Psychology Student Guide 2014-15
Spring Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 College of Science and Health Department of Psychology Spring Welcome! Susan McMahon, Department Chair Sheldon Cotler, Director of Human Services Program and Honors Program (2013-14) Psi Chi Officers for 2014-15 Virginia Cox, President Jack Obrien, President-elect Sophia Odeh, Secretary (President, Peer Mentors) Hannah Schmidt, Treasurer Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 1 Table of Contents Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………..……....3 Contact List……………………………………………………………..…………………………….4 Recommended Websites……………………………………………………………………………...4 FAQ’s………………………………………………………………………………………………….5 Core Curriculum…………………………………………………..……………………………….…6 Math Requirements…………………………………………………………………………………..6 Statistics……………………………………………………………………………………………….7 Quantitative Reasoning requirement………………………………………………………………..7 Bachelor of Arts Degree………………………………………………………………………………8 Modern Language Requirement……………………………………………………………………..9 Overview of Bachelor of Arts Concentrations………………………………………………………10 Bachelor of Science Degree……………………………………………………...…………………..11 Bachelor of Science Concentrations………………………………………………………………...13 Psychology Minors……………………………….…………………………………………….…….14 Student Involvement…………………………………………………………………………………15 Research Opportunities………………………………………………………………………………17 Sample Four Year Plan………………………………………………………………………………18 Senior Year Planning for Graduate School..………………………………………………………..19 Frequently Asked Questions about Psychology Professions..……………………………………...20 Tutoring Schedule for Statistics...………………………………………………………….….……..22 Senior Checklist ……………….……………………………………………………………………...23 Time Grid for Lincoln Park…………………………………………………………………………..24 Purpose This guide is one of many advising resources for our psychology undergraduate students. It will be updated periodically. The official resources --such as the Catalog and the Student Handbook --must also be consulted. Throughout this guide there will be highlighted green items to indicate opportunities for career and professional development. There is no substitute for in-person advising and visiting the department to talk to our staff, peer mentors and faculty. We look forward to meeting you! Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 2 Introduction Our Commitment The Psychology department values the opportunity to fully develop our students as scholars, professionals and lifelong learners who are meaningfully engaged in the community. Our award winning faculty provides students with knowledge, skills and experiences consistent with the science and application of psychology. What You Achieve by Studying Psychology Research and critical thinking skills A thorough understanding of psychology's theoretical foundations Excellent written and oral communication skills Highly-valued collaboration skills Experiential learning Internship opportunities Preparation for graduate and professional programs, as well as the workforce What You Can Expect From teaching to scholarship, service to scientific endeavors, our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing a top-tier education. You can expect: Instruction from nationally recognized and award-winning faculty Access to award-winning programs Dedicated advising staff for academic support and career planning Access to experts who will connect you with resources and opportunities within DePaul and community-based organizations Supervised research experiences, including undergraduate honors projects A large and diverse community of students Internships in a diverse array of organizations Opportunities to join the Psychology Club, PSI CHI, Peer Mentoring and more Degree Programs and Minors Offered DePaul offers eight undergraduate degree concentrations (2-Bachelor of Science; 5–Bachelor of Arts, which allow students to develop specialized training in psychology -- including an online degree completion program. The department has five options for minors. Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 3 Contact List Department of Psychology LPC, Byrne Hall, 420, 2219 North Kenmore Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60614-3504 773-325-7887 Who to contact for Undergraduate Advising Contact: [email protected] • • • • • • • • Associate Chair, Christine Reyna [email protected] for professor concerns and exceptions Director of Undergraduate Studies, Theresa Luhrs, PhD [email protected], Byrne 451-A for all questions relating to advising for undergraduate and graduate degrees, research and PSI CHI Director of Psychology Honors Program, Kimberly Quinn, PhD, [email protected] Community Internship Program, Olya Glantsman, PhD, [email protected] Human Service Internship Program, Molly Brown, PhD, [email protected] Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree of Industrial and Organizational concentration only/ Psychology (MS) Douglas Cellar, PhD, [email protected] Director of Psychology Statistics Tutoring, Jennifer Zimmerman, PhD, [email protected] Your faculty advisor will be assigned when you achieve 72 hours (see Campus Connection) Staff • • • Academic Advisor, Elizabeth Jackson, Byrne 451-B [email protected] 773-325-4789 8:30 best time to call. Office hours: Typically M-TH 9-4:30; F 9-2 (by appointment) but email for automatic message with current schedule. Walk-ins & appointments for registration, degree progress and other questions. All walk-in for 1st two weeks of quarter and the week of registration. Appointments for graduation reviews. Ellen Dulaney, Graduate Mentor, contact: [email protected] Lauren Paez, McGowan South, Suite 400 [email protected] First year students with less than 30 hours may schedule appointments to keep on track with first year requirements. Students • • • • Peer Mentors, Byrne 451-C (M-TH 9-5) available to answer your questions about concentrations PSI CHI present workshops on a variety of topics relating to graduate school, see website Psychology Club co-host workshops with PSI CHI, see PSI CHI website, all welcome! Statistics Tutors (TBA) See learning center schedule Websites Department of Psychology PSI CHI http://psichidepaul.wordpress.com/ follow for announcements of opportunities American Psychological Association www.apa.org Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 4 Hello psychology student! You have picked a dynamic major/minor in psychology. Let’s talk! We’d like to hear more about your interests and goals so we can connect you with resources and opportunities. 1. We know it is important to answer your questions in a timely manner to inform your academic decisions. There are high traffic times in the quarter so it’s necessary to prepare in advance and follow up with us. You are welcome to drop-in for advising! 