Resource of the Month: Career Services

University College Advising Center Newsletter

May 2016

Important Dates to Remember

May 2nd

Last Day of Classes

May 3rd Reading Day

May 4th

Final Exams begin at 5pm

May 11th Final Exams End

May 12th-14th

Commencement

May 17th Grades Available on Catsweb,

12pm

Career Services offers a variety of support for both students just starting to explore their career interests and students graduating and exploring ways to enter the workforce. Students can visit with career advisors and career counselors early in their academic studies to learn more about career choices and options. For students about to enter the workforce, Career Services provides resume and interview assistance and supports many specific and universal career fairs on campus. For students interested in working on-campus, Career Services also serves as the primary resource hub for on-campus employment as well as part-time, full-time, internship and other career opportunities.

www.careerservices.txstate.edu careerservices@txstate.edu

LBJ Student Center 5-7.1 | 512-245-2645

UCAC Contact Information

Location: UAC 120 Phone: 512-245-2218 Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

Email: ucadvising@txstate.edu

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Major of the Month:

PSYCHOLOGY

Course Examples

PSY 3322 Brain and Behavior

PSY 3313 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging

PSY 3321 Sensation and Perception

PSY 3323 Evolution and Behavior

PSY 3338 Psychology and Law

PSY 4342 Learning and Memory

Psychology is a behavioral science that focuses on the behavior of people and animals and asks the question, “Why do living organisms do the things they do?” The field of psychology is broad and includes many specialized areas of interest. Completion of a bachelor's degree in psychology will provide a valuable education for the student and will prove beneficial in many career fields. Psychology majors are often sought for employment in business and industry, as well as in the helping professions. At Texas State, a student can pursue either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology. The psychology requirements are the same for either degree; the major differences between the degrees involve science and modern language requirements. Specialization within the field of psychology is best achieved with the completion of a graduate degree. Sample job titles include Behavior Analyst, Corrections Officer, Family Service Worker, Crisis Counselor, Marketing Researcher, and Labor Relations Specialist. Minors offered include Psychology, Forensic Psychology, and Sport Psychology. For this and more information, visit the Department of Psychology website: http://www.psych.txstate.edu and additional information can be found at the undergraduate catalog: http://www.txstate.edu/curriculumservices/catalogs/undergraduate/catalogs.html Check out the What Can I Do With this Major? page to find out more information on job titles and work settings: http://www.careerservices.txstate.edu/resources/onlinepublicationsandresourcescenter/whatcanidowiththismajora-z.html