Summer 2013

Department of Psychology, LPC, Byrne 420

DePaul University

Summer 2013

Undergraduate Psychology Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome to the department! .................................... 2

Summer class schedule ……………………………………… 3

What you can expect …………………………………………. 4

What you can achieve ………………………………………… 5

Department support ………………………………………….. 6

How to stay on track……………………………………………. 8

When to connect to the department…………………….. 10

Bachelor of Arts concentrations…………………………… 12

Bachelor of Science concentrations……………………… 14

Bachelor of Arts 4–year plan………………………………… 15

Bachelor of Science 4-year plan…………………………… 17

Thinking about graduate school……………………………. 19

Career paths with undergraduate degree…………………. 20

Advising Resources………………………………………………. 21

FAQ’s…………………………………………………………………. 22

Survival Guide by Peer Mentors …………………………….. 25

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WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY!

Do you want to learn more about majoring in psychology?

Here are some basics to get you started…

Walk-in advising is available over the summer and every quarter in Byrne Hall, 451 B

& C. You can also reach us at psyadvising@depaul.edu to schedule an appointment or

ask questions. During busy times, it is usually best to stop in!

We recommend that you use the following websites:

Follow our student website for updates on opportunities and events of interest

to psychology majors: http://psichidepaul.wordpress.com/

Learn about our faculty and their areas of research on the department’s

website: http://csh.depaul.edu/departments/psychology/faculty-and-

staff/Pages/default.aspx

Get informed on careers in psychology field by going to the American

Psychological Association’s website: http://www.apa.org/education/index.aspx

Explore career fields in general and use the Career’s Centers resources:

http://careercenter.depaul.edu/advice/default.aspx

Check out the catalog to learn about the department’s degree programs and

concentrations – and all other majors and minors offered at DePaul University

– also see academic handbook to be informed on policies:

http://www.depaul.edu/university-catalog/Pages/default.aspx

Get support with registration, financial aid and payments

http://offices.depaul.edu/depaul-central/Pages/default.aspx

The information in this guide is intended start you on your journey, but does not

cover every topic. Please refer to DePaul University’s website – or contact us for

support. Connecting with people at DePaul is an important part of the

educational experience!

We look forward to meeting you!

Psychology Advising Team

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SUMMER 2012-13 SCHEDULE

SUMMER SESSION I 2013 (5-WEEK TERM) Monday June 17, 2013 BEGIN – 7/19 END Tuesday June 18, 2013 Last day to add classes to SUI 2013 schedule Friday June 21, 2013 Last day to drop SUI 2013 classes with no penalty, Last day to select pass/fail, audit Saturday June 22, 2013 Grade of “W” assigned for classes dropped on or after this date Thursday July 4, 2013 Independence Day – University closed Friday July 5, 2013 Last day to withdraw from SUI2013 classes

SUMMER SESSION II 2013 (5-WEEK TERM) Monday July 22, 2013 BEGIN – 8/23 END Tuesday July 23, 2013 Last day to add classes to SUII 2013 schedule Friday July 26, 2013 Last day to drop classes with no penalty, Last day to select pass/fail option, audit Saturday July 27, 2013 Grades of “W” assigned for classes dropped on or after this date Friday August 9, 2013 Last day to withdraw from SUII 2013 classes (See academic calendar for 10-week courses, CDM and grade deadlines) http://offices.depaul.edu/oaa/academic-calendar/Pages/Full-Year.aspx

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The goal of the Department of Psychology is to provide you with the knowledge, skills and experiences

that are consistent with the science and application of psychology, as well to support your liberal arts

education.

What can you expect from DePaul’s Department of Psychology?

A large and diverse community of students

Faculty recognized at local, regional and

national levels who participate in teaching,

scholarship and service

Program distinction awarded to graduate

programs from professional organizations

Internships in applied psychology for

professional development

Research experience supervised by faculty and

graduate students, including honors projects

Student involvement opportunities with

Psychology Club, PSI CHI and Peer Mentoring

A dedicated advising staff for continued

support toward degree completion

What we offer

The Bachelor of Science degree with two

concentrations in General and Cognitive

Neuroscience.

The Bachelor of Arts degree with

concentrations in human development,

industrial organizational, standard, human

services and community.

An online degree completion program in

Bachelor of Arts in human development or

standard concentrations

Flexibility to complete additional required

classes for professional or graduate programs,

including pre-health occupations.

“Throughout my four years at

DePaul, one of my best choices

was to apply to the human

services concentration. Not only

have I developed my skills as a

helper, know what I want to do

post-graduation, and gained great

internship experience, I have also

gained a support system and

friends. It is not just about

helping people, but it is about

one’s experience as a helper and

how that affects all parts of life.

This concentration allows for a

student to explore a wide range

of fields, gain hands on

experience, and learn how to

operate in a professional

environment. I have grown as an

individual through my internship

and through being part of the

human services program. Dr.

Cotler consistently encouraged

us, mentored us, and supported

us throughout our time. He

taught us how to reflect on our

experiences, grow through our

internships, and prepare for the

future."

Arielle, Class of 2013, Human

Services

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What you achieve by studying psychology

An array of knowledge, research skills, critical thinking, and theoretical foundations

Writing, communication, collaborative, information and technical literacy skills that are useful in

a variety of career directions

Experiential Learning and internship opportunities to build your resume

A strong foundation for applying to a graduate or professional program

A team of experts to support your success

The Department of Psychology wants to provide you with the tools to accomplish your goals at DePaul.

We partner with the College of Science and Health, the Career Center, Steans Center for Community

Based Service Learning http://steans.depaul.edu/ , the McNair Scholars Program

http://www.depaul.edu/emm/caa/dpsPrograms/mcnair.asp, and countless other offices to ensure that

you have a positive and meaningful learning experience. When you pick psychology as your major

you’ll have a team of experts ready to connect you with the resources you need.

