The department spearheads a variety of unique initiatives and outreach activities that promote growth and change through various initiatives.
Affordability
Department Scholarships
Student scholarships honor Applied Psychology students who have achieved distinction in various areas of psychological research, practice, or dedication to the department. All students are invited and encouraged to submit applications for all applicable scholarships and awards.
Please view the scholarship application site for the most up-to-date information about current scholarship and award opportunities.
Diversity
QUEST Program
The Applied Psychology QUEST Program seeks to increase the opportunities for underrepresented minorities to get into doctoral degree programs in applied psychology by providing an 8-summer research intensive. Students will receive research mentorship and workshops about graduate school admissions.
Social Justice Programming
- Movies for Mental Health
- Social Activism Series
- Creative Arts & Therapy Panel
- Collaborations with NYU Center for Multicultural and Education Programs
Professional Development
We encourage all students to consider the activities listed below as an integral part of your professional socialization. These activities will get your work known and help you to begin to establish important network ties. All of these can be critical to your future marketability and job success.
Psych Café
Psych Café provides students with an opportunity for learning and sharing about your exciting work and engaging in informal dialogue with peers and faculty.
Student Leadership Opportunities
Show your dedication and service to the Department of Applied Psychology by becoming a student leader. Below are a number of ways students from all levels to get involved.
Undergraduate
- APUG Club
- Inside Scoop!
- OPUS
- OL/Peer Mentors
Master's
- HDSI Grad Society
- SCA
Doctoral
- Department Writing Group
- APA Student Ambassadors (Multiple divisions)
- Program Service Committees
- Student Advisory Committees
- Colloquium Committees
- Course Assistants
- QUEST Mentors
- APUG Research Conference Mentors