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1 Getting the Most from Your Psychology Major

2 Psychology Student Organizations
Psychology Club Open to all students interested in Psychology Informational & social events, speakers Spring research project Advisor: Dr. McKay

3 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

4 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

5 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Open to all students interested in Human Resources Informational and social opportunities Advisor: Dr. Delprino

6 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!

7 Research Opportunities – Non-Credit
Psychology Club Research Team Research assistant with a professor Participant in Psychology studies

8 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

9 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)

10 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!!

11 Disciplinary Minors Like “mini-majors” Relevant minors include:
Anthropology Criminal Justice Biology Political Science Sociology

12 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

13 Life After Graduation: Preparing for Graduate School

14 Graduate School in Psychology
Many careers in Psychology require a Masters degree or Ph.D. Very competitive! Start planning from day one!

15 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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