2. You will receive periodic advising emails from [email protected] with reminders and other time-sensitive information. Please look for these in your mailbox. 3. We encourage you to follow the website: https://psichidepaul.wordpress.com/ to be more connected to announcements of opportunities. 4. When you have achieved 72 hours (end of sophomore year) you will be assigned to a faculty advisor. This connection is vital to your professional/career development whether you decide to pursue psychology in graduate school or not. Meanwhile, here are some frequently asked questions to help you take the next steps! FAQS 1. What if I have questions or need support? Where do I start? Walk-in anytime during open office hours to psychology undergraduate advising in Byrne 451-A, B, C. or email [email protected]. Best time to call 8:30 AM 773-325-4789. 2. Where is and how to contact the College of Science and Health? McGowan South, #400 Office of Academic Advising Support [email protected] 3. What are the requirements for other majors and minors? Catalog 4. How do I get permission to transfer in credit? CSH forms 5. How do I make a request for late withdrawal from a class? late withdrawal 6. What if I have special circumstances blocking my ability to be successful? Talk with Dean of Student Office to learn about resources Dean of Students 7. Where do I find pre-health information? Prehealth 8. What if I have financial aid eligibility, registration and tuition questions? DePaul Central 9. How do I find out about scholarships? Each year apply: Scholarships email: [email protected] 10. What if I have a question about academic policy? Undergraduate Handbook 11. How do I find my overall and Psychology GPA? These are listed separately the right side of your degree progress report. Select the box beneath “Psychology Major GPA” to view. 12. What is the schedule for the Learning Center tutors? Learning Center 13. Where can I learn more about the University’s Internship Program? UIP classes 14. What if I want to explore other college/majors/minors at DePaul? OAAS Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 5 Core Curriculum Core All psychology majors are required to take five core classes. C- or better required to count toward the major requirements. 1. PSY 105 Introduction to Psychology (must take both introductory classes, but may take in either order) 2. PSY 106 Introduction to Psychology 3. PSY 240 Statistics (must complete with C- or better to take research classes PSY 241 & 242) 4. PSY 241 Research I (must take both research classes, but may take in either order) 5. PSY 242 Research II Introduction to Psychology Test Credit: Students with AP credit (score of 4 or 5) for psychology will receive 8 hours of credit for PSY 105 and 106. A lower score will not generate any credit. Incoming students must follow university procedures and have scores sent to admissions. For more information, see Test and Credit Transfer Credit: Students who have college transfer credit (from a semester school) for introduction to psychology with a grade of C- or better will have met the PSY 105 and PSY 106 requirement. These students receive credit for PSY 105 and have permission to either take PSY 106 or meet the hours with another PSY class. The department academic advisor will make this adjustment in the student’s degree progress report. Contact [email protected] Grades: Students must successfully pass an introductory course with C- or better to meet the prerequisite for most psychology courses. There are a few non-major psychology courses that do not have a prerequisite. Major Level Courses Courses that are numbered 200-303 are not applicable to the major (except PSY 240, 241, 242) Students may take these courses for general electives, not liberal studies credit. Math MAT 100 or MAT 101: Psychology majors must take or place out of MAT 100 Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning or MAT 101 Intermediate Algebra to demonstrate readiness to take the core class PSY 240 Statistics. Students who have questions about their math placement score may contact: [email protected] To learn more about MAT placements and how to prepare: math placement MAT 130 Pre-calculus: Students who plan to pursue the Bachelor of Science degree or wish to take courses that require higher level Math must take or place out of MAT 101MAT 130. These students will be taking either higher level MAT and or Biology courses which require MAT 130 Pre-calculus. Exceptions: Students who are exempt from the math placement test will be eligible to take PSY 240. However may need to take the test to take courses requiring MAT 130. For more information on exemptions, see the DePaul University website exemptions Students who need to take Math courses or additional preparatory math courses may wish to consider the First Year Advising Success (FYAS) courses offered during the summer and winter intersession. These courses do not count for credit, but will meet prerequisites if successfully completed. For more information contact [email protected] Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 6 Statistics The department will accept designated statistics courses (MAT 137, MAT 242, BIO 206, and SOC 279) as a substitute for PSY 240 Statistics. Students may have credit for more than one statistics course. Tutoring is offered for statistics during autumn, winter and spring quarters. There is no tutoring in the summer. Students must have thorough knowledge of statistics to take PSY 340 Statistics II. It is a required course for Bachelor of Science students. Students who wish to take this course are encouraged to take it the quarter after PSY 240. Build your resume: Students who excel in statistics may be considered for statistics tutor positions and would earn course credit for Mentoring and Tutoring in Psychology. For more information contact the Director of Psychology Statistics Tutoring, Jennifer Zimmerman. [email protected] LSP 120 & 121 – Quantitative Reasoning & Technological Literacy I & II Students are encouraged to take these foundation courses in their first year or soon thereafter. Similar to any math course, students must master material before advancing, so will need to allow time to practice. There will be tutoring offered every quarter except during the summer. These classes are also offered online, but students must assess their own comfort with the online format and may still use the tutoring services. Exceptions: All psychology majors are required to take LSP 120 & 121, except: Students who transfer in with calculus or statistics credit will not be required to take LSP 120. This course must be waived by an advisor in the student’s degree progress report. Students who test out of these classes will have these requirements waived. There is a separate placement test administered by the