Applications now open: 2022 Virtual Diversity in Psychology Program

The Department of Educational Psychology and Institute of Child Development are pleased to support the 6th Annual Diversity in Psychology Program at the University of Minnesota (UMN), which will take place virtually November 4, 2022.

The program is sponsored by the UMN Department of Psychology and the College of Liberal Arts with support from ICD and the Department of Educational Psychology in the College of Education and Human Development.

The Diversity in Psychology Program is designed for individuals who are historically underrepresented in psychology graduate programs and who are interested in earning their PhD in psychology, developmental psychology, and educational/school psychology at the University of Minnesota.

As a participant in the program, you will learn, through formal and informal experiences, how to construct a successful graduate school application. You’ll also have the opportunity to get a sense of the graduate school experience in our departments.

If you are interested in applying for the Diversity in Psychology Program (or know someone who might be), please visit: z.umn.edu/PsychDiversityProg.

Applicants must provide the following information and materials by Wednesday, August 31 (5 p.m., CST):

  • A completed online application form at z.umn.edu/PsychDiversityProgApp As part of the application, you will need to upload the following documents as a PDF:
  • A narrative statement describing your interests, background in psychology, and educational/career objectives.
  • Copy of undergraduate transcript (an unofficial copy will suffice).
  • Curriculum vitae or résumé.

Please share this announcement with those who might be interested, and distribute it widely, to help get the word out about the 2022 Diversity in Psychology Program Virtual Event!

Direct any questions about the Diversity in Psychology Program to psyapply@umn.edu.

Sponsored by the Department of Psychology and College of Liberal Arts, in collaboration with the Institute of Child Development and the Department of Educational Psychology.