Psychology Opportunities

This page provides an overview of some of the resources and experiences offered to psychology majors including:


Research Opportunities

There are many research opportunities available to undergraduate students. Research can be conducted on a volunteer basis, or students can earn academic credit by registering for a course that includes an independent research component.

These courses provide students with valuable hands-on learning experiences that are quite different from those found in the typical classroom. In these courses, students typically read background literature in a specific area, learn methods and experimental techniques associated with that area, and assist in the collection, summary and analysis of data.

To receive academic credit for their research activities, students must be registered for PSYC 397, 493, 494 or 499. PSYC 397 is graded pass/fail only. Registration in these courses requires the permission of the professor supervising the research.

Students completing PSYC 397 may also be interested in continuing their studies in the form of an Honors Thesis (PSYC 499). Learn more


Internship Opportunities

Undergraduate students can take advantage of CDCI internship opportunities in the Binghamton area during the Fall or Spring terms, and potentially closer to home over the Summer.

In order for your internship to be applied towards your psychology major requirements, your CDCI internship must be at a location approved by the CDCI Office and the Psychology Department, and your responsibilities must be related to a division of psychology. Contact CDCI@binghamton.edu for approved locations. 

CDCI Internship credits can count towards your Section G Psychology requirements (8 credits of internship/research experience to substitute one 400-level seminar). 

You may take a paid or unpaid internship. Regardless of whether and how you are compensated, internships are a great experience, and we highly encourage you to take advantage of them during your time at Binghamton.

*Be advised that Binghamton University only allows students to earn 8 credits maximum on internships throughout the course of their undergraduate careers.

*Students who wish to participate in an internship and who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that they will be asked about their prior criminal history. This may impede your ability to participate in certain internships. Students who have concerns about such matters, or are looking for additional information, are advised to contact the dean's office of their intended academic program.

If you have any further questions about applying CDCI credit towards the Psychology Major, email psyadvis@binghamton.edu, or schedule a meeting with one of our advisors through B-Successful. 


Peer Advisor Positions

Help your fellow students in their academic journey by becoming a peer advisor for Psychology and Integrative Neuroscience Academic Advising!

Peer advisors typically work 8 to 10 hours per week, but may choose to work more or fewer hours depending on their schedule and financial aid award.

Responsibilities include:

  • Advising fellow Psyc/IN majors about courses and requirements
  • Helping students declare their major in Psychology or Integrative Neuroscience
  • Assisting with routine clerical tasks in the office

Teaching Assistantships

Teaching assistants (TA's) are undergraduate students who assist professors in select courses. They are chosen by the professor, usually at the end of the semester preceding the one in which the course is offered.

TA's are a great help not only to faculty, but to student peers as well. Because a TA's understanding of the material comes from the student perspective, they can often provide an especially useful perspective to fellow students, and may have suggestions and tips regarding study strategies or helpful ways of thinking about the material.

Responsibilities vary but generally include:

  • Student support (e.g., holding scheduled office hours or helping students work through problem sets and course readings)
  • Review sessions (e.g., leading or co-facilitating exam review workshops or study groups)
  • Laboratory demonstrations (e.g., running equipment, guiding students through experimental protocols)
  • Course administration (e.g., grading homework/quizzes, maintaining Canvas materials)
  • Other instructional tasks (e.g., preparing classroom handouts, proctoring exams, or coordinating guest lectures)

The Psi Chi International Honor Society

Psi Chi - The International Honor Society in Psychology - was founded in 1929 to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship and advance the science of psychology. Membership is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are making the study of psychology one of their major interests and who meet the minimum qualifications. Learn more


Academic Awards and Scholarships in Psychology

The Psychology Department offers several awards for Psychology and Integrative Neuroscience Majors. See our Undergraduate Awards Page for more information.