Quantitative Reasoning Center in their lab. Illinois Articulation Initiative: Transfer students who have fulfilled the Math requirement for the IAI agreement are exempt from these courses. Those who are IAI but have not yet met the Math may take LSP 120 (or other indicated classes) to meet the MAT, but need to consult first with an advisor. In addition courses taken to meet any remaining IAI liberal studies requirements will need to be directed in the Degree Progress Report by an advisor. Learning Domain Waiver: Students who have taken both LSP 120 and LSP 121 may contact [email protected] and request that one liberal student learning domain be waived. Students must take at least one class in each of the learning domains and may not waive either SSMW or SI – Lab. Build your skills: Students who are exempt, but wish to build proficiency in these areas, are encouraged to take these courses for general elective credit. Students will develop useful skills in Excel, Power point, SPSS and Access Data base. Build your resume: Those who take these classes and demonstrate a high level of achievement might want to consider applying to be a tutor in quantitative reasoning. For more information contact the Quantitative Reasoning Center. Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 7 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY Liberal Studies (21) General Electives (14) Psychology Classes (13) Psychology: Students must take at least 13 psychology courses (52 hours). The majority of these classes (7) must be taken at DePaul University. Students must select one concentration within the Bachelor of Arts degree program. Students must earn C- or better in all of major psychology classes. Overall must have a psychology GPA of C or better. Students may retake classes and the second attempt will replace the first grade in their GPA. General electives: Students will have 14 open general electives (56 hours). These courses may be fulfilled with any class of the student’s choice, including courses to meet a double major or minor in another discipline, language courses to meet the language requirement or additional psychology courses. Students might also opt for additional experiential learning courses, such as internship classes, research credit and so forth. (Exception: Students who transfer in with IAI status or overage transfer credit may need additional general electives to compensate for the hours needed to graduate and or residency. Make sure you meet with an academic advisor to make this adjustment in your degree progress report.) Liberal Studies: The remaining 21 classes (84 hours) are composed of liberal studies requirement. These include 8 Liberal Studies Core classes and 13 Learning Domains (3 Art & Literature, 2 Philosophical Inquiry, 2 Religious Dimensions, 3 Scientific Inquiry, 1 Self Society and Modern World and 2 Understanding the Past). Psychology courses that are also approved Self, Society and Modern World Learning Domain courses (such as PSY 105 and 106) or SI (PSY 241 Research Methods) will not count toward liberal studies for declared psychology majors (exception: IAI students and double majors in psychology). Students who have surpassed the language requirement may be eligible for Modern Language Option which allows up to two language classes to be applied to learning domains. Students who have taken both LSP 120 & 121 have earned one learning domain waiver. Graduation requirements: Bachelor of Arts students must achieve 192 credit hours at minimum and meet the senior residency by taking the last 60 hours/15 classes at DePaul University. Students must achieve an overall GPA of C or better. Students use the degree progress report to monitor their progress and must meet with advising periodically to have this report audited. There is a modern language Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 8 requirement (more information to follow). Any questions about meeting the graduation requirements may be directed to [email protected] . Remember your GPA may be the key to future opportunities! Meet with tutors, mentors and faculty advisors for academic success tips. Find out about professional and graduate programs and their GPA requirements. College of Science and Health - Core Requirements - Modern Language Requirements (MLR) modern language requirement FAQ's Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree students will be required to demonstrate competence in a modern language equivalent to the proficiency attained from one year of college-level language study. Such competence may be demonstrated in one of several ways: completing the last course in the fourth-year high school sequence of any language (or equivalent in honors classes) completing the last course in the first-year college sequence of any language (at DePaul these courses are numbered 101,102 and 103) completing a college course beyond the first-year level in any language achieving a satisfactory score on any of the Modern Language placement examinations at DePaul achieving a satisfactory rating in a proficiency examination accepted by DePaul achieving a score of 3 or higher on the Advance Placement (AP) test for any language achieving a score of 5 or higher in the Language B assessment from a Standard or Higher Level International Baccalaureate (IB) program achieving a satisfactory score on the CLEP examination Inter-college transfers to CSH must meet requirement in place on effective date of ICT. This is a marketable skill! You might want to take advantage of the opportunity to further develop your language proficiency and even earn a language minor. Typically this is five courses at 200/300 level. Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 9 Bachelor of Arts Concentrations Overview BACHELOR OF ARTS – FIVE CONCENTRATIONS – CHOOSE BY JUNIOR YEAR 5 CORE PSYCHOLOGY: 105 Intro, PSY 106 Intro, PSY 240 Statistics, PSY 241 Research I, and PSY 242 Research II INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS The department has two concentrations with senior year internship. This is an opportunity to gain applied experience in psychology. Juniors must be accepted into program. The application requires volunteer experience and a letter of letter of recommendation from psychology faculty. Accepted applicants take specific classes in junior year to prepare. In the senior year they intern 6-8 hours per week in a variety of settings. This program fulfills Junior Year Experiential Learning. HUMAN COMMUNITY SERVICES Deadline to apply is Deadline to apply is 2/15 of junior year. 11/1 of junior year. Notified of Notified of acceptance prior to acceptance prior to spring break. The goal is to gain winter break. The goal is to gain practical experience practical applied in research and experience to explore action to develop career paths in the intervention mental health field. strategies. Students in other concentrations may earn course credit for Junior Year Experiential Learning by participating in several field experiences for career preparedness. Here are some of the options: • Study Abroad • Volunteer through Steans Center • Student Involvement Activities (See Org Sync) • Career Center’s University Internship Program (UIP) – 100 hours in internship Internships • Senior Psychology Honors Research Project • An approved JYEL Class, such as PSY 305 (with 25 hours of service). Psychology majors not required to take PSY JYEL. INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL The goal is to gain a foundation in how psychology is applied to issues of critical relevance to business and organizations. