous organization of over 1,400 members.
Membership information can be found below and in brief here is a idea of the cost for undergraduate and graduate students from their website:
- GRADUATE STUDENT - Individuals who are currently enrolled at the graduate level (Master's or Doctorate) in the area of Psychology (Not eligible for Psychologist Listing Referral Program). $75.00 annually.
- UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT - Individuals who are currently enrolled at the undergraduate level in the area of Psychology (Not eligible for Psychologist Listing Referral Program). $55.00 annually.
National LatinX Psychological Association
Their mission is to create a supportive professional community that advances psychological education and training, science, practice, and organizational change to enhance the health, mental health, and well-being of Hispanic/Latinx populations.
Their Objectives are:
Brief membership information:
NLPA does not restrict membership to anyone, everyone is welcome to join (you do not need to be of Latinx heritage to join).We encourage professionals to invite fellow colleagues, students, undergraduates and graduates to join NLPA. Memberships are offered on a yearly basis so it is pertinent to renew your membership for your organization or a personal membership to continue receiving the many benefits offered by NLPA.
Membership Benefits:
Early Career Professionals/ Professionals
Individuals just starting their professional life within ten years of graduating from a graduate or undergraduate program may apply for the Early Career Professional NLPA membership. Ten years after graduating from an undergraduate/graduate institution, the individual must apply for the Professional NLPA membership.
Professional: $95
Early Career Professionals: $75
Students
Individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate institution may apply for the NLPA student membership and any enrolled in a graduate program may apply for the NLPA Graduate student membership.
Student: $30 (undergraduate) or $50 (graduate)
Lifetime Member
Members have the potential benefit of paying one standard price for a lifetime of NLPA’s many benefits.
Lifetime Member: $800
Their Objectives are:
- Generate, promote, and advance Latinx Psychology in the United States and globally;
- Cultivate relevant and effective psychological science, practice, education, and training in order to build knowledge, foster research, and/or promote culturally competent delivery of services;
- Promote and encourage the efforts of professionals that have demonstrated a sustained commitment and dedication to Latinx Psychology through exceptional research, practice, and/or education and training efforts that have contributed to the discipline/field and/or to the health and well-being of Hispanic/Latinx communities/populations;
- Encourage the educational and professional advancement of Latinx psychologists and students by identifying and reporting on research, education, and training programs that effectively prepare Latinx psychologists and facilitate cooperation among them;
- Cultivate and promote open communication with members and leaders of Latinx communities, organizations, institutions, and society at large for our mutual education and understanding;
- Promote awareness and understanding of issues and concerns that Latinx psychologists, students, and/or mental health professionals might have related to their personal, educational and/or professional experiences;
- Encourage and assist in the advancement of psychological science, knowledge, research, practice, education, service, and training that educates, informs, and influences public knowledge and awareness of Latinx Psychology, as well as public/institutional policy-makers that may be relevant to and/or affects Latinas/os at the national, regional, state, and local levels.
Brief membership information:
NLPA does not restrict membership to anyone, everyone is welcome to join (you do not need to be of Latinx heritage to join).We encourage professionals to invite fellow colleagues, students, undergraduates and graduates to join NLPA. Memberships are offered on a yearly basis so it is pertinent to renew your membership for your organization or a personal membership to continue receiving the many benefits offered by NLPA.
Membership Benefits:
- Receive the NLPA Newsletter
- Access to NLPA Electronic Communication List
- Special member prices for conference and job postings
- Voting privileges
- Networking opportunities
- Opportunity for advocacy and mentorship in Latino psychology
- Journal of Latinx Psychology (Published Quarterly)
- And much more!
Early Career Professionals/ Professionals
Individuals just starting their professional life within ten years of graduating from a graduate or undergraduate program may apply for the Early Career Professional NLPA membership. Ten years after graduating from an undergraduate/graduate institution, the individual must apply for the Professional NLPA membership.
Professional: $95
Early Career Professionals: $75
Students
Individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate institution may apply for the NLPA student membership and any enrolled in a graduate program may apply for the NLPA Graduate student membership.
Student: $30 (undergraduate) or $50 (graduate)
Lifetime Member
Members have the potential benefit of paying one standard price for a lifetime of NLPA’s many benefits.
