The History of Psychology

   The History of Psychology Archives hosted by Muskingum College
       (contains a nice collection if Biographies)

    Today in the History of Psychology (Notable events, by date)

   APA Division 26 (The Society for the History of Psychology) for people interested in the History of Psychology
 
 

Professional Psychology Organizations

    The American Psychological Association (APA)
         APA is the oldest and largest organization of professional psychologists.
The APA sponsors and disseminates information on psychological research and practices
and also is an active lobbiest for mental health and behavioral science issues.  In addition,
APA publishes many of the most important research journals in Psychology.
APA Members often belong to one or more of APA's Divisions, smaller groups interested
in specific topics (e.g., personality and social psychology, group psychology, teaching of
psychology, social issues, etc.).  The APA Website offers many articles and informational
pamphlets of interest to students.

    The Association for Psychological Science (APS)
           APS is a newer organization, it serves primarily academic, scientific, and non-clinical
psychologists.  The APS Mission is to "Promote, protect, and advance the interests of
scientifically oriented psychology in research, application, and the improvement of human
welfare."  The APS "Psychology Links" page is very comprehensive.

    Local and regional groups are the Minnesota Psychological Association and the
     Midwestern Psychological Association

   Your instructor's personal favorite is the Social Psychology Network
 
 

Careers in Psychology

    The starting point for learning about careers is the APA brochure

    APA has a page for undergraduate students and a career resource center
    (also see this student page)

    APS maintains a page for undergraduate students

    The Psych Web  has a number of great articles on careers, advising, APA style, etc.

    Psychology Central has great information too

    Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology (Metro State has a Chapter) 

    AcademicInfo.net -- The Psychology page from this "online education resource center with extensive subject guides"