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT The goal is to gain a foundation to prepare for a variety of fields that focus on children or adolescents. The 5 open PSY electives allow for specialized interests. STANDARD The goal is to provide a preparation for graduate program in psychology with advanced research courses PSY 333 Child PSY 347 Social PSY 353 Abnormal PSY 380 Industrial Organizational PSY 333 Child PSY 334 Adolescent PSY 347 Social PSY 347 - Social PSY 377 - Physiological PSY 351 - Theories or PSY 360 - Cognitive JUNIOR YEAR Winter: PSY 357 Applied I Spring: PSY 358 Applied II (application to internship sites) SENIOR YEAR Autumn, Winter and Spring: PSY 395 Fieldwork/Internship PSY 354 Community One diversity from : PSY 325 Women PSY 326 Men PSY 345 Cultural PSY 346 African Am. Either: PSY 347 Social or 380 Industrial Org. Either: PSY 333 Child or PSY 334 Adolescent Either: PSY 351 Personality or PSY 353 Abnormal JUNIOR YEAR Spring: PSY 356 – Field Research & Action (application to sites) SENIOR YEAR Autumn and Winter: PSY 359 – Field Work 2 - I/O classes Either: PSY 343 Measurement or Five major level PSY (numbered 317 and above) One from: PSY 340 Stats II or PSY 342 Research III or PSY 343 Psychological Measurement PSY 340 Statistics II Four major level PSY electives (numbered 317 and above) Four major level PSY electives (numbered 317 and above) Outstanding students may apply in their junior year to the 5year BA/MA program in I/O Psychology. Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 10 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY Liberal Studies (21) Psychology classes (13) General Elective (8-9) MAT and or BIO (5-6) Psychology: Students must take at least 13 Psychology courses (52 hours). The majority of these classes (7) must be taken at DePaul University. Students must select one concentration within the Bachelor of Science degree program. Students must take their core classes (PSY 240, PSY 241 and PSY 242) early in their program to meet prerequisites for 8 advanced core classes that emphasize research courses. Students must earn C- or better in their major psychology classes. Overall must have psychology GPA of C or better. Students may retake classes and the second attempt will replace the first grade in their GPA. Required Biology and Math: Students must take or place out of MAT 130 pre-calculus to advance in this degree program. AP credit is applicable. Depending on the concentration selected, there will be either: 20 hours /5 major level classes in BIO and or MAT 24 hours/6 major level classes in BIO, including BIO 191 General BIO I, 192 General BIO II, and BIO 193 General BIO III Tips for Success: Students will benefit from a strong background in Math and Biology in high school or college prior to taking these courses. AP credit will count, but it will be important to also retake the science courses at DePaul University to meet entry requirements for pre-health careers. Students who are taking major level science classes courses must allow extra time for the Lecture, discussion and lab requirements. Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 11 Pre-health Careers: Students who are preparing for pre-health careers will have additional requirements to consider, such as Chemistry and Physics. MAT 131 Trigonometry is required for Physics courses. Students must consult with Prehealth Advising Contact: [email protected] or Lindsey Burdick [email protected], McGowan South, Suite 400 General electives: There will be either 8 or 9 open general electives depending on the concentration selected. (Exception: Students who transfer in with IAI status or overage transfer credit may need additional general electives to compensate for the hours needed to graduate and or residency. Make sure you meet with an academic advisor to make this adjustment in your degree progress report.) Liberal Studies: The remaining 21 classes (84 hours) are composed of liberal studies requirement. These include 8 Liberal Studies Core classes and 13 Learning Domains (3 Art & Literature, 2 Philosophical Inquiry, 2 Religious Dimensions, 3 Scientific Inquiry, 1 Self Society and Modern World and 2 Understanding the Past). There is no double counting of these required courses toward Liberal Studies and the required major level biology and or math. However any additional applicable courses (such as CHE and PHY) may be used for Liberal Studies Scientific Inquiry Learning domains. Psychology courses that are also approved Self, Society and Modern World courses (such as PSY 105 and 106) or SI (PSY 241 Research Methods) will not count toward liberal studies for declared psychology majors (exception: IAI students and double majors in psychology). Students who have taken both LSP 120 & 121 Math and Technological Literacy courses earn one learning domain waiver (not SSMW or SI lab). Contact [email protected] to have this credit applied in your degree progress report. Students who have credit for a modern language may have earned Modern Language Option credit to be applied to their learning domains. Transfer students with an overage of liberal studies credit may be eligible to have a learning domain waived by an academic advisor. Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 12 Bachelor of Science Concentrations Overview 5 CORE PSYCHOLOGY 8 ADVANCED CORE It is helpful to complete the entire core in freshman and sophomore years to be on track for higher level courses: PSY 105 Intro, PSY 106 Intro, PSY 240 Statistics, PSY 241 Research I, and PSY 242 Research II. PSY 340 Statistics II (best taken in quarter after PSY 240), PSY 342 Research III, PSY 343 Psychological Measurements, PSY 360 Theories of Learning and Cognition, and PSY 377 Physiological Psychology. It is recommended to take PSY 377 early in junior year to meet requirements for some advanced BIO classes that focus on cognitive neuroscience. YOU HAVE A CHOICE: SELECT ONE CONCENTRATION General (8 CLASSES) Cognitive Neuroscience (8 CLASSES) The goal is to prepare for careers in science, as well as further graduate study in psychology. Students with a strong interest in science will benefit from this extensive study in biological science or math and research methodology. The goal is to understand the nature of cognition from a neural perspective. Students with a strong interest in science will benefit from this extensive study in biological science and research methodology. 