Through our hands-on curriculum, graduates of the APUG Program are able to bridge psychological theory, research, and practice to continue making positive, impactful change in our multicultural world.
The program prepares our students for graduate programs in psychology and psychology-related areas, as well as graduate programs in business and law. Our alumni are employed across various industries, including education, public health and public policy, entertainment and media, technology, and nonprofit and social service organizations.
Stay Connected
Steinhardt's alumni community connects you with resources, events, and opportunities with other Steinhardt graduates. NYU's alumni network provides graduates with information on alumni benefits, news, and programs, as well as on the diverse ways you can stay involved with the NYU community.
The NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development provides NYU alumni access to resources, opportunities, and support for all aspects of the career development and job-search process. Wasserman's alumni newsletter provides further information on alumni events, resources, and job postings. Alumni can subscribe to the eNewsletter through Handshake. Graduates of the APUG Program are encouraged to join the Department of Applied Psychology's LinkedIn Group.
Each semester, the Online Publication of Undergraduate Studies (OPUS) publishes the work of APUG students to showcase the dynamic ways our students engage in psychological research. For archived issues of OPUS, you may visit the OPUS website.
You are also encouraged to check out its edgier sister site, opusZINES, an online zine where students can share their creative work to further explore psychological theory and practice in our ever-growing multicultural world.
Alumni in Action
When Curiosity Becomes a Calling
When uncertainty set in, Tiffany Henze followed her curiosity. One class revealed a new path, showing how listening to what excites you can turn doubt into purpose and direction.
Transforming Setbacks into Growth
The rejection that felt like a dead end at the time ended up giving Madison Akles the space to become a more capable researcher and a more present daughter.