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The Psychology MajorWorkshop
Presented by the Psychology Resource OfficeSlide2
Welcome to the workshop!
What we will be covering:The Psychology Department at CSULBResources on campusThe Psychology Major
Psychology vs. Human Development & Social WorkGetting involved! Internships and volunteer opportunitiesPopular fields in psychologyResearchWhy its important How to get involvedSlide3
Welcome to the Psychology Department!
The Psychology Department at CSULB is part of the College of Liberal Arts (CLA)We are one of the largest departments in CLAPsychology is an impacted major!We have more students than space available
Over 1500 of them!MajorsMinorsPre-majors (less than 60 units)Slide4
Psychology Department ChairsDepartment Chair
Dr. David WhitneyAssistant Chair
Dr. Dan ChiappeSlide5
Important Offices in the BuildingFirst Floor
PSY 100 Department Main OfficeForms, add/drop, withdrawSecond FloorPSY 206 Psychology Resource Office (PRO)
Grad school & career resources, PSY 301, course syllabiThird FloorPSY 314 Psychology Student Study Center (PSSC)Get help with coursework from SAs and GAsSlide6
Advising for the Psychology Department
All advising for our major is done by ATLAS (Advising Teaching Liberal Arts Students)ATLAS is located in PH1-104
Reasons to visit ATLAS:Declare Psychology as your major or minorGet GE or psychology advisingClass planningTimely graduation help and grad checks!Slide7
Psychology Resource Office (PRO)
Job & volunteer opportunities in the CRRGrad school, GRE, and application process information in the GRRFinancial aid information
News about psychology related activities on campusPsychology course syllabiPSY 301Information about how to get involved in the department: research and student organizationsVisit a PRO GuidePALS – new student mentoring program starting this semester! Slide8
More on Campus Resources
Career Development Center (CDC) Job and internship infoCounseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)Free counseling and help with stress
Learning Assistance CenterFree tutoringLeadership Resource CenterOffers certification from the Leadership AcademyLibraryTons of resources (such as PsychInfo)
Writer’s Resource Lab
Free help with writingSlide9
The Psychology Major
Psychology is the science of behavior. It seeks to understand the causes of behavior in individuals in terms of biological, environmental, social, and cultural variables.A
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology provides solid preparation for students who aim to: Seek an understanding of behavioral principles while pursuing a well rounded education.Further study the field of psychology in graduate programs.
P
ursue
a career in any field that deals with people, such as guidance counseling, human resources, nursing, social work, and
teaching.
CSULB’s psychology major is heavily statistical and research based.Slide10
How to Become a Psychology Major
Complete the prerequisites with a grade of C or betterPSY 100
General PsychologyPSY 210 Introductory StatisticsPSY 220
Research Methods
Overall GPA of at least 2.5
To declare psychology as your major, second major, or minor visit ATLAS in PH1 104.
Note
:
PSY 241 Psychobiology is not required to declare the
major,
but it is a requirement for the degree and is a prerequisite for other upper division courses.