We invite you to visit the advising offices, Byrne 451-A, B, C so we can get to know you!

Picking your major

You want to earn an undergraduate degree – but in which area? There are so many choices!

You have to make a decision, preferably by the end of sophomore year, and select which college

at DePaul will be your home college and do you want to focus on.

Where do you want to put your energy and where will you be the most successful? Have you

taken a liberal studies class or introductory class in the area to test the waters?

In any discipline you will need to learn their perspective on how to organize knowledge. In our

department, your first years will focus on learning the fundamentals -- the core-- of the science

of psychology.

This core (introductory, statistics and research classes) will provide the structure for further

learning. You will understand how psychological theories are developed and tested.

Has the experiment been constructed correctly?

Are we asking the right questions to know more about human behavior?

What conclusions can we draw from the results?

How then can we apply this knowledge to improve the human condition?

How can we use this information in our everyday life to understand and manage

ourselves and others better?

If these questions interest you, then you’ve picked the right major!

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What you can expect in a typical day

Your lecture and seminar based classes will emphasize your active participation in discussion.

You will develop your communication and writing skills with APA style assignments that vary

from short essays or longer research papers. Some

classes will have a service learning component that

puts you in the community to get firsthand

experience.

Our fulltime professors are professionals in the field

of psychology who are conducting research,

publishing, consulting and practicing in clinical,

community, industrial organizational and

experimental fields. You will learn about their work

and research which has local, national and at times

international implications. They have active

research labs that you can get involved in!

You will be immersed in a dynamic department that

has several doctoral graduate programs. These PhD

candidates will also instruct classes and you can

learn from them about the path to graduate school.

You will have many opportunities to connect with

them!

You’ll be invited to join our Psychology Club and

apply to our honorary society, PSI CHI. There will

be periodic workshops announced and a website to follow for opportunities.

You can drop-in any day of the week to open advising office hours (Byrne 451B & C) for

assistance. You can meet with our fulltime academic advisor to make sure you are on track or

with your peer mentors to continue the discussion about psychology and its concentrations.

If you have a basic question or wish to schedule an appointment, email

psyadvising@depaul.edu.

Juniors and seniors are required to schedule an appointment to have a graduation review. This

is best done at least once in junior year and twice in senior year to confirm you are on track!

Several Levels of Department Support

Whatever you need to make your learning successful we want to help you find support. What we will

have available for you:

Our fulltime professors will be your mentors in the field of psychology and have posted open

office hours to be available to you. It is best to email through Outlook to schedule an

appointment. By the end of your sophomore year, if not sooner you will be assigned, so check

“I never knew about the

importance of being a

research assistant and the

opportunities it provides for

graduate school…until Dr.

Ferrari emphasized the need

for experience! After talking

with Dr. Luhrs she presented

me with the opportunity for

growth that I needed! I’m so

glad I transferred to DePaul -

it gave me the right direction

I needed.” Maria, class of

2013, Human Development

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on Campus Connection (for students>advising resources> view my advisors). Email

psyadvising@depaul.edu if you wish to express a preference.

Our department has an Associate Chair, Dr. Reyna, to answer your exceptions questions

Our Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Luhrs, Byrne 451-A is available to answer your

graduate school or other advising questions. She also mentors PSI CHI and pre-law students.

Our fulltime academic advisor, Elizabeth Jackson, Byrne 451-B is there to guide you toward

degree completion during all your years at

psychology major.

Statistics Tutoring is offered by our graduate and

undergraduate students

http://csh.depaul.edu/student-

resources/Pages/Science-and-Math-Learning-

Center.aspx

Additional graduate advising by our graduate

student worker and staff, Byrne 451-C

Peer Mentors, Byrne 451-C, are here to help you

pick your concentration.

Career Intern will have office hours at our

department to answer your career questions

If there’s anything that’s not covered here…let us

know!

Are you ready to get started?

Connecting with the college, university and

resources

You are a first year student, freshman in your first two

quarters (32 hours or less)

The College of Science and Health (CSH) will provide

advising during your initial registration and the first two

quarters (typically autumn and winter) while you start your

first year writing (WRD 103 and 104), math and technical

literacy classes (LSP 120 and 121). This will give you a

chance to connect to your home college while learning

about all the colleges, programs and resources at DePaul

University. Contact: CSHadvising@depaul.edu, McGowan

South, Suite #400.

“I chose to apply to the

Community concentration

because of my interests in

prevention, social justice,

and working with

marginalized communities.

The Community

concentration truly reflects

DePaul’s Vincentian mission

and allows students to

explore their values and

grow as leaders. Within this

concentration, there is a

great focus on professional

development and

preparation for graduate

school and/or a career.

Students are prepared for

life after undergrad through

the internship requirement

and activities such as

preparing a Curriculum Vita. I

loved being a student within

the Community

concentration because I was

trained to think critically

about the world around me

and what I can do in order to

make it a better place. “

Jaimelee, Class of 2013,

Community

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5 Steps to keep on track with our programs

1. Math Requirements

You’ll want to brush up on algebra to meet DePaul University’s basic math requirement.

Incoming students have 16 weeks to take practice tests then take the final test online. Some

students are exempt from the test. Here’s information link: http://www.depaul.edu/admission-

and-aid/test-credit-and-placement/online-placement-process/Pages/exemption-grid.aspx

The advising staff will help you interpret your test score. http://www.depaul.edu/admission-

and-aid/test-credit-and-placement/online-placement-process/Pages/math.aspx

If needed, you’ll take the next math class to meet the requirements of your degree plan.

Bachelor of Science students must take or place out of both MAT 101 College Algebra

MAT 130 pre-calculus. This is because you will take additional classes in BIO and or

MAT that will require strong math skills.

