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