Once in the major
Must take PSY 301 within the first two semesters
400 level psychology courses are open to majors onlySlide11
Defining Human Development and Social Work
Human Development
Studies the lifespan development within societal and cultural contextsExamines development primarily from the perspectives of Anthropology BiologyPsychology Sociology
Social work
Aim to enrich the quality of life by helping individuals, groups, and communities reach a higher level of development and build a better and more just society for all
Strive to change the various social institutions which are not meeting the needs of the people whom they are supposed to be representing Slide12
Human Development & Social Work Employment Opportunities
Human Development
Human ResourcesSchool & Health AdministrationElementary or School TeacherEducational Counseling Academic Advising
Parent & Health Educator
Program Evaluator
Occupational/Physical Therapist
Training and Development Specialists
Social Work
Case Managers
Recovery Support Coordinator
Mental Health Assistant
Social Services Assistant
Group Home Worker
Program Coordinator
Activity Director
Community Outreach Coordinator
Care Coordinator Slide13
Getting Involved
Psychology Honors ProgramRequirements - Must be admitted to the major; all pre-requisite courses completed by end of semester
-Minimum 3.25 overall GPA; 3.50 psychology GPA -Be able to commit for THREE semesters -Must have identified a faculty member willing to supervise their honors thesis project -To stay enrolled in program, must earn B” or higher in each Honors course to continue participationSlide14
Getting InvolvedStudent OrganizationsSlide15
Getting InvolvedVolunteer & Internship Opportunities
PSY 405 – Fieldwork (Internship)PSY 406 – Applications of Psychology (PRO Guide)PSY 499 – Independent Study (Research)
PSA/Psi Chi Halloween Haunted House in FallPsych Day in the SpringCheck postings in the CRR in PRO!Slide16
Popular Fields of Psychology
What are you interested in?Slide17
Clinical vs. Counseling Psychology
Clinical
CounselingSeverity of ProblemMore severe
Less severe
Nature of Problem
Internal to self, broad in scope
External to Self, Narrow in scope
Length of Problem
Longer-Term
Shorter-Term
Focus of Treatment
Cure the problem
Restore functioning
and growthSlide18
Clinical and Counseling
Degree RequirementsPhD or PsyDYearly Salary
Ranges from $51,885 - $90,330Average is $87,015Typical Job SettingsPrivate PracticeHospitalsMental Health ClinicsAcademic Settings
Courses to Consider
PSY 314 Assessment
PSY 315 Psychological Testing
PSY 370 Abnormal
PSY 373 Intro to Clinical
PSY 405 Fieldwork
PSY 406 Applications of Psych
PSY 475 Clinical Interviewing
Clinical Psychology Faculty Members
Dr. Chun
Dr. Span
Dr.
Fiebert
Dr.
Urizar
Dr. GonzalezSlide19
Developmental PsychologyStudy human growth and development throughout the lifespan
Physical, cognitive, social, intellectual, perceptual, personality, and emotional development.
Specialize in specific ages and stages of life:Infant, child, adolescent, adult, and elderly.Slide20
Developmental Psychology
Degree RequirementsPhD or PsyDYearly Salary
Average is $56,500Typical Job SettingsSchoolsLearning CentersHospitalsMental Health FacilitiesNursing & Retirement HomesAcademia
Courses to Consider
PSY361 Child and Adolescent Development
PSY 362 Autism Spectrum Disorders
PSY 363 Developmental Psychopathology
PSY 365 Adult Development and Aging
PSY 463 Social and Personality Development
Developmental Psychology Faculty Members
Dr. Halim
Dr. Correa-Chavez
Dr.
PentzSlide21
Educational Psychology
Educational psychologists focus on how humans learn in educational settings.They focus on factors such as:Motivation
IntelligenceStudy habits and organizationPerseveranceResponse to success or failureThey also evaluate instructional methods by studying:Learning outcomesTeaching materials
Curriculums
Assessment methods
Use of technology and mediaSlide22
Educational Psychology
Degree RequirementsPhDYearly SalaryAverage is $67,000
Typical Job SettingsSchools GovernmentMilitaryCorporate SettingsPrivate Enterprise
Courses to Consider
PSY 315 Psychological Testing
PSY 332 Human Cognition
PSY 333 Psychology of Learning
PSY 361 Child and Adolescent DevelopmentSlide23
Forensic Psychology
Forensic psychology is the production and application of psychological knowledge to the civil and criminal justice
system.Forensic psychologists provide their expertise to the judicial system; their knowledge is generally within the areas of clinical psychology, counseling psychology, neuropsychology, school psychology, or other applied areas within psychology
.
Forensic psychologists:
Perform assessments; provide treatment; consult
with attorneys, courts, and insurance
companies; do trial consultation; provide testimony; participate in program
development and
administration.