Bachelor of Arts students must take or place out of MAT 100. However if you are

intending to take Economics or other classes that require higher level Math, you will

want to take MAT 101 instead.

Tip: Do you need to catch up with your Math skills? Consider the First Year Advising Success FYAS

summer and winter intersession MAT .This is an affordable and time-saving option.

http://fyas.depaul.edu/ProgramOverview/Pages/default.aspx

2. Liberal Studies – Math and Technical Literacy Requirements

Our degree programs require taking LSP 120 and LSP 121 math and technical literacy classes, or

exemption or placement out. See this link to learn more: http://qrc.depaul.edu/.

MAT 100/101 is the prerequisite to LSP 120 .

Students who have credit for calculus are exempt from LSP 120.

Students who have transfer credit for statistics are exempt from LSP 120.

Transfer students who have achieve IAI status http://www.depaul.edu/admission-and-

aid/transfer-center/Pages/iai.aspx are typically exempt from both LSP 120 and LSP 121,

however we do want you to take LSP 120 prior to statistics unless you have surpassed

this class in your prior college.

You might want to take these courses regardless to build your computer skills in Excel,

PowerPoint, Access Database and SPSS. These courses could help you get a job or prepare

reports for a class.

There is tutoring provided by the Quantitative Reasoning Center for these courses.

Students who do take both courses might be eligible for a reduction in one learning domain

class (not SI-Lab or SSMW). Check in with our staff advisor when you complete these two

classes.

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3. Statistics Requirement

MAT 100 or 101 (or placement out) and LSP 120 Math and Technical literacy (unless exempt) are

prerequisites to PSY 240 Statistics. These courses help you get ready for our class.

Already have credit?

The department does accept equivalent courses; however it is often best to take our PSY 240, especially

if you plan to take our PSY 340 Statistics II. If you do have already earned credit for statistics that is not

articulated as PSY 240, such as (BIO 206 or MAT 137 or MAT 242 or SOC 279) contact advising to have

your credits reviewed and the course directed in your degree progress report. If you have AP credit

make sure you have your scores sent to DePaul.

Tip: Remember to take advantage of Statistics Tutoring! (Sorry, not offered in summer, but ask your

professor for support)

4. Introduction to Psychology requirements

You must take both PSY 105 and 106, unless;

You have AP credit for both:

http://www.depaul.edu/admission-and-aid/test-credit-and-

placement/Pages/default.aspx

You have semester transfer credit that fulfills PSY 105 introduction to psychology. If so, then

you may either take PSY 106 as a refresher if needed, or use another higher level course instead

to cover the hours. Discuss this option with advising and placement of the course in your

degree progress report.

5. Modern Language requirement - required for Bachelor of Arts only

CSH requires that Bachelor of Arts students meet the modern language competency with four years of

high school language or the equivalent of one year of college level. http://www.depaul.edu/university-

catalog/degree-requirements/undergraduate/csh/psychology-ba/Pages/college-core-requirements.aspx

Students also have the option to take a language placement test to demonstrate proficiency or to

determine if they place out of 101, 102 and 103. This is accessed via Campus Connection:

http://www.depaul.edu/admission-and-aid/test-credit-and-placement/online-placement-

process/Pages/modern-languages.aspx . The one year sequence begins in autumn with 101 – 102 is

offered in winter and 103 in spring. Students who exceed this requirement or are Bachelor of Science

students with language credit may have earned modern language option credit to be applied to their

liberal studies learning domains. Please contact staff advisor to apply this credit in your degree progress

report. http://www.depaul.edu/university-catalog/colleges-and-schools/class/special-

programs/Pages/modern-language-option.aspx

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When to connect with the Psychology Department

It’s time to reflect on your major selection. Have you collected the information you

need?

You are a first year student in your third quarter or a transfer student with advanced standing (more

than 32 hours)

Have you taken an introductory psychology class

and talked with your professor?

You’ll want to pick a major that will sustain your

interest and allow you to shine!

Did you check in with our department to learn more

about our requirements and concentrations?

Did you speak with a peer mentor, Byrne 451-C who

is a senior? These are students who have

successfully navigated their undergraduate years

and are excelling in our program. Often they have

plans to attend graduate or professional programs

or have career plans in the works! They have a lot

of experience to share!

Have you gone to an event hosted by the

Psychology Club/PSI CHI?

"I revel in the fact that my

concentration is unique and

unknown to many. As an I/O

Psychology student, I am

able to help in making

systematic changes that

systemically impact the

economy, society, and of

course the workplace now

and well into the future. I

couldn’t be more fortunate

to be at DePaul where not

only is there an I/O

Psychology program, but the

faculty there within show an

authentic and deep

consideration for students'

development as scholars and

as people."

Zach, Class of 2013,

Industrial Organizational

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Have you looked at the catalog to learn about our major, other majors and minors?

http://www.depaul.edu/university-catalog/degree-requirements/Pages/default.aspx

Did you attend the open registration advising session in the computer lab, Byrne 348?

Have you thought about your future plans?

Have you looked at our Bachelor of Arts programs and Bachelor of Science?

Have you met the math prerequisites to be on track?

Is science an area you want to build strengths

in? Have you tried one of the non-major level

science classes to test your interests?

Are these the fields that are most interesting to

you?

Talk with an advisor to discuss how to

successfully include these courses in your

quarter and keep the work balanced.

You’ll want to challenge yourself, but not

overload your schedule.

If you’ve done all this but still are not sure, it’s a

good moment to work with the Office of

Academic Advising Support (OAAS, SAC 192

http://oaas.depaul.edu/ ) to explore the

colleges, majors and minors at DePaul. They can

talk with you about your options and the trade-

offs.

