Resources and Opportunities

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Become a peer advisor

All Peer Advisers are enrolled PSY 680 Peer Advising for 3 units. Enrollment is through an application process and determined by the instructor. Applications for PSY 680 are reviewed during the course registration session of the prior semester (e.g., submit application in Spring to be a Peer Adviser in the Fall). Please contact Professor Kevin Eschleman (kesch@sfsu.edu) for an application.

As a Peer Adviser, you will:

• Gain experience in advising, coaching, and student support.
• Build skills in communication, active listening, and career development.
• Work on projects, resources, and events that support other students.

Enrollment Eligibility:

• Be a junior or senior psychology major.
• Successful completion of PSY303.
• Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Have at least 12 units in the major completed.
• Be conscientious about keeping appointments.

Attend Distinguished Speaker Series

For decades, the Psychology Department at San Francisco State University has brought some of the most influential voices in psychology to campus.

Our Distinguished Speaker Series is more than a set of talks. It is an opportunity for students to engage directly with scholars whose work is shaping how we understand the mind, behavior, and society. These visits give students a sense of what research looks like at the highest level and, for many, help define what their own future in psychology could be.

It is not uncommon for a single talk to shift a student’s trajectory. Hearing a leading scientist discuss their work, their path, and their questions can open up possibilities that students had not previously considered.

Recent Distinguished Speakers

• Silvia Bunge (upcoming)
• Brian Knutson (Spring 2026)

Distinguished Speaker Archive

This archive reflects the breadth of scholars who have visited SFSU Psychology.

Alumni career panel

The Alumni Career Panel is hosted by the SF State Psychology Department and is a great opportunity to learn about career options available for Psychology majors. Events are held during Fall and Spring semesters and all are welcome to join. Attendees will observe a live informational interview with SF State Alumni and have an opportunity to ask questions about their career journey.

All events are held via Zoom Webinars. No need to dress-up or worry about your Zoom background because only the host and alumni speakers will have video/audio enabled. The audience can enjoy the show and ask questions via the text chat feature. 

Watch prior events:

1. Marriage Family Therapists & Organizational Consultant
2. Behavioral Analyst & Research Coordinator
3. Legal Psychology & Behavioral Technician 
4. Human Resource Generalist & User Experience Researcher
5. Marriage Family Therapist, Marketing Analyst, & User Experience Researcher
6. School Counselor & Consumer Neuroscience
7. Industrial Organizational Psychologist / Recruiter
8. Marriage Family Therapists & Mental Health Clinician
9. Marriage Family Therapist & Clinical Counselor
10. Clinical Social Worker, Organizational Consultant, & School Psychologist