General Resources

Clinical Psychology Grad School

Northeastern does not have a Clinical Psychology PhD program, which means none of the GSMP graduate members can speak directly to a PhD experience in clinical psychology. However, there are a number of resources at Northeastern and online for anyone interest in pursuing a clinical psychology degree.

• Dr. William Sharp, an Associate Teaching Professor at Northeastern, is a trained and practicing clinical psychologist. He is happy to chat with anyone interested in clinical psychology. His contact information is listed on Northeastern's Department of Psychology website.

• It is important to apply to accredited programs because they ensure high-quality and science-centered education and training in clinical psychology. Here is a list of accredited programs for Master's and Doctoral degrees.

• Widely used and valued advice on clinical psychology programs and the clinical psychology application process: Mitch Prinstein’s Uncensored Advice for Applying Grad School 

• Clinical psychology program book: Insider’s Guide to Clinical Programs in Psychology

• CUDCP Guide to Getting In: Clinical Psych Grad School Resources

• Northeastern does offer a Counseling Psychology PhD. Though not the same as a Clinical Psychology PhD, graduate students in that program could offer insight into graduate school in a clinical setting. Reaching out to current students in the Counseling program could better inform your decisions pertaining to graduate school and improve your applications. The Counseling Psychology PhD requres a master's degree for admission consideration. 

Counseling Psychology Grad School

• List of Master's in Counseling programs in Massachusetts and Rhode Island updated January 2024.

DEI Resources

• Northeastern University's Psychology for Equity & Inclusion, or PIE, is a committee aimed at fostering a more inclusive and connected community of psychology scholars at Northeastern. Visit the PIE website for a repository of resources on EDJ topics, department news and events, and their DEI mission and action plan.

• NextGen Psych Scholars Program assists underrepresented students applying to graduate school in psychology through mentorship, events, and online resources. This program focuses on personal guidance, feedback on application materials, and unveiling hidden curriculum.

• Cientifíco Latino aims to help students at all stages of their career in STEM. Visit their website to see what resources can help you get involved in research during your time as an undergraduate, apply to graduate school, and beyond.

• Psychin' Out offers graduate application help, many resources for applying, and advice for getting published before graduate school. Follow them on Twitter for updates.

• Want to get a glimpse of psychology graduate school as a student of color and what resources are at your disposal? Check out APA's Resources Guide for Psychology Graduate Students of Color

• Want help with your graduate school application as a woman of color? See here to sign up for some workshops and find other resources.

• APA has a Minority Fellowship Program for ethnic minority students that offers financial support, professional development, and professional and personal guidance. For more information or to apply, click here.

• There are many ethnic psychological associations open to students. For example,. the Association of Black Psychologists, Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science, and many more (see here for a list). Become a member, enroll in a program, or search through their resources!

• Ford Foundation Fellowships aim to increase diversity in higher education by financially supporting students during graduate school.

• Some universities offer diversifying psychology weekends, where they invite prospective students from marginalized backgrounds to learn more about graduate school and about that particular university's program. Here are examples of schools with diversity recruitment weekends:

  • University of Michigan

  • University of Iowa

  • University of Virginia

  • University of North Carolina

  • Stanford University

General Tips

• Writing a cover letter for a research co-op or post-graduate job like a post-bacc? Here are some resources to help you write your letter:

  • APA's tips on writing a cover letter

  • NU's Employer Engagement and Career Design Cover Letter page

  • UNC's guide to writing a cover letter

• International students face their own challenges while in graduate school. Here is some advice for international students as well as a guide that offers a glimpse at aspects of graduate school you may have to navigate as an international student.