Psychology Faculty-Undergraduate Student Mentoring & Careers
The Department of Psychology is pleased to offer faculty-undergraduate student mentoring to enhance collaboration between faculty and undergraduate students and provide guidance about career opportunities for future professionals in the field of psychology.
This page is designed to offer information and on-demand resources that meet the needs of undergraduate students as they transition to college and to their future career.
Engaging with these resources provides:
- Opportunities to get involved with the department and to collaborate with faculty, staff, and other students who can offer support and guidance.
- Ways to learn about directions for career pathways within psychology. You can learn more about the department’s undergraduate emphasis areas and direct connections to specific careers.
- Networking events and resources to assist with your course and career selection.
- An environment of personal growth where students are encouraged to develop key soft skills such as leadership, communication, and critical thinking, which are essential for both personal and professional success.
What’s the Difference between Academic Advising and Faculty Mentoring?
Together, professional advisors, faculty mentors, and many others at FHSU create a robust support network that addresses the full spectrum of student needs, from academic advising to career readiness, ensuring a well-rounded and fulfilling university experience.Mentoring Opportunities & Resources
There are a variety of mentoring and career resources available, such as on-demand videos, articles and website resources, information on group mentoring sessions, opportunities to meet with faculty, and ways to get involved in research and internships. Students are encouraged to engage with these resources in a way that best fits their needs.
Faculty-Mentor Resources
Explore Career Resources
Psychologists can contribute to societal well-being by conducting research, informing public policy, and advocating for mental health awareness and services. Employment of psychologists is projected to grow due to demand for psychological services in businesses, schools, hospitals, mental health centers, and social service agencies.
Psychology is a diverse field with many specializations, including clinical psychology, school psychology, organizational psychology, forensic psychology, sports psychology and more. This variety allows individuals to explore career opportunities that best fit their interests and strengths within this helping profession.
Psychology Department Resources
Psychology is a fascinating and rewarding field that explores the human mind and behavior. At FHSU, we offer high-quality, innovative and flexible programs that will prepare you for a variety of careers or further education in psychology.
In the fall of 2024, we launched a new undergraduate curriculum that offers students more flexibility with core and elective classes and allows students to select a content area of emphasis for career readiness upon graduation.