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What is the Psyched to Work! job shadow program?
In the P2W! program, MSU Denver Psychology majors and Human Development and Family Studies majors spend a day at a local workplace. Students follow professionals during the workday to learn first-hand what their job and workplace environment is really like. Students complete a comprehensive non-credit earning course, spanning the academic year, which includes over 20 professional development activities. The activities included LinkedIn Learning certificates, discussions with peers, and assignments on topics such as networking, giving an elevator pitch, and resume writing. By participating in P2W! students will learn about professionalism in the workplace, write a polished resume, network and build connections with professionals, build a LinkedIn page, and have the opportunity to build community and make friends with fellow P2W! students.
Why participate?
Explore psychology-related careers. Make valuable professional contacts. Discover the skills you’ll need to be a competitive job applicant. Make connections between classroom learning and the workplace. Receive guidance from professionals about your career path.
Is P2W! just a one-time job shadow experience?
NO! There is much more involved. Throughout the academic year, you will complete a series of professional development assignments online via the P2W! CANVAS platform. You will learn about professionalism, the best ways to network and introduce yourself, how to use LinkedIn, and you will update your resume.
I’ve already participated in a previous year, can I do it again?
Yes! You can join the Super Psyched to Work program! In SP2W! you will complete different CANVAS assignments and be given different job shadow opportunities.
When?
Shadowing experiences will occur in the 2026 spring semester, but you’ll be working on Canvas assignments throughout the academic year.
Earn the new P2W! Badge!
The Psyched to Work! badge is a digital credential you can proudly display on your LinkedIn profile, resume, or portfolio to signal to employers and grad schools that you are career ready. It represents real-world skills and hands-on experience, earned through P2W!
I’m Psyched to Work! What’s next?
Submit your application (including your current resume and the career exploration assignment) no later than September 17th, 2025. To apply, scan the QR code or follow this link
Application Process
- To apply for job shadow program, students must complete an online application. The application process includes uploading a current resume, upload a resume review using the an online system and completing a brief career exploration assignment. The instructions for all of these tasks are in the application.
Need help with your resume?
- Visit MSU Denver’s CareerLab (Room AD 270, phone: (303) 615-1133)
- Explore resources
Students accepted to the P2W! program will be expected to:
- Complete a series of professional development assignments online via the P2W! CANVAS platform.
- Attend one face-to-face mandatory orientation session.
- During the orientation session, students will receive contact information for their host organization.
- The mandatory orientation session dates will be announced ASAP and will occur in the Spring 2026 semester.
Have Questions? Contact [email protected]
Testimonials
Students’ Experience
“I learned not only about new career opportunities that I did not previously know existed, but also about the various educational pathways by which to land in such a career field. I feel like I learned a lot about myself and my professional skills during this experience as well. This experience gave me more confidence in my decision to pursue my career, which was encouraging.”
“I learned that organization, collaboration, and time management skills that I currently have can easily be applied/transferred to other professions like this one.”
Host Sites’ Experience
“The Psyched to Work! students conducted themselves professionally throughout the experience (arrived on time, dressed appropriately, engaged, etc.) and had a genuine interest in our organization and this field of work.”
“The student was professional and asked relevant questions pertaining to a shadowing role. She was prepared to inquire about different opportunities to work in the mental health field and shared some common myths and attitudes about getting a job with a bachelor’s degree. She was personable and honest in her presence, she will make a wonderful helper in whatever role she seeks in the future.”