If you want to apply psychology to the design of equipment:

Find programs in engineering psychology or human factors psychology. These programs require at least three years of training beyond the Bachelor's degree.

Obtain catalogs and other materials that will help you identify the undergraduate course work needed to make you an attractive candidate for selection by the graduate programs of your choice.

Discuss your plans with your faculty advisor.

Join the American Psychological Association, the American Psychological Society, and/or your regional psychological association as a student member. Attend a convention, if possible.

Get to know other psychology majors and the professors in your psychology department. Join the psychology club or psychology honorary society in your psychology department. Look for announcements of psychology activities to which students are invited. Attend as many as you can.

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