3 major level PSY classes 3 major level PSY classes from the following: Numbered 317 and higher PSY 348 Social Cognition & Mental Control, PSY 353 Abnormal Psychology, PSY 363 Alcoholism, Drug Addiction & Recovery PSY 364 Health Psychology & Stress Management, PSY 373 Happiness, Judgment and Decision Making Five Major level Biology and or Math Courses Major Level BIO are courses numbered 191 and above, excluding BIO 202 and BIO 206. This is subject to change and must be confirmed by current catalog’s course descriptions. Major Level MAT are courses numbered MAT 135 and above. This is subject to change and must be confirmed in current catalog’s course descriptions. Six Major level Biology Courses BIO 191-192-193 required and recommended to take in the first or second year. Sequences start in autumn or winter. AP credit for BIO 191 will not meet pre-health requirements, but will prepare for these rigorous courses. Consult with your faculty advisor and see the BIO department guide for sequencing and prerequisites. Completion of BIO 191, 192, 193 and PSY 377 Physiological PSY will meet the prerequisite for: BIO 339 Cellular Neurobiology, BIO 340 Systems, and BIO 341 Topics in Neurobiology Preparing for Health Careers: Students preparing for health professions might need to include a year of general BIO (3 classes), BIO anatomy and BIO physiology (2 classes), 2 years of CHE (6 classes) and one year of PHY (3 classes). The CHE and PHY sequences are offered during the school year and in summer. MAT 131 Trigonometry or placement out is prerequisite for PHY. Students study in PSY will help prepare for MCAT https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/mcat/ . Getting Experience: There are many hospitals in proximity to campus with volunteer opportunities, such as Advocate Illinois Masonic, Northwestern Memorial, and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital. Rush University Medical Center, Swedish Covenant and the University of Chicago’s School of Medicine and others are within commuting distance. The Career Center has access to information on these locations. Email Hilarie Longnecker at [email protected] and follow her website: http://careercenter.depaul.edu/advice/csh.aspx Students are encouraged consult with their faculty advisors and work on research teams for several years to prepare for careers and future study. Seniors may apply to do a senior honors project and fulfill Junior Year Experiential Learning by working on research. See opportunities: http://psichidepaul.wordpress.com/ . Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 13 Five Minors in Psychology: 6 Psychology Courses Two Introductory courses: PSY 105 Introduction I and PSY 106 Introduction II (or equivalent) required. Overall students must earn 24 hours/ 6 classes in psychology with the majority (4 classes/16 hours) completed at DePaul. Students must earn C- or better with overall C or better. Students must be non-majors and may only earn one minor. Applied Industrial Fundamentals of Psychological General Organizational Psychology Research Methods Students apply Students explore Students gain a foundation in Students Students select courses in psychological theories the behaviors that the major topic areas in obtain basic psychology tailored to and research to fields contribute to a psychology. This minor is training in their particular interests or that integrate applied successful or good for people who want to statistics and career goals. This minor psychological problematic work round out their current major research allows students maximum perspectives including environment. This with core courses in methods, flexibility to complement health care, education, minor psychology or think they which can be a variety of majors and community outreach, complements a might want to pursue a useful in areas of interest. and sports major course of psychology oriented major in careers or study tied closely graduate school (e.g., social graduate with businesses. work). programs that might have a research or data analysis component. 2 Required: Required: 2 from approved list: Required: Two courses that are PSY 333 Child Psychology major level (numbered 353 Abnormal PSY 380 PSY 334 Adolescent PSY 240 317 or above) Psychology and PSY Industrial PSY 347 Social Psychology Statistics Organizational PSY 351 Personality 354 Community PSY 360 Theories of Psychology Learning and Cognition PSY 361 History & Systems PSY 373 Happiness, Judgment, Decision-making Recommended/Not At least one from At least one Required List: required list: from the PSY 317 Int. Relations approved list: PSY 333 Child Psych 355 Groups & PSY 334 Adolescent Organizations PSY 241 PSY 345 Cultural Methods I PSY 363 Alcoholism, 381 Personnel Drug Addiction and PSY 242 Recovery 382 Methods II PSY 364 Health Organizational Psychology and Stress Behavior PSY 340 Management Statistics II PSY 366 Behavioral 385 Training & Problems of Children Development PSY 342 PSY 367 Psychology Research III of Exceptional 388 Topics Children PSY 343 Measurement 2 PSY classes of choice (see recommended list for suggestions, but not required) Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 14 Student Involvement Think about your work resume and applications for graduate programs. The student groups listed below are opportunities to network with other students, staff and professors in the department while developing your professional plans. Your participation will demonstrate how you are a student leader. There also are opportunities to be club officers. Check on Orgsyc to learn about other organizations on campus. Psychology Club – all are welcome to join! The Psychology Club meets with Psi Chi, but is not an honors society. The only requirements are that you are a DePaul student with an interest in psychology. How to join: submit application with $15.00 Check payable to “DePaul University” (Write your student ID on the memo of the check) PSI CHI Honors Society Before submitting your application for Psi Chi membership, you must be sure that you meet all the Requirements: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Must be enrolled as a student at DePaul University Must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.25 Must have a minimum psychology GPA of 3.50 Must be at least a second-semester sophomore Do not need to be a major or minor in psychology Must have completed at least 14 (3.5 classes) quarter hours of psychology courses. How to Join: 1. Complete the application online 2. You’ll find your psychology major GPA on your degree progress report 3. Make $75.00* check payable to “DePaul University” ($55 is International Organization fee, $20 is chapter fee to cover costs of serving food at meetings and the costs of induction ceremony) 4. Provide a complete copy of your unofficial transcript 5. Write your full name and student ID on the memo of the check 6. Submit all materials to the Byrne Hall 420 in one envelope *If you would like graduation cords and you are graduating this year, please add $16.00 to your registration fee. Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 15 Psychology Peer Mentors This is an opportunity to contribute to the department and provide support to advising. Students must apply and interview with the department advisor to be considered for these few positions. It is possible to earn credit for Mentoring/Tutoring in Psychology. Peer Mentors are responsible for: designing bulletin boards, providing advising materials, visiting introductory classrooms, updating websites, helping with open registration, attending workshops, coordinating annual art show and planning special events to enhance the student experience. They are on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peermentordepaul and the PSI CHI/Psychology Club website: https://psichidepaul.wordpress.com/meet-your-peer-advisors/ Students must meet the following requirements: Senior standing (in spring, juniors may also apply); Completed core requirements (research methods); GPA of 3.0 or above Interested applicants may contact [email protected] to discuss further. Spring application has closed. Psychology Statistics Tutors Students who are exceptional in statistics may have opportunity to earn credit tutoring statistics. Students who are interested contact Jennifer Zimmerman [email protected] DePaul Run Club The Department of Psychology and Peer Mentors are the proud sponsors of the DePaul Run Club. The purpose is to encourage taking care of our overall health and wellness through running. There are weekly group runs on Fridays, 10-11 AM. All levels welcome. To participate or learn more, join on OrgSync Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 16 Research Opportunities Research Assistants Our faculty and graduate students are actively involved in conducting research. Students may learn more about the ongoing research by asking their professors and reading the department website. In some instances there are opportunities to volunteer to work on research teams. Students would need to meet the prerequisites and interview for these positions. Professors may also offer credit for these experiences which may count toward Psychology major credit as well as open general electives or Junior Year Experiential Learning. Students are encouraged to follow the PSI CHI’s website under Getting Experience, Matchmaker: research opportunities to receive timely updates. There are additional research opportunities, such as DUOS program that require further application Students who are approved for credit by the research supervisor will need to submit the independent study form (signed by professor) to the department academic advisor to be registered. Psychology Honors Program Program Description The Honors program enables students to complete a supervised research project during the student’s senior year. The student works directly with a faculty sponsor on the research project (and may also work closely with a graduate student supervised by that faculty member), completes whatever final assessment is determined suitable by the faculty sponsor (e.g., thesis, paper for submission to professional journal), and presents their findings in poster form at Psych Night (late May/early June). The student also attends regular seminars with other Honors students (scheduling TBA). Eligibility Requirements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Minimum overall GPA 3.3 Minimum Psychology GPA 3.5 Supervision commitment from faculty sponsor (and faculty signature on application form) Completion of PSY 240, 241, 242 with no less than one A and two Bs Understanding of research area and feasibility of proposed research (as evidenced in application) Procedures 1. 2. 3. Students submit formal applications to Dr. Kimberly Quinn.- Completed application forms may be submitted via email to [email protected] or deposited in the letter box outside Dr. Quinn’s office (Byrne 565). Students accepted into the program register for at least four (and no more than 12) hours of PSY 396 Honors in Psychology, using the Independent Study form. Students are encouraged (but not required) to enroll in a. PSY 340 Statistics II and b. PSY 342 Research Methods III or PSY 343 Psychological Measurement. Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 17 Sample Timeline This is intended only as an overview of our program’s requirements. Every student will want to make informed decisions when planning their schedule. There are many factors to consider – let’s talk! First Year Autumn WRD 103 LSP 120 PSY 105 Explore/Discover Winter WRD 104 LSP 121 PSY 106 Liberal Studies Spring PSY 240 Statistics Learning Domain Learning Domain Focal Point To Do 48 hours (12 classes) Meet with advisors Meet Peer Mentors Monitor your GPA Make your summer meaningful by volunteering. See the boxes on the right hand side of your Degree Progress Report to view your overall GPA and Psychology Major GPA. Here’s a link to how to Predict GPA Second Year Autumn PSY 241 Research I LSP 200 Sophomore Seminar PSY General (or BIO/MAT if Bachelor of Science) Winter PSY 242 Research II General elective Spring Learning Domain Learning Domain PSY General (or BIO/MAT if Bachelor of Science) PSY General (or BIO/MAT if Bachelor of Science) To Do 96 Cumulative Total See faculty advisor Degree progress review with department advisor Attend PSI CHI events Attend Career Events Learn about graduate/professional programs. Your GPA matters when you apply for internship positions. Third Year Autumn Learning Domain Winter Learning Domain Spring Junior Year Experiential Learning (JYEL) PSY Liberal Studies Goals 144 Cumulative Total Get involved! PSY PSY General elective (BIO/ Liberal studies Meet with faculty advisor MAT if Science) Learning Domain Liberal General There are many ways to fulfill JYEL requirement with internships, research, study abroad and other approved courses with field experience (25 hours). Psychology majors are not limited to psychology courses. Students seeking internships or jobs to prepare for a variety of fields may participate in the Career Center’s University Internship Program (UIP). Students may take more than one JYEL course and