Comprehensive Resource Package for Applying to Graduate School
This folder contains a variety of resources and commonly asked questions concerning subjects such as counselling psychology, finding volunteering and research-related opportunities, whether or not to take the GRE, sample interview questions, sample letters to professors, personal statement templates, CV materials, and other helpful resources.
The BrainCore Podcast
Tolu Faromika (PhD student in Clinical Psychology), along with special guests, takes students and the general public to the core of new Psychology and Neuroscience research in this educative podcast. What can you do with Psychology? Do you ever wonder if you can mix interests? Psychology and Video Games? Neuroscience and Technology? Every 2 months, we'll shine the light on a subfield/intersection involving both topics! Each episode introduces you to something you perhaps never thought was possible!
Link to Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrainCorePodcast
Comprehensive Spreadsheet: Is the GRE Still Required for Psychology Graduate Programs?
This spreadsheet outlines the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) requirements for psychology graduate programs in Canada based on the 2024-2025 admissions cycle. Most programs no longer require the GRE, though some still require it or list it as optional. Be sure to verify the current requirements for each program individually.
Psychology Major Maps
York University's Psychology Major Maps site is your go-to guide for clear guidance on program requirements, course planning, and how to connect with academic and personal supports available at the university. You can also discover a wide range of career options (e.g., mental health, education, business, research) and learn what steps you can take now to prepare for the future. This tool was developed by psychology professor Dr. Jodi Martin and her team of students and alumni. It is student-centric and based on feedback received from students.
Here’s what you’ll find on the site:
- Year-by-year breakdown of academic requirements
- Details about program options to customize your degree
- Tips and tools to support your career exploration throughout your degree
- Real examples of careers Psychology alumni have pursued after graduation
- A central site to find all the York supports and resources available to students
Undergraduate Research at York
- Information on Undergraduate Research at York
- List of Psychology Research Labs at York University
- Experiences to Support Diversity and Inclusion (REDI): REDI is an experiential learning opportunity geared toward students with little to no prior lab experience, and thus involves observation/shadowing more experienced researchers, mentorship from lab members, and reflection. Priority is given to students from underrepresented groups that have historically faced the most significant barriers to accessing research opportunities. This program helps to prepare students for more involved research opportunities in their upper years.
Navigating York's Psychology Undergraduate Program
- Calumet & Stong Peer Tutoring for Psychology Courses
- Calumet & Stong Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
- Degree Requirements by Program
- Department of Psychology Certificate Programs
- Department of Psychology Concentrations
- York Undergraduate Psychology Student Association
Career-Related Resources
- Marky Lloyd's Careers in Psychology Page
- The Canadian Handbook for Careers in Psychological Science
- The Trauma & Mental Health Report
- CV Template
- Planning a Career in Psychology - A Canadian Perspective
Applying to Graduate School in Psychology
- How to Pick a Graduate Advisor - article published in Neuron
- Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) - Fact Sheet on Applying to Canadian Graduate Schools
- CPA List of Psychology Departments Across Canada
- American Psychological Association - Search for Accredited Programs in Clinical, Counselling, and School Psychology
- Tips on Tri-Council Graduate Scholarships
Underrepresented Students in Graduate School
- DISSECT Marginalized Graduate Student Survival Kit
- Academic Aunties: A podcast dedicated to helping traditionally marginalized groups navigate academia
- Black Students in Psychology (BSIP)
Interested in Clinical Psychology?
- Canadian Psychological Association - Student Resources
- Canadian Psychological Association - Sections
- List of CPA Accredited Programs
- List of Clinical Psychology Programs in Canada
- Mitch's Guide to Graduate School in Clinical Psychology
- UPSA's Webinar on Counselling vs Clinical Psychology Psychology
- York University Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology
- York University Graduate Program in Clinical Developmental Psychology
Resources for Writing
- APA Style 7th Edition
- OWL Purdue on APA 7th edition formatting
- Student Papers & Academic Research Kit
Academic Advising
- Psychology Program Academic Advising
- Faculty of Health Academic Advising
- Faculty of Health Academic Advising - Contacts
- York Student Advising