For Psychology Students
Because college is hard enough, isn’t it?
Change in Student Dues: Co-Chairs’ Perspective
By David Van Engen Psy.D. & Amanda Janke M.A. Several years ago, MPA chose to change student dues from a substantial fee to none in order to encourage new membership. While this was successful (student membership quickly grew over 600), there was no system in place to effectively track these new memberships at an administrative…
Advice From a Clinical Psychologist and Neurodevelopmental Specialist
By Amanda Janke, M.A. Specialist Interview For those who may be considering specializing in child psychology, here is what Dr. Rachelle Hansen, co-chair of the Child Psychology division of the Minnesota Psychological Association had to say about being a Clinical Psychologist and Neurodevelopmental specialist. Her work consists of therapy, testing, supervising, creating curriculum, and teaching. …
What Can I do with a BA in Psychology?
David Van Engen, Psy.D. Nothing! Mwa ha ha ha! I’m joking, of course, but there was a time when it used to feel that way. There is a lot of work out there for new graduates and this blog entry will focus on psychology-based work opportunities. I remember as I approached graduation during my undergrad,…
Selecting a Doctoral Program: Ph.D. versus Psy.D.
David Van Engen, Psy.D.Student Perspective Article I recently sat on some informational panels for the Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP) at the University of St. Thomas. Among the usual questions regarding pathways to a doctoral degree, a couple questions recurred between groups:1) “What’s the difference between a Ph.D. and Psy.D.?” 2)”I’ve heard that a…
Spotting a Predatory Journal
By Amanda Janke Congratulations! You’ve worked hard on collecting the data and writing a manuscript about your research. Now what? Publishing your manuscript in a journal is often a long and hard process but can be rewarding. However, what happens when the publication process goes wrong? What happens if you fall prey to a predatory…
The MPA Student Division Stands with Ukraine
Two weeks ago, Russia launched an unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine which continues to contribute to the deaths of hundreds of civilians, displaced millions, and cruelly tears from these people their homes, families, and sovereign land. The MPA Student Division stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, their loved ones, and all those…
Standing in Solidarity with our Black Peers & Community Members
By Quincy Guinadi & David Van Engen Today marks the start of Derek Chauvin’s murder trial, one of the four police officers responsible for the unjustifiable killing of George Floyd. As we speak, the city of Minneapolis has responded in preparation to this trial by building barricades and increasing the presence of law enforcement. This…
Navigating the Collegiate Atmosphere as a First-Generation Student
By Linda Zheng & Dakota Leget As a first-generation college student, it’s easy to feel disadvantaged or overwhelmed going into and throughout your college career. If you compare yourself to your peers, you may feel “behind” – perhaps in terms of professional, academic, and financial resources. This is a common experience for first-generation students, especially…
New MPA opportunities!
The MPA Ethics Committee is looking to increase our student membership! Are you looking to increase your knowledge and gain experience regarding ethics consultation and build connections with other psychologists and students? If so, then please submit a brief statement about why you would like to be a part of the MPA Ethics Committee and submit it…
MPA SD Supports International Students
The Student Division of the Minnesota Psychological Association supports college students irrespective of their status as guests or residents in the United States. We find the recent policy announcements of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) and support from the White House to be capricious, arbitrary, and morally abhorrent. Unfortunately, this is only…
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