Lifetime Member: $800
Society of Indian Psychologists - Native American and Alaska Natives
The Society of Indian Psychologists is an organization for Native American Indigenous people (American Indian and Alaska Native) who advocate for the mental well-being of Native peoples by increasing the knowledge and awareness of issues impacting Native Mental Health.
The mission of the Society of Indian Psychologists is to provide an organization for Native American indigenous people to advocate for the mental well-being of Native peoples by increasing the knowledge and awareness of issues impacting Native mental health.
Their main goal is to come together as Native psychologists who work in support of professionals, researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate students. As a community, they share ideas, disseminate knowledge and new information relevant to Native People. United by a common core of values, they seek to be a resource for their respective communities by increasing the knowledge and awareness of issues impacting Native mental health.
The American Arab, Middle Eastern, and North African Psychological Association (AMENA-Psy) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation dedicated to the development of Arab/MENA psychologists and psychological research and interventions in North America. The organization welcomes anyone interested in American Arab/MENA psychological issues. The word “amena” comes from the Arabic root a-ma-na which relates to honesty, fairness, faithfulness, safety, and peace. We strive to carry those values in our organization’s work.
Their mission is about building a supportive network to enhance the professional development of the American Arab/MENA psychological workforce, as well as to promote the wellbeing of Arab/MENA communities in North America through research, education, advocacy, and the advancement of ethical practice.
Mason Networking Links
- LinkedIn: George Mason University Alumni Association (Official)
- CareerShift-Link Here
The CareerShift search tool allows you to search for in-depth information about jobs and employers (including contact information), and offers resume and cover letter tools. CareerShift also helps you organize your job search efforts!- CareerShift for alumni can be accessed two ways:
- gmu.careershift.com requires a gmu.edu email address
- gmualumni.careershift.com does not require a gmu.edu email address
- Note: When you log in for the first time, you can view a tutorial video on your Dashboard.
- CareerShift for alumni can be accessed two ways:
- Handshake- Link Here
Handshake is Mason's exclusive internship, job database, and interview scheduler. It connects students with employer for on-campus/federal work-study/part-time jobs/internships, and even full-time opportunities. Alumni can also join this network to connect with current students and fellow alumni to assist them in their career progression. - JobScan - Link Here
Jobscan provides an instant analysis of how well your resume matches a particular job description and helps you rewrite an optimized resume to get past the initial screen of employer Applicant Tracking Systems. Use this tool to tailor your resume for better job search results. - Gaining Relevant Experience - To increase your marketability, you will need to gain experience while you are pursuing your graduate degree. Employers outside of the academy will value the experience you get through your coursework and will also prefer 6-12 months of related experience in the industry or career field.
Other Professional organizations for job hunting
American Association for Marriage and Family TherapyWhat is Marriage and Family Therapy? A family's patterns of behavior influences the individual and therefore may need to be a part of the treatment plan. In marriage and family therapy, the unit of treatment isn't just the person - even if only a single person is interviewed - it is the set of relationships in which the person is embedded. Marriage and family therapy is:
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American Board of Forensic PsychologyWhat is Forensic Psychology? Forensic Psychology is the application of the science and profession of psychology to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. The word “forensic” comes from the Latin word “forensis,” meaning “of the forum,” where the law courts of ancient Rome were held. Today forensic refers to the application of scientific principles and practices to the adversary process where scientists with specialized knowledge play a role. The practice of forensic psychology refers to the application of scientific, technical, or specialized knowledge of psychology to inform matters of law within the judicial system, legislative bodies, and administrative agencies. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting psychological evaluations, treatment, or research in anticipation of future legal, contractual, or administrative proceedings; offering expert psychological opinions in the form of testimony or amicus briefs; and, trial consultation. |
Association for Psychological ScienceAPS is the global scientific home of more than 25,000 leading psychological science researchers, practitioners, teachers, and students across all continents. We are dedicated to advancing scientific psychology across disciplinary and geographic borders and committed to:
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Society for industrial and Organizational PsychologyIndustrial-organizational (I-O) psychology is the scientific study of the workplace. The knowledge base and scientific methods of psychology are applied to issues of critical relevance to business. I-O psychologists use science to make organizations and the people who work in them more effective through workforce planning, talent management, training, leader development, job attitudes and motivation, work team dynamics, DEI, and organizational change and development.
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