take in any year. Make time for internship or shadowing experiences. Plan to study and take entrance exams. Fourth Year Autumn PSY Learning Domain General (or BIO/MAT if Bachelor of Science) General Winter PSY General General (or BIO if Bachelor of Science) General Spring Senior Capstone General General Goals 192 Cumulative Total Celebrate! General Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 18 Graduate School Planning What you will need o o o o o o o Completed application GRE scores Transcript Personal statement Curriculum Vita Recommendation letters (3) Writing samples / essays (depends on school) Senior Year Sample Timeline Summer/Autumn 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. GRE Find schools you are interested in (at least 10 –if you can afford apply to this many) Contact schools for information – find out average GRE scores and GPA required Find out cost of program and cost of living in the area Make contact with professors / students at schools you are interested in Request official transcripts Start personal statement November 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Personal statement Have people read your drafts Ask letter writers to write you a recommendation letter Give them ample notice (at least a month) Give them materials Retake GRE (if needed) December 1. 2. 3. Complete applications (earliest deadlines are Dec 1st) Keep copies of your materials Check that recommendation letters were received January 1. 2. Keep submitting applications (if applicable) Start FAFSA – financial aid February / March Relax April Celebrate!!! Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 19 Frequently Asked Career Questions (source www.apa.org) Psychologist vs. Counselor? Both help people deal with emotional stress, but licensed clinical, counseling, or educational psychologists must have a doctorate in psychology, which requires 5-to-7 years of postgraduate work. Most licensed counselors have master's degrees, which requires 2-to-3 years of postgraduate work. Doctorate vs. Master's in Psychology? This depends on your career goals and what area of psychology you'd like to practice. People with master's degrees usually work in group counseling practices, clinics, program for specific populations (drug abusers, battered wives, chronic psychiatric patients, etc.), and employee assistance programs. In today’s market of managed health care, Ph.D. level psychologists are more recognized by health insurers and HMOs, have more privileges in the area of testing and assessment, and receive higher per-session fees. They are also more competitive in receiving teaching posts at colleges and universities. Doctoral degrees will enable you to earn more money, to work in positions with more responsibility (and status), and to have more independence. Of course, doctoral programs are hard to get into, and take more time and effort to complete--typically at least 4-6 years beyond the bachelor's degree. A master's degree gives you more occupational advantages than a bachelor's degree, but less than a doctoral degree. On the other hand, master's programs are easier to get into than doctoral programs; they are also less difficult and take less time to complete (typically 2 years beyond the bachelor's degree). What can I do with a Master’s Degree? People with Master’s degrees work in a variety of settings. Many conduct research and work with interviewing, data collection, and data analysis in university, medical, government, and private settings. Others work in health settings, businesses, and schools. Many people with Master's degrees and state licenses work as therapists in community clinics and medical settings, or as counselors, supervisors, and administrators of residential treatment facilities. Some work under the direction of a Doctoral psychologist, especially in clinical, counseling, and school settings, where they may be involved in testing and assessment. Still others work in organizations with jobs in personnel selection, training, and job satisfaction. According to the APA, only about 1/3 of those with a master's degree in psychology find work in the field. Generally, work with a Master’s is not as highly paid as work with a Ph.D. degree. Difference between a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology? Clinical psychologists assess and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. These range from short-term crises, such as difficulties resulting from adolescent rebellion, to more severe, chronic conditions, such as schizophrenia. Some clinical psychologists treat specific problems exclusively, such as phobias or clinical depression. Others focus on specific populations: youngsters, ethnic minority groups, gays and lesbians, or the elderly. Counseling psychologists help people to accommodate to change or to make changes in their lifestyle. They might provide vocational and career assessment and guidance or help someone come to terms with the death of a loved one. They help students adjust to college, and people to stop smoking or overeating. They also consult with physicians on physical problems that have underlying psychological causes. Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 20 Differences Between PhD, Psy D, Ed D, and MD? A PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the traditional psychology degree which places an equal emphasis on research and clinical training. PhD programs are offered by traditional universities and are highly competitive; some programs select only 6 students per year. A PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) is a newer professional degree. It is awarded only in psychology and only in the "professional" areas of clinical and counseling psychology--not, for example, in subfields like social or developmental psychology. The major difference between the PsyD and the PhD is the emphasis on research. The PhD degree prepares clinical psychologists to be researchers (as well as practitioners); whereas, the PsyD prepares clinicians to be consumers of research (as well as practitioners). Thus, PhD programs require students to take more courses in research design and statistics and to conduct research compared to PsyD programs. In addition, PsyD programs place considerable emphasis on the provision of psychological services. The EdD is normally offered by an education department and usually signifies expertise in relating psychology to education or counseling. Graduate programs in counselor education place less emphasis on research than do psychology programs—including those in clinical and counseling psychology. In education programs, students typically get less coursework and practical experience in psychological assessment than do students in psychology programs. Moreover, preparation in this area is usually limited