If you’re still wondering about which career

paths fit your interests, we encourage you to

connect with our Career Intern or the Career

Center, SAC 192.

http://careercenter.depaul.edu/

“Personally, I chose cognitive

neuropsychology as my

concentration because I am

more interested in the scientific,

biological factors that contribute

to behaviors and mental abilities.

I suggest that students in this

concentration pay attention to

the biology sequence and make

sure that they are aware of when

certain classes are and are not

offered when making an

academic plan. Consulting the

biology department could be

helpful as well. I also suggest

that all students, no matter your

concentration, take advantage of

the research opportunities and

upper level classes such as

research methods III and

psychological measurement. The

real world application and

experiences definitely help you

to prepare for graduate school!!”

Ashley, class of 2014, Bachelor of

Science – Cognitive

Neuroscience

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How to pick a concentration

BACHELOR OF ARTS OPTIONS

Community

This concentration is intended for students who have interest in the relationships of individuals with

communities & societies. Students study how research and action, can be used to empower individuals

and communities. Juniors must take PSY 354 Community Psychology to be eligible to apply to program

(February deadline) and a letter of faculty recommendation is needed. Students take PSY 356 Principles

of Field Research & Action in spring of junior year and two quarters of PSY 359 Field Work in Community

Research and Action in their senior year.

Human Development Concentration

This concentration is intended for students who are interested in working with children or adolescents

in a variety of settings. It may be supplemented with additional courses and extracurricular experiences

in order to prepare students for graduate work in nursing, or several forms of clinical practice. This

concentration also would be appropriate for students seeking a career in education. It may be combined

with a minor in Early Childhood Education or Physical Education to be followed by post-graduate work

leading to teaching certification. Required courses are 333 Child Psychology; 334 Adolescent

Psychology; 347 Social Psychology. In addition, 370 Social and Emotional Development is recommended

Students planning to work in educational field are encouraged to take PSY 366 Behavioral Issues of

Children and PSY 367 Psychology of Exceptional Child.

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21 liberal studies

14 general

electives

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Human Services

This concentration is intended for students who have an interest in learning how data and theory from

the behavioral sciences can be applied in real-life settings. This is especially advantageous for students

who are exploring working in clinical field, but is relevant to other professions as well. Juniors must

meet requirements to apply to the program in autumn (November 1 deadline) and a letter of

recommendation is needed from psychology faculty. Juniors take applied courses in winter and in

spring of junior year. Students also take internship class each quarter of senior year. Required courses

include PSY 333 Child Psychology, PSY 347 Social Psychology and PSY 353 Abnormal Psychology. Juniors

are required to take PSY 357 – Applied Psychology I (winter) and Applied Psychology II (spring). Seniors

apply for internships in area of interest and take PSY 395 fieldwork each quarter. The internship is

approximately 8 – 10 hours per week and is typically unpaid.

Industrial Organizational

This concentration is intended for students who have an interest in the scientific study of the workplace.

The rigor and methods of psychology are applied to issues of critical relevance to business and

organizations, including talent management, coaching, assessment, selection, training, organizational

development, performance, work-life balance, human resources, and employee well- being. Even if

students specialize in other fields of Psychology, an I-O class or two can provide useful skills and

knowledge related to the workplace. For those students that are interested in the concentration, several

options are available for careers or advanced training in the field. Students are strongly encouraged to

meet with an I-O Psychology faculty member for advising relating to their goals and interests.

There is a minor is available for students in other departments and is a popular option for

Communication and Business students.

Standard

This concentration is intended for students who plan to pursue a graduate degree in the field and might

want to earn a doctorate. The advanced research courses will help a student prepare for Ph.D.

programs.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE OPTIONS

General

This concentration is intended for students to prepare for careers in science, as well as further graduate

study in psychology. Students with an interest in science will benefit from this extensive study in biology

or math and research methodology.

Cognitive Neuroscience

This concentration is for students are interested in understanding the relationship between the nervous

system and behavior of an organism from the psychological perspective. The field has expanded

significantly in the last twenty years attracting students who study how birds migrate to those who want

to study the underpinnings of Alzheimer’s disease. There are recent technological advances in the field

of Psychology (e.g., genetic testing, neuroimaging techniques, etc.) and the field of Cognitive

Neuroscience takes a multidisciplinary approach to understanding behavior.

5 or 6 in Bio/Mat

depending on concentration

13 Psychology

8 or 9 general electives

21 liberal studies

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BACHELOR OF ARTS – SAMPLE FOUR YEAR PLAN

Basic requirements: 192 quarter hours - typically fulfilled by 48 classes – 12 per year – 4 per quarter.

These classes are: 13 psychology courses, 14 general electives, and 21 liberal studies classes.

Students must earn C- or better on all major courses and WRD 103 and WRD 104 to earn credit

applicable to their degree requirements.

Students may want to use their general electives for a double major or minor (s). If applicable

these courses may also count toward liberal studies learning domains.

Psychology majors will need to meet the prerequisites to statistics, to move forward in timely

manner.

The goal of the first year is to earn 48 quarter hours. Monitor your GPA and if necessary retake

required classes to improve your grade. The second attempt replaces the first in your GPA.

Year one: Freshman (who has earned less than 30 quarter hours) goal is 48 hours by end of year

Note: Discover/Explore or Focal Point not required if starting at DePaul University with over 30 hours of

credit - the hours are met by other liberal study credit.

Autumn Winter Spring

LSP 120 LSP 121 Focal Point

WRD 103 WRD 104 Learning domain

PSY 105 PSY 106 Learning domain

Discover/Explore Learning domain Learning domain

Summer: Want to learn more about psychology or other career paths? Pursue internship, volunteer

and research opportunities to gain experience. Contact the Career Center to connect with Alumni:

http://careercenter.depaul.edu/advice/default.aspx

Students in B A programs must demonstrate competence in a modern language

http://las.depaul.edu/mol/Programs/CompetenceinModernLanguage/index.asp and often

meet with four years of language in high school. The language sequence starts in the autumn.

