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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 [email protected] 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
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
[email protected] 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: [email protected], 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.
13 psy
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 [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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 [email protected]; [email protected] (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 [email protected] with your ID# and best days/times
Exception to a PSY Contact Dr. Christine Reyna, [email protected] 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 [email protected] to reach Associate Dean.
Faculty advisor assignment This is an automatic process when you have achieved 72 hours, but you may also contact [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected], 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: [email protected] 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.