Getting Involved in the Psychology Major Don’t just take up a seat in class! Make the most of your time as a Psychology major!
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Psychology Lab JMU Faculty Page Presented by Grant Pointon
Counseling Center Internship Contact: Kara Karr
TA Position Presented by Mikala Morrow
200 Level Field Placement Contact: Dr. Joann Grayson Presented by Meredith and Mikala
Active Minds Increase students’ awareness of mental health issues Reduce stigma surrounding mental illness Provide information and resources regarding mental health and mental illness Serve as liaison between students and JMU's Counseling Center Contact Active Minds
400 Level Field Placement Contact: Dr. David Szwedo
JMU Field Placement Capstone Class (4 Credits) - Preference for Seniors; Juniors are also highly encouraged to apply Apply the semester BEFORE the experience - Early Spring for Fall Semester (usually 3 rd week in January) - Early Fall for Spring Semester (usually 2 nd week in September) - Look for the specific application deadline in Psyc. Dept. s and the FP website Real-world experience at 40+ sites Details: JMU Psychology Website -> Curriculum -> Field PlacementField Placement Dr. Szwedo with questions “ Field placement is helping me prepare for my future by giving me real world, hands on experience.” “I believe that this field placement has given me a head start to my future career…”
Psychology Peer Advising Contact: Presented by Nora
Psi Chi Contact: Dr. Michael Hall Presented by Akyla
Requirements for PSI CHI Membership: Completion of at least 45 total credit hours of college courses Completion of at least 9 total credit hours of psychology at JMU Declaration of a major in psychology, or a program psychological in nature A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 and ranking in the top 35% of their class A minimum GPA of 3.5 in psychology courses Individuals who have violated the JMU Honor Code are not eligible for membership.
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Psychology Club Presented by Erin Sullivan Contact:
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