Addressing a common misconception: Forensic Psychologists DO NOT do criminal profilingSlide24
Forensic Psychology
Degree RequirementsMasters or PhDYearly Salary
Entry level $60,000-$70,000Private practice $85,000-$95,000Typical Job Settings
Government
agencies
Academia
Correctional settings
Law
enforcement
& police
departments
Court clinics
Hospitals
Private
practice
Common Job Duties
Competency evaluations
Sentencing recommendations
Evaluating the risk of reoffending
Testimony as expert witness
Child custody evaluations
Courses to Consider
PSY 332 Cognition
PSY 351 Social Psychology
PSY 356 Personality
PSY 363 Developmental Psychopathology
PSY
370 Abnormal Psychology
PSY
495 Psychology and the Law
*Minoring or double majoring
in Criminal JusticeSlide25
Health Psychology
Health Psychology examines how biological characteristics, behavioral factors, psychological
factors, and social conditions interact to influence health and illness.Health psychologists can participate in clinical work, research, or public policy work. Applied health psychology research investigates topics such as:Identification of disease risk
Health promotion and disease prevention
Psychosocial adjustment to chronic illnessSlide26
Health Psychology
Degree RequiredPhD or PsyD
Yearly Salary$40,000-$85,000Typical Job SettingsHospitalsHealth Care ClinicsPrivate CorporationsGovernmentAcademia
Courses to Consider
PSY 336 Emotion
PSY 337 Psychology of Happiness
PSY 378 Health Psychology
PSY 379 Stress
PSY 477 Psychology of Addiction
Health Psychology Faculty
Dr. Amirkhan
Dr.
Urizar
Dr. ChunSlide27
Human Factors
Human factors is a field that seeks to improve design by increasing the usability
, safety, and efficiency of systems.The goal of human factors is to create a user-center design.
Human factors is interdisciplinary and applied. HF professionals use knowledge from various fields to improve product and system design. In terms of psychology, the focus is to apply knowledge about perceptual and cognitive processes to improve the design and usability of systems.
Human Factors can be applied almost anywhere! A few examples: Human computer interaction (HCI)
, aviation and
aerospace, automobiles
, medical,
mobile devices, aging
,
usability, design, and error prevention.Slide28
Human Factors
Degree RequirementsMasters or PhDYearly Salary
Average Starting: $81,444 - $122,166Average :$98,896 - $148,344Typical Job SettingsAcademia
Industry
Medical
Government
Anywhere
humans interact with machines and technology!
Courses to Consider
PSY 310 Intermediate Statistics
PSY 327 Intro to Human Factors
PSY 331 Sensation & Perception
PSY 332 Cognition
PSY 418 Computer Applications
PSY 427 Human Factors
Human Factors Faculty
Dr. Strybel
Dr. Vu
Dr. Miles
Dr. ChiappeSlide29
Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology
Industrial organizational psychology is the branch of psychology that applies psychological theories and principles to organizations. This field focuses on increasing workplace productivity and related issues such as the physical and mental well being of employees
.I/O is an applied field with the goal of understanding the workplace. I/O professionals perform many tasks such as studying worker attitudes and behavior, evaluating companies, and conducting leadership training.Slide30
Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology
Degree RequirementsMasters or PhDYearly Salary
Average $87,960Typical Job SettingsConsulting ServicesIndustry GovernmentAcademiaResearch InstitutionsSchools
Employment Services
Courses to Consider
PSY 315 Assessment
PSY 381 Intro to I/O
PSY 383 Women, Family and Work Issues
PSY 384 Workplace Diversity
PSY 453 Group Dynamics
I/O Faculty Members
Dr. Whitney
Dr. Warren
Dr.
QuonSlide31
Marriage and Family TherapyMarriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) are relationship specialists who treat persons involved in interpersonal relationships.
