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Getting the Most from Your Psychology Major
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Psychology Student Organizations
Psychology Club Open to all students interested in Psychology Informational & social events, speakers Spring research project Advisor: Dr. McKay
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Psychology Student Organizations
Psychology Students Interested in Community Outreach (PSICO) Open to all students interested in community service Raise money to sponsor families during the holidays Advisor: Dr. DiPirro
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Psychology Student Organizations
Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology Eligibility standards: High GPAs, credit hours Informational, volunteer, & social events Advisors: Dr. Foraker and Dr. Kamper-DeMarco
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Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Open to all students interested in Human Resources Informational and social opportunities Advisor: Dr. Delprino
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Individualized Experiences
First-hand experience in research or applied settings Benefits Learn what psychology is really like Gain valuable experience for jobs or graduate school Get to know faculty members Have fun!
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Research Opportunities – Non-Credit
Psychology Club Research Team Research assistant with a professor Participant in Psychology studies
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Research Opportunities for Academic Credit
Independent Study (PSY 495) Conduct research with a faculty member One semester Honors Thesis (PSY 496 & 498) Conduct more in-depth research with a faculty committee Senior year, GPA requirements
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Applied Experiences Volunteer-Service Learning
Courses with hour community service requirement Field Internship (PSY 488) Work 150 hours (12 hours / week) in community setting + weekly class Junior or senior year, GPA requirements Teaching Internship (PSY 488) Assist a faculty member with a class (e.g., lead review sessions)
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Adding a Minor In-depth knowledge in a second area
Additional credential Generally 18 credits (6 classes) See list: and discuss with your advisor STRONGLY ENCOURAGED WITH REDUCTION IN INTELLECTUAL FOUNDATIONS CREDITS!!
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Disciplinary Minors Like “mini-majors” Relevant minors include:
Anthropology Criminal Justice Biology Political Science Sociology
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Interdisciplinary Minors
Classes on a common theme from different departments Relevant minors include: Women & Gender Studies African & African American Studies Environmental Studies Creativity / Leadership Studies Art Therapy Aging Legal Studies
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Life After Graduation: Preparing for Graduate School
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Graduate School in Psychology
Many careers in Psychology require a Masters degree or Ph.D. Very competitive! Start planning from day one!
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Becoming a Competitive Graduate School Applicant
Grades: High as possible >3.0 for MA, >3.5 for Ph.D Solid course preparation Exceed minimum requirements Research!!! Internships Relevant job or volunteer work Department involvement
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