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Getting the Most from Your Psychology Major

Getting the Most from Your Psychology Major

Psychology Student Organizations • Psychology Club – – Open to all students interested in

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

Psychology Student Organizations • Psychology Students Interested in Community Outreach (PSICO) – Open to

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. Di. Pirro

Psychology Student Organizations • Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology – Eligibility

Psychology Student Organizations • Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology – Eligibility standards: High GPAs, credit hours – Informational, volunteer, & social events – Advisors: Dr. Foraker

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) • Open to all students interested in Human

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

Individualized Experiences • First-hand experience in research or applied settings • Benefits – Learn

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!

Research Opportunities – Non-Credit • Psychology Club Research Team • Research assistant with a

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

Research Opportunities for Academic Credit • Independent Study (PSY 495) – Conduct research with

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

Applied Experiences • Volunteer-Service Learning – Courses with 15 -40 hour community service requirement

Applied Experiences • Volunteer-Service Learning – Courses with 15 -40 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)

Adding a Minor • In-depth knowledge in a second area • Additional credential •

Adding a Minor • In-depth knowledge in a second area • Additional credential • Generally 18 credits (6 classes) • See list: http: //suny. buffalostate. edu/programs and discuss with your advisor • STRONGLY ENCOURAGED WITH REDUCTION IN INTELLECTUAL FOUNDATIONS CREDITS!!

Disciplinary Minors • Like “mini-majors” • Relevant minors include: – – – Anthropology Criminal

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

Interdisciplinary Minors • Classes on a common theme from different departments • Relevant minors

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

Life After Graduation: Preparing for Graduate School

Life After Graduation: Preparing for Graduate School

Graduate School in Psychology • Many careers in Psychology require a Masters degree or

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

Becoming a Competitive Graduate School Applicant • Grades: High as possible – >3. 0

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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