They are trained to assess, diagnose and treat individuals, couples, families and groups to achieve more adequate, satisfying and productive marriage, family and social
adjustment.Slide32
Marriage and Family Therapy
Requirements for LicensurePh.D. or Masters Passage
of a comprehensive written and oral examinationAt least 3,000 hours of supervised experience.Yearly Salary$45,000-$60,000Typical Job Settings
Outpatient Care Centers
Inpatient Care Facilities
Schools
Social Service Agencies
Mental Health Facilities
Private Practice
Courses to
Consider
PSY 332 Human Cognition
PSY 336 Psychology of Emotion
PSY 351 Social Psychology
PSY 361 Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development
PSY 365 Psychology of Adult Development and Aging
PSY 3843 Women, Family, and Work Issues
*Minoring in Child Development and Family Studies Slide33
Neuropsychology
Neuropsychologists focus on how injuries or illnesses of the brain affect cognitive functions and behaviors.The following are typical responsibilities of
neuropsychologists:Conducting academic research on neurological disordersAssessing and assisting people recovering from strokes, head injury and other neurological disordersForensically assessing individuals for neurological disorders
Administering
brain scans and other neurocognitive tests
Consulting with pharmaceutical companies that develop drugs affecting the central nervous system
Providing
expert testimony during court trials Slide34
Neuropsychology
Degree RequiredPh.D.Yearly SalaryAverage Starting: $77,000-$80,000
Average: $94,000-$150,000Typical Job SettingPrivate or Government research facilitiesAcademiaHospitals and ClinicsPrivate PracticeConsulting Firms
Courses to Consider
PSY 310 Intermediate Statistics
PSY 314 Psychological Assessment
PSY 332 Human Cognition
PSY 341 Neuropsychology
PSY 342 Psychopharmacology
PSY 363 Developmental PsychopathologySlide35
School Psychology
School psychologists seek to improve students’ well-being by addressing developmental, emotional, social, and academic problems that interfere with their education.
They assess students with special needs such as physical, emotional, and learning disabilities and assess the coordination of special education programs designed to assist them.Examine factors such as:Adjusting to
school
Academic Achievement
Mental
Health
Substance Abuse
Social Relationships
Life
StressSlide36
School Psychology
Degree RequiredMasters, EdS, or PhDState certification required
Yearly SalaryAverage $62,200Typical Job SettingsPublic SchoolsPrivate Schools
Community agencies
Hospitals and clinics
Academia
Courses to Consider
PSY 314: Assessment
PSY 332: Cognition
PSY 333: Learning
PSY 361: Child and Adolescent Development
PSY 362: Autism Spectrum Disorders
PSY
363:
Developmental PsychopathologySlide37
Social Psychology
Social psychologists specialize in the factors influencing human behavior in groups. In other words, they rely on scientific research to explain why people behave and think the way they do in social settings.
Although differences exist between psychologists and sociologists, social psychologists utilize research and analytical methods used by both types of specialists. Social psychologists examine factors such as: prejudice
aggression
conformity
social perception
group behavior
criminal activity
community health problems, like HIV and AIDS
substance abuse
family and domestic
problemsSlide38
Social Psychology
Degree RequiredMasters or Ph.D.Yearly Salary$70,000-$100,000
Typical Job SettingPrivate or Government research facilitiesSchoolsCorrectional FacultiesSocial Welfare OrganizationsUniversities
Courses to consider
PSY 310 Intermediate Statistics
PSY 314 Psychological Assessment
PSY 351 Social Psychology
PSY 375 Community Psychology
*minoring in Sociology
Social Psychologist Faculty Members
Dr. Pedersen
Dr.
Thoman
Slide39
Sports Psychology
There are two key areas of interest in sports psychologyUnderstanding how psychology can be applied to improve motivation and performance.