Students need to take prerequisites for concentrations, especially if planning to apply to one of

the psychology internship programs.

Students are encouraged to connect with the department advising services and talk with their

professors. Students will need to declare a concentration at the beginning of junior year and

will be assigned to a faculty advisor by the end of sophomore year.

Year two: Sophomore (44 hours) goal is 96 hours by end of year

Autumn Winter Spring

PSY 240 Statistics PSY 241 Research I PSY 242 Research II

LSP 200 Learning domain Learning domain

Language 101 or general Language 102 or general Language 103 or general

Learning domain PSY concentration PSY concentration

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Summer: Planning for graduate school? Find out if your professor is working on research in the summer

or during the year. Consider working on a senior honors research project. Research graduate programs

and requirements at: www.apa.org . Want to work in human resources or other field? Go to the Career

Center to write your resume and search for summer jobs and internships. Join student organizations to

get more involved and create your support network.

Tip: There are many options to meet the junior year experiential learning requirement –including Study

Abroad -- and students are not limited to psychology courses. It’s best to plan ahead to select an

opportunity that fits your interest and future plans. It is acceptable to participate in more than one JYE

L. Talk with our peer mentors and your faculty advisor to find out about opportunities.

Learn about concentrations in catalog: Students need to select one concentration and meet its

requirements. http://www.depaul.edu/university-catalog/degree-

requirements/undergraduate/csh/psychology-ba/Pages/concentration-requirements.aspx

Those who are interested in our applied psychology internship programs must apply and have a

letter of recommendation from psychology professor. The senior year internship is 8-10 hours

per week.

The deadlines for juniors to apply are: November 1st for Human Service (if accepted

take PSY 357 - winter, PSY 358 - spring, PSY 395 senior year – autumn, winter & spring)

February 18th for Community (if accepted: PSY 356 - spring, PSY 359 - senior year –

autumn & winter).

Year three: Junior (88 hours) goal is 144 hours by end of year

Autumn Winter Spring

PSY concentration PSY concentration PSY concentration

Learning domain Learning domain Learning domain

General General General

Learning domain Learning domain Junior Year Experiential Learning

Summer: Time to prepare and take Graduate Records Exam http://www.ets.org/gre/ . Ask professors

for a letter of recommendation. Make sure you boost your GPA! Have you participated in some student

organizations or worked on research teams? Are you eligible to join PSI CHI?

Year four: Senior (132 quarter hours) goal is 192 by end of year

Autumn Winter Spring

PSY concentration PSY concentration PSY concentration

General General General

General General General

PSY 361 capstone General General

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – SAMPLE FOUR YEAR PLAN

Basic requirements: 192 hours – typically fulfilled by 48 classes – 12 classes per year – 4 per quarter.

These classes are: 13 PSY classes, 21 Liberal Studies, 8 or 9 general electives depending on

concentration selected, and 5 MAT/BIO major level (General) or 6 BIO major level (Cog Neuroscience).

Students must earn C- or better on all major courses and WRD 103 and WRD 104 to earn credit

applicable to their degree requirements. Students must take or place out of MAT 130 Pre-calculus to

take major level MAT or BIO. Students taking Physics must take or place of MAT 131 Trigonometry.

Are you planning Pre-health?

Pre-health information: http://csh.depaul.edu/student-resources/advising-student-

services/pre-health-advising/health-careers/Pages/default.aspx . The basic requirements are

the first year of general BIO (191-192-193), 2 years CHE and one year PHY.

Students who are strong in the sciences and MAT might want to start in the first year and take

BIO and CHE concurrently. The year-long BIO and CHE sequences start in the AQ and WQ.

You need to assess your strengths and plan strategically so you can do your best in these time

intensive lab courses. Some students opt to wait until the second year or stage in the sequences

in different quarters. If you’re unsure, consider a non-major level BIO to meet SI requirement.

The three Scientific Inquiry requirements may be fulfilled with any applicable courses, such as

the first year of CHE or PHY sequence. The general electives may be fulfilled with second year of

CHE and first year of PHY. Effective SU 2012-13, new students will not be able to apply BIO and

or MAT courses toward both major and Scientific Inquiry requirements.

These courses do fill up quickly. Here are instructions from CHE: “Unfortunately, there is no

guarantee that you’d get a seat in CHE130/131 during AQ, though we always try and do our best

to accommodate as many students as we possibly can. The Chemistry Department reserves

seats for incoming freshman in CHE 130/131. Continuing students are recommended to waitlist

themselves for CHE 130/131. Once summer orientations are completed (usually in late August),

the additional seats will open and students will be added to CHE 130 from the waitlist. We do

offer CHE130/131 during WQ14 or the full general chemistry sequence each summer. “ If you

have further questions, email Chemistry@depaul.edu

http://csh.depaul.edu/departments/chemistry/Pages/default.aspx

Students will want to know how to prepare and when to take Medical College Admission Test

(MCAT). It is recommended to attend Pre-health Advising Committee general meetings to learn

more: http://csh.depaul.edu/student-resources/advising-student-services/pre-health-

advising/Pages/what-to-expect.aspx

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Year One: Freshman (less than 30 quarter hours) goal is 48 hours by the end of year

Note: Discover/Explore or Focal Point not required if starting at DePaul University with over 30 hours of

credit - the hours are met by other liberal study credit.

Autumn Winter Spring

LSP 120 LSP 121 Focal Point

WRD 103 WRD 104 PSY 240 Statistics

PSY 105 PSY 106 Learning Domain

Discover/Explore Learning Domain Learning Domain

Summer: Internship, volunteer, research and shadowing experiences are activities to plan for in advance

to meet external application deadlines.

