Graduate School & Career Development
Graduate School
Interested in graduate school? Not sure where to start? This page includes lots of helpful information and resources to assist you!
Graduate School Workshop
Drs. Hypatia Bolívar and Clarissa Richardson held a workshop in Fall 2025 about applying to graduate school.
Watch the most recent workshop
How do I Find Accredited Psychology Graduate Programs?
Below are some useful links to help you search for accredited psychology graduate programs.
- APA accredited psychology graduate programs
- CACREP accredited counseling graduate programs
- MPCAC accredited masters in psychology and counseling programs
- CSWE accredited social work graduate programs
- ABAI accredited behavior analysis graduate programs
- IAODAPCA Illinois accredited alcohol and other drug counselor training programs (pdf)
Other Useful Links & Resources
- GRE
- Free Kaplan GRE Test Prep
- Gathering Your Recommendation Letters
- Writing Your Personal Statement
- Graduate School Interviews
- Writing Your Resume/CV
Letter of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation are very important as you apply for graduate school and jobs.
Before you ask a faculty member to write a letter you should consider how well the faculty member knows you and in what capacity (e.g., class? research? Psychology Club?). It is advisable to ask the faculty member if they feel that they can write you a good letter.
When asking a faculty member for a recommendation, please complete the form below and give it to the faculty member so that the process goes as smoothly as possible.
- Letter of Recommendation Form (fillable pdf)
Students requesting letters of recommendation from faculty members must also sign a release form that allows faculty members to discuss the student’s academic performance in the recommendation. Please sign this form and give a copy of the signed form to the faculty member from whom you are asking for a letter of recommendation.
Career Development
The UIS Career Development Center offers walk-in hours and appointments to help out with all sorts of career related questions.
Job Search
Not sure what you want to do with your degree in psychology? Below are some helpful links for finding the right career for you.
Applying
Are you applying for a job? Check out these UIS Career Development Center resources!