Understanding how sports and athletics can improve mental health and overall well-being.Sports psychology includes a range of topics including:
Motivation
to persist and
achieve
Psychological
considerations in sport injury and
rehabilitation
C
ounseling
techniques with
athletes
Assessing talent
Exercise
adherence and well-
being
S
elf
-perceptions related to
achieving
Y
outh sports
P
erformance
enhancement and self-regulation
techniquesSlide40
Sports Psychology
Degree RequirementsMasters, PhD, or PsyD
Yearly Salary$60,000-$80,000Can earn up to six figures if works with professional athletesTypical Job SettingsAthletic organizations, departments, & teamsMilitary
Private Practice
Consultant work
Academia
The Kinesiology department at CSULB offers a BS in Sports Psychology
Psychology Courses to
C
onsider
PSY 336 Emotion
PSY 351 Social Psychology
PSY 378 Health Psychology
PSY 453 Group DynamicsSlide41
PsyD vs. PhD
Differences in EmphasisPsyD is practice basedPhD emphasizes research & practice
FundingPhD programs generally offer more funding, therefore, PsyD programs are usually more expensive.Time to DegreeGenerally PsyD students complete their degree in a year or two less than PhD students. Most of this has to do with the fact that PhD students have to design, conduct, write, and defend a dissertation.
Bottom Line
Both are doctoral degrees. Which type of program you decide to attend depends on your personal career goals.Slide42
Graduate Programs at CSULB
The Psychology Department at CSULB offers three graduate programs.MAPR: Master of Arts, Option in Psychological ResearchMSIO: Master of Science, Option in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
MSHF: Master of Science, Option in Human Factors PsychologyThere are also Psychology related programs that are offered outside of the psychology department. Masters in CounselingOption in Marriage and Family TherapyMasters in EducationOption in Educational Psychology
Masters in Kinesiology
Option in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Masters in Social Work
Educational Specialist Degree in School PsychologySlide43
More Options after Undergraduate Degree in Psychology
Non-Psychology Graduate ProgramsMedical SchoolLaw School
Occupational TherapyCreative Arts TherapyStudent Development in Higher EducationJobs with a B.A.Psychiatric TechnicianHuman Resources ManagementProbation and Parole Officer
Laboratory Assistants
Child Care
Elementary or High School TeacherSlide44
Research
The Why, What, and HowSlide45
The Importance of Research Experience
What are the benefits of research?Gain a better understanding of psychology
Understand what an academic research career would be like Decide if you enjoy research-especially if you want to attend a research based grad program!Learn new skills in research methods, statistical analysis, teamwork, and oral presentationNetwork and meet other students Receive advising and mentorship from faculty
Access to opportunities such as authorship, presentations, competitions, and conferences
Experience for graduate schoolSlide46
Qualifications for Research
Should have completed at least PSY 210 (Intro Stats) and PSY 220 (Research Methods)Preferably completed PSY 310 and several upper division psychology coursesComputer skills (such as SPSS, excel, etc.)
Most of all be interested, enthusiastic, reliable, punctual and honest!Slide47
Typical Research Tasks
Data collectionData encodingData analysisLiterature
reviewsAnimal careComputer data entryInterviewingRunning subjectsRunning
statistical programsSlide48
Getting Involved in Research
Most important tip is to be proactive!Ask you professors! (tenure and tenure track)Take classes with faculty you are interested in working with
Take classes related to your research interestsGet to know faculty and visit office hoursParticipate in classLook at department website under people for faculty interestsCheck the Psychology Major Handbook for research interestsUse PsychInfo
to look up past publications and show professors you are genuinely interested and made an effort to research their previous work
Network! Join clubs, make friends, and don’t be afraid to ask other people about their research experience
PSA/Psi Chi is a great way to meet other psychology students
Look in to joining PALS – a mentorship program in PROSlide49
Final RemindersSlide50
Funding and Financial Aid
FAFSA
Scholarships
Fellowships
Grants
Loans
Check in PRO for the scholarship boards
CSULB Psychology Department Facebook will be posting scholarship opportunities
Be Aware! Know your Options
Slide51
Visit the Psychology Resource Office (PRO)!
Try to visit at least once a semester! We are here to help.Contact infoLocated in PSY 206Email: csulbpro
@gmail.comFaceBook: CSULB Psychology Department
Website:
www.csulb.edu
/colleges/
cla
/departments/psychology/
pro
Phone number:
562-985-5680Slide52
Thank you!Any
questions?