Year two: Sophomore (44 quarter hours) goal is 96 hours by the end of the year

Please note: The biology sequence starts in autumn or then again in winter with BIO 191, 192 is also

offered in spring, and 193 is offered in autumn. These are lab courses, so cannot overenroll.

Autumn Winter Spring

PSY 241 PSY 242 Learning domain

BIO 191 (or MAT) BIO 192 (or MAT) BIO 193(or MAT)

PSY 340 Statistics II Learning domain PSY 377 Physiological PSY

LSP 200 Learning domain Learning domain

Summer: Look for research experience to earn credit and apply your research skills. Explore graduate

and professional programs to learn about tests and courses required. Students are encouraged to work

on research teams to meet the junior year experiential learning requirement. Contact the Career Center

to make sure you are getting the shadowing, volunteer and internship experiences you need!

http://careercenter.depaul.edu/jobs/default.aspx

Consult with the department of Biology to know when the classes you need are offered. It is

essential to know when classes are offered and the prerequisites. The schedule may vary from

year-to-year so you will need to be informed. If you have any registration concerns related to

BIO, please contact them as well. Link to department of BIO:

http://csh.depaul.edu/departments/biological-sciences/Pages/default.aspx

It is recommended to take PSY 377 Physiological PSY early in your program to meet

prerequisites for some advanced BIO classes.

Year three: Junior (88 quarter hours) the goal is 144 by the end of the year

Autumn Winter Spring

PSY concentration PSY concentration PSY concentration

BIO or MAT BIO or MAT BIO or general

JYEL Learning domain Learning domain

Learning domain Learning domain Learning domain

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See the department’s website for information about the honors program.

http://csh.depaul.edu/academics/undergraduate/psychology/Pages/honors-program.aspx Consider

participating in this program and presenting your poster at the Annual Psychology Night.

Year four: Senior (132 hours) the goal is 192 by the end of the year

Autumn Winter Spring

PSY concentration PSY PSY

PSY 361 capstone General General

General General General

General General General

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Thinking of going to Graduate School in Psychology??

If you intend to go to graduate school right after you finish your undergraduate work, here's a rough

timetable for preparing your applications:

Spring semester of your junior year:

think about what type of program you're interested in

start talking to the faculty at the program of interest

if you haven't already done so, find out if you can get involved in faculty

research or an Independent Study project at your school; consider taking a

fieldwork course

Summer before your senior year:

look over Graduate Study in Psychology

make a rough list of schools / programs you might apply to

start writing your personal statement

begin studying for the GREs

take the GREs (allow yourself ample time to retake the tests, if needed)

Fall semester of your senior year:

near the start of the semester, get information about the schools / programs

you are interested in. Most, if not all, schools have websites with information.

as you review this information, start making your final list of schools you will

apply to

retake GREs if needed

near the middle of the semester, ask professors to write letters of

recommendation

After the fall semester:

complete your applications and send them off

deadlines may be anytime in December through March, depending on the

school

if possible, visit the schools

pray for acceptances

Reference: http://users.rider.edu/~suler/gradschl.html

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What can you do with a bachelor’s degree in psychology?

Many students graduating with a bachelor's degree will work in some division of human or social

services. Some common job titles in the area include:

Case Management Career Counselor Rehabilitation Specialist Psychiatric Technician

Some important skills for those working in this area include the ability to assess client needs, keep

thorough and accurate records, express care and empathy, and to act as an advocate for your client.

In addition to social services, a bachelor's in psychology can provide excellent training for many other

types of jobs. Some of the most important things you have learned during your undergraduate years are

interpersonal skills. Your understanding of the human mind and behavior make you a good candidate

for jobs that require strong communication skills. Some examples jobs in this area include those in sales,

marketing, case management, and social services.

A bachelor's degree in psychology is sometimes seen as a stepping stone toward a graduate degree. In fact, as many as 40 percent of psychology majors end up going on to business school, law school, or some other type of advanced degree program. However, there are many different types of career options for those with a bachelor's psychology degree. So what are the most commonly held careers for those with a bachelor’s degree in psychology?

According to The College Majors Handbook, some of the top occupations that employ those with a

bachelor's psychology degree are:

1. Top- and mid-level management and administration 2. Sales 3. Social work 4. Other management occupations 5. Labor-relations, personnel and training 6. Administrative positions 7. Real estate, business services and insurance 8. Marketing

Reference: http://psychology.about.com/od/careersinpsychology/a/careersbach.htm

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ADVISING RESOURCES IN THE DEPARTMENT

ADVISING RESOURCES DESCRIPTION

CONTACT US: psyadvising@depaul.edu

Email for general and graduate school questions, scheduling appointment with Liz Jackson or requesting assignment to faculty advisor.

PEER MENTORS Byrne 451-C

These are PSY seniors who are volunteering or earning credit for tutoring and mentoring. See posted schedule by office. CONCENTRATIONS, GENERAL SUPPORT, HOST SPECIAL EVENTS FOR STUDENTS.