to educational testing--e.g., occupational interest inventories. Counselor education programs will require you to take courses and have supervised experiences in the appraisal and treatment of psychological problems. Thus, if you want to do counseling, but are not interested in doing psychological testing or research, a degree in counselor education (agency counseling or school counseling) may be just what you want. MD leads to a profession in Psychiatry. After earning their M.D. or D.O. degrees and completing any necessary internships, psychiatrists still need to complete a psychiatric residency, typically lasting four to six years. During the residency, psychiatrists generally choose to specialize in a specific subfield within psychiatry, such as neuropsychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry or addiction psychiatry. What can I do with a Bachelor’s Degree? To be a "psychologist," one must have a doctoral degree in psychology (PhD, Psy D, or, sometimes, an Ed D). This is because the nature of the work that psychologists do requires much more extensive education and training than can be gained in four years of undergraduate course work. Nonetheless, there are numerous entry-level jobs that are open to those with a bachelor's degree in psychology-although this often seems like the world's best-kept secret! You will need to do some detective work to search out job options for psychology majors. The types of entry-level jobs for which undergraduate psychology majors are typically prepared are those that use "people skills" (for example, communicating with and relating to individuals from diverse backgrounds as is required for case workers, counselor's aides, and in sales, marketing, personnel, and management positions), analytical skills (for example, figuring out why a certain problem occurs and how to minimize or eliminate it), writing skills (for example, writing a logically developed report), and research skills (for example, using statistics, tables, and graphs to analyze problems and communicate relevant findings). It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that these skills can be used in a wide variety of work settings. Human services (counseling, social work), business, criminal justice (probation officer, corrections officer), health and recreation, and education are areas that come readily to mind. Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 21 The Department of Psychology is providing Drop-In Statistics Tutoring (for PSY 240 & 340) Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Time 9:40-4:10 8:00-9:30; 11:20-5:50 9:40-11:10; 1:00-4:10 8:00-4:10; 6:00-7:30 1:30-5:30 Location O’Connell 300 O’Connell 300 O’Connell 300 O’Connell 300 O’Connell 300 Come and do your work, discuss statistics, ask questions, and get guidance in a stress-free environment. Work one-on-one and in small groups with knowledgeable students. We hope to see you there! (For more information, contact Dr. Zimmerman) Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 22 Department of Psychology Senior “to do” list This is exciting! Congratulations on your achievements! Here are some steps to graduation: 1. You’ll want to be sure you know the requirements to meet graduation requirements. o Check your degree progress report (DPR) online for accuracy. o General electives: may require adjustment for overage or underage of transfer credit. o Hours: Students must earn at minimum 192 quarter hours. This is usually achieved by taking 4 classes per quarter, for four years. In some instances more hours are needed to meet your program plan requirements. The tuition package rate covers 18 hours. o If you retake a class for which you previously have earned credit, you do not earn additional hours. However, the second attempt replaces the original grade in your GPA. o Additional courses: These courses in are non-applicable to your degree o Senior residency requires you to take your last 60 hours at DePaul University. Remember there is a limit to 99 transfer credit hours from a 2-year school. o Major Majority requires you to take the majority of your psychology courses at DePaul University (7 courses) o Modern Language requirement is for Bachelor of Arts degree applicants. Typically this is met by either 4 years of high school language or taking one year of language (101, 102, and 103) at DePaul University. It is possible take place out to demonstrate proficiency. o GPA: Students must achieve 2.0 or better GPA overall and in their major field. Only grades of C- or above are applicable to major field requirements. o Honors: 3.5-3.699 Cum Laude, 3.7-3.849 Magna Cum Laude, 3.85 Summa Cum Laude 2. Schedule quarterly meetings with your faculty advisor for guidance on graduate school goals and keeping the door open for future opportunities. Classes or activities to do? Will GPA meet graduate school criteria? Need tests for graduate/professional programs? Do you have letters of recommendation? 3. Meet with Career Center (SAC 192) counselors to assess your job readiness and experience. Get help with your resume and interview skills. Explore and learn about different career paths. 4. Meet with Liz Jackson [email protected] for a graduation review and to see if your DPR is accurate. It’s best to check in junior year and each quarter of the senior year. 5. Apply for Graduation on Campus Connect (Student Center “my academics” Graduation) to notify college that you plan to finish your degree in a specific quarter. Deadlines to apply are: 10/1 (if done autumn); 1/15 (if done winter); 2/1 (if done spring); 7/15 (if done summer). You must RSVP & order cap & gown by April 18 to be listed in commencement guide. 6. If you are university honors or double major, be sure to check-in those advisors as well. Minors may need to consult with the respective departments. 7. When you register for last quarter, re-check your degree progress to make sure all areas green (done) or yellow (in progress). If any are red, contact [email protected] 8. There is one annual graduation ceremony on 6/14/15) all autumn, winter, spring, and summer 2014-15 degree candidates are eligible to walk the stage! 9. When your degree is posted you will receive an email from Records. Your official transcript will have the degree noted. The diploma is mailed later. Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 23 Time Grid for Lincoln Park Time MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 8:00- 8:30 8:30-9:00 9:00-9:30 9:40-10:10 10:10-10:40 10:40-11:10 11:20-11:50 11:50-12:20 12:20-12:50 1:00-1:30 1:30-2:00 2:00-2:30 2:40-3:10 3:10-3:40 3:40-4:10 4:20-4:50 4:50-5:20 5:20-5:50 6:00-6:30 6:30-7:00 7:00-7:30 7:30-8:00 8:00-8:30 8:30-9:15 Psychology Student Guide 2014-15 [email protected] Page 24
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