STATISTICS TUTORS http://csh.depaul.edu/student-resources/Pages/Science-and-Math-Learning-Center.aspx

ACADEMIC ADVISOR (staff) Byrne 451-B

Elizabeth (Liz) Jackson, walk-in M-TH 9-11:30, 12-4, F 9-2 ejackson@depaul.edu; psyadvising@depaul.edu (to schedule appointment) DEGREE PROGRESS REPORT, SELECTING CLASSES TO MEET REQUIREMENTS, ON TRACK WITH YOUR PROGRAM, GRAD REVIEWS

FACULTY ADVISOR (professors) TBA (check on Campus Connection, assigned end of sophomore year) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE FIELD, OPPORTUNITIES, GRADUATE SCHOOL, BEST SEQUENCE OF CLASSES

CAREER INTERN Byrne 451-C

CAREER DIRECTIONS, PERSONAL STATEMENTS, INTERNSHIPS, RESUMES (schedule TBA)

GROUP ADVISING Byrne 358

REGISTRATION FOR CLASSES DURING FIRST WEEK OF OPEN REGISTRATION (TBA)

DIRECTOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Byrne 451-A

Dr. Theresa Luhrs, Director of Undergraduate Studies, PSI CHI FACULTY MENTOR, PRE-LAW, GRADUATE COMPLAINTS

GET CONNECTED!!!Join PSY Club & apply to PSI CHI national honors society Follow OUR STUDENT WEBSITE http://psichidepaul.wordpress.com/

LEARN ABOUT RESEARCH, INTERNSHIP, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. GRADUATE SCHOOL WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS

PSYCHOLOGY NIGHT & SENIOR GRADUATION PARTY see photos from 2013 here: http://psichidepaul.wordpress.com/

Volunteer in spring to help make this event a success!!!

This is an annual spring quarter department event to showcase the accomplishments of our students and includes an art show. Students in internship, honors and research labs are welcome to present a poster. This is good opportunity to gain experience and build your resume!

New PSI CHI members are inducted and officers announced for PSI CHI and PSY Club.

Honors and Peer Mentors are recognized and “student of the year” is announced.

All psychology students are invited – and are welcome to stay for the after-party hosted by Peer Mentors to celebrate our graduating seniors! Food, music and fun!

Save the date: Monday, June 2, 2014. Psychology Night 5-7;

Psychology Senior Party 7-9.

All PSY students invited!!!

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QUESTIONS ANSWERS Academic Calendar Deadlines to add, drop and withdraw, start and end of quarter dates

http://oaa.depaul.edu/what/calendar.jsp

Academic Policies for University http://www.depaul.edu/university-catalog/academic-handbooks/undergraduate/university-information/Pages/about-this- handbook.aspx

BIOLOGY AND MATH Bachelor of Science students take major-level BIO numbered BIO 191 and above; excluding BIO 202 & 206. Students in general concentration may also take major-level MAT numbered MAT 140 and above; excluding MAT 242 & MAT 323

Capstone Seniors must fulfill the liberal studies capstone requirement with PSY 361 History and Systems. Exceptions are: double majors (pick one major’s capstone) and University Honors (have own capstone). Prerequisite is: PSY 242

Catalog http://www.depaul.edu/university-catalog/degree-requirements/Pages/default.aspx

Changing program plans for majors and minors > for students> Records and Registration> Change

Declare in Campus Connection. It is best to first do the “what if”. See catalog and visit OAAS, SAC 192 for more info on other colleges, majors and minors at DePaul.

Concentrations Psychology offers two degree programs: BA & BS. Students must select one degree program and one concentration. Students are encouraged to talk with peer mentors and faculty to select a suitable concentration. The student will then declare in campus connection and meet with staff academic advisor (Liz Jackson) to determine accuracy of the degree progress report.

Core for all concentrations PSY 105 & 106 Intro, PSY 240 statistics (or equivalent) PSY 241 & PSY 242 Research Methods are best taken early.

Degree Progress Report (DPR) Schedule appointment to review the accuracy of your degree progress report with Liz Jackson – email psyadvising@depaul.edu with your ID# and best days/times

Exception to a PSY Contact Dr. Christine Reyna, creyna@depaul.edu to petition for an exception to our major field requirements

Exceptions to liberal studies or residency requirement

Students must meet residency by taking last 15 classes (60 hours at DePaul) and major residency by taking at least 7 classes in PSY at DePaul. If you have dire circumstance, contact cshexceptions@depaul.edu to reach Associate Dean.

Faculty advisor assignment This is an automatic process when you have achieved 72 hours, but you may also contact psyadvising@depaul.edu for earlier assignment or reassignment

Forms: College of Science and Health (CSH) Requests

http://csh.depaul.edu/student-resources/advising-student-services/undergraduate-advising/Forms/Pages/default.aspx,

20 plus hour request, Pass/Fail request – approved by Liz Jackson

Transfer credit approval, Late withdrawal – approved by CSH (McGowan South, #400)

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Forms: PSY Departmental forms: Independent Studies and applications for internship programs are in hallway literature bin by Byrne 420.

Graduation Review 1. Monitor your Degree Progress Report and schedule reviews with Liz Jackson during junior and senior years.

2. Overall students must earn 192 credit hours and meet all university and department requirements.

3. Apply: On Campus connection> for students> Graduation> to notify the college that you’ll be done in the appropriate quarter

4. Deadlines: (10/1) autumn, winter (1/15), spring (2/1) or summer by RSVP & cap & gown order deadline (TBA).

5. All 2012-13 degree candidates are eligible to walk in June.

Holds - Academic Schedule appointment psyadvising (Liz Jackson) to sign removal agreement. If during busy 1st week of quarter, please go to CSH, McGowan South400

Incomplete (IN) grade The student must have satisfactory record and approval from professor for unforeseen circumstance. PSY has a required form.

Internships - Psychology Psychology offers two internship programs. Interested students must apply in junior year and if accepted take courses in junior year to prepare for the senior year internship. The internship hours will be 8-10 a week and will meet the Junior Year Experiential Learning requirement. The application deadlines are: Human Services 11/1/13 and Community 2/18/14. Students can prepare by taking required courses, volunteering and securing a letter of recommendation from a professor.

Internships Career Center

Students may opt to participate in the Career Center’s University Internship Program (UIP) which meets the JYEL by taking a UIP class while interning 100 hours in one quarter. http://careercenter.depaul.edu/jobs/internships.aspx

Junior Year Experiential Learning (JYEL)

This is a graduation requirement and may be fulfilled any year. There are several options including: Research class, Internship class (PSY or UIP), study abroad or approved liberal studies JYEL class/any department if meet criteria.

Late over enrollment request Approval from Associate Dean’s Office cshexceptions@depaul.edu unlikely if received after last day to add.

Late drop or withdrawal See CSH form. Approval unlikely if in attendance after deadlines to drop or withdraw.

Math Requirement All students must take or place out of MAT 100 or 101 algebra. Bachelor of Science students must take or place out of MAT 101 and MAT 130 pre-calculus which are prerequisites to major level BIO classes for allied field.

Modern Language requirement(MLR) BA

4 yrs. H S (official high school transcript sent to Admissions) or one yr. college level or placement out. If opt to take language test, contact psyadvising to confirm if MLR met. If take at DePaul: 101 autumn, 102 winter and 103 spring.

Math Placement and FYAS Incoming students have 16 weeks to take practice test and then take a math assessment test http://www.depaul.edu/admission-and-

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aid/test-credit-and-placement/online-placement-process/Pages/math.aspx If students do not place out of algebra, might want to participate in summer or winter intersession FYAS program: http://fyas.depaul.edu/ProgramOverview/Pages/default.aspx These are not offered for minimal expense and will fulfill MAT requirements.

Over enrollment in closed class Waitlist, email professor, contact by first class, but have a backup plan. Waitlist doesn’t guarantee registration. If approved, professor emails psyadvising@depaul.edu, student also emails ID#, class ID#, by the last day to add.

Override of Prerequisites In some instances it is warranted to register for a class but the system will not allow without assistance (Liz Jackson)

Override of Units See CSH website for form to submit by deadline to enroll in over 20 hours (Liz Jackson)

Pre-health Advising (PAC) http://csh.depaul.edu/student-resources/advising-student-services/pre-health-advising/Pages/default.aspx

Pass/Fail Grade See CSH website for form and submit by deadline (4/15) to take a general elective pass/fail (Liz Jackson)

Research Credit (See PSI CHI website for opportunities) – several options to work on research teams

Students may earn PSY credit for independent studies. The registration time extends past the last add date. Students must have approval and meet with supervisor to determine goals. Options are: PSY 390 - research, 396 - senior honors project (must first be approved by honors application to Dr. Cotler), 397 - JYEL or PSY 398 - tutoring/mentoring. Submit a signed independent study application for registration (Liz Jackson).

Transfer credit Official sealed transcripts to Admissions: 1 E. Jackson Chicago, IL 60604 Contact: Trac@depaul.edu with questions. Current students need preapproval to transfer more hours ( see CSH form) The DPR may need adjustment(Liz Jackson)

Tuition Package Rate Covers 18 hours, for more info: http://offices.depaul.edu/depaul-central/Pages/default.aspx

Waivers (one or more less classes or requirements)

May occur if a student has excess transfer credit, more language than required or taken LSP 120 MTL I & LSP 121 MTL II. In these instances contact Liz Jackson to have waivers applied in your DPR.

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SURVIVAL GUIDE

PREPARED BY YOUR PEER MENTORS

Utilize your faculty advisor to talk about graduate school and your career path.

Connect with your peer advisors in 451-C to find out more information.

Use the degree progress report function on Campus Connect.

Join a research lab in your sophomore/junior year to gain experience.

Remember: any research experience is good experience!

DO NOT overload yourself with too many things. You will end up unhappy and feeling

overwhelmed.

Join 2 research labs if you are planning on going to graduate school and stay in just those two

labs consistently throughout your time at DePaul University.

Try and get yourself noticed in your labs and classes: participate a lot, invite thoughtful

questions and comments to the discussions, and do all the readings.

Remember to leave some time to enjoy your life and your family and friends.

Start to generate your CV/ Resume and go to the Career Center for advice so that it is well-

prepared for others to review.

Volunteer somewhere such as a hospital or organization to put some more experience on your

CV/Resume.

Do not stay at an internship you aren’t enjoying. Internships are meant to help us gain

experience but also to help us realize what our interests are and there are too many

opportunities out there to stay somewhere that makes you unhappy.

If you are planning on going to graduate school, try to possibly minor in something that is

culturally diverse so graduate schools see that you are interested in diversity (it is very

important to most graduate programs).

If graduate school is not your immediate plan after you graduate, the Career Center is a helpful

place to start but also speak with your advisor or other faculty that know you well to help

generate plans.

Start discussing your career goals/plans early. Even if they may change, it is helpful to start early

with getting on track with classes and experiences that will tailor your plans.

Ask peers about courses and professors they’ve enjoyed.

Ask peers about their experience in their concentrations.

Attend concentration information sessions to ensure you choose the best match for your

interests.

Join PSICHI and/or Psychology Club.

Go to PSICHI website and find your match for research: http://psichi.depaul.wordpress.com.

Take advantage of the Ray! Working out is a great way to reduce your stress.

Take advantages of resources on campus (i.e., Writing Center, Steans Center, tutors for stats

and LSP 120/121) they are a part of your tuition.

Look for internships; DePaul Experience and the Steans Center is a great resource.

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If you are in a psychology class in which the topics and discussions interest you talk to that

professor about doing research with them or getting involved with them (all experience is good

experience)!

When you come across professors you really like, build relationships with them.

Try to study abroad. The experience is so enriching and, even if your schedule is slammed, you

can fit it in some way (i.e., over the winter intersession, summer).

If you’re a commuter, find a schedule that works for you. Some students have found it helpful to

have a break between classes so they can get some work done. Other students have found it

helpful to take all their classes on two days (i.e., Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday) so

they are able to volunteer, intern, or work on the other days.

Take advantage of DePaul’s Counseling Center. It could be helpful to speak with someone who

has a non-biased viewpoint about your life if you need another way to decompress.