The Psychology Major Workshop - PowerPoint Presentation

1. The Psychology MajorWorkshopPresented by the Psychology Resource Office

2. Welcome to the workshop!What we will be covering:The Psychology Department at CSULBResources on campusThe Psychology MajorPsychology vs. Human Development & Social WorkGetting involved! Internships and volunteer opportunitiesPopular fields in psychologyResearchWhy its important How to get involved

3. 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)

4. Psychology Department ChairsDepartment ChairDr. David WhitneyAssistant ChairDr. Dan Chiappe

5. Important Offices in the BuildingFirst FloorPSY 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 GAs

6. Advising for the Psychology DepartmentAll advising for our major is done by ATLAS (Advising Teaching Liberal Arts Students)ATLAS is located in PH1-104Reasons to visit ATLAS:Declare Psychology as your major or minorGet GE or psychology advisingClass planningTimely graduation help and grad checks!

7. Psychology Resource Office (PRO)Job & volunteer opportunities in the CRRGrad school, GRE, and application process information in the GRRFinancial aid informationNews 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!

8. More on Campus ResourcesCareer Development Center (CDC) Job and internship infoCounseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)Free counseling and help with stressLearning Assistance CenterFree tutoringLeadership Resource CenterOffers certification from the Leadership AcademyLibraryTons of resources (such as PsychInfo)Writer’s Resource LabFree help with writing

9. The Psychology MajorPsychology 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.Pursue 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.

10. How to Become a Psychology MajorComplete the prerequisites with a grade of C or betterPSY 100  General PsychologyPSY 210  Introductory StatisticsPSY 220  Research MethodsOverall GPA of at least 2.5To 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 majorMust take PSY 301 within the first two semesters400 level psychology courses are open to majors only

11. Defining Human Development and Social WorkHuman DevelopmentStudies the lifespan development within societal and cultural contextsExamines development primarily from the perspectives of Anthropology BiologyPsychology SociologySocial workAim 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 allStrive to change the various social institutions which are not meeting the needs of the people whom they are supposed to be representing

12. Human Development & Social Work Employment OpportunitiesHuman DevelopmentHuman ResourcesSchool & Health AdministrationElementary or School TeacherEducational Counseling Academic AdvisingParent & Health EducatorProgram EvaluatorOccupational/Physical TherapistTraining and Development SpecialistsSocial WorkCase ManagersRecovery Support CoordinatorMental Health AssistantSocial Services AssistantGroup Home WorkerProgram CoordinatorActivity DirectorCommunity Outreach CoordinatorCare Coordinator

13. Getting InvolvedPsychology 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 participation

14. Getting InvolvedStudent Organizations

15. Getting InvolvedVolunteer & Internship OpportunitiesPSY 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!

16. Popular Fields of PsychologyWhat are you interested in?

17. Clinical vs. Counseling PsychologyClinicalCounselingSeverity of ProblemMore severeLess severeNature of ProblemInternal to self, broad in scopeExternal to Self, Narrow in scopeLength of ProblemLonger-TermShorter-TermFocus of TreatmentCure the problemRestore functioning and growth

18. Clinical and CounselingDegree RequirementsPhD or PsyDYearly SalaryRanges from $51,885 - $90,330Average is $87,015Typical Job SettingsPrivate PracticeHospitalsMental Health ClinicsAcademic SettingsCourses to ConsiderPSY 314 AssessmentPSY 315 Psychological TestingPSY 370 AbnormalPSY 373 Intro to ClinicalPSY 405 FieldworkPSY 406 Applications of PsychPSY 475 Clinical InterviewingClinical Psychology Faculty MembersDr. ChunDr. SpanDr. FiebertDr. UrizarDr. Gonzalez

19. 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.

20. Developmental PsychologyDegree RequirementsPhD or PsyDYearly SalaryAverage is $56,500Typical Job SettingsSchoolsLearning CentersHospitalsMental Health FacilitiesNursing & Retirement HomesAcademiaCourses to ConsiderPSY361 Child and Adolescent DevelopmentPSY 362 Autism Spectrum DisordersPSY 363 Developmental PsychopathologyPSY 365 Adult Development and AgingPSY 463 Social and Personality DevelopmentDevelopmental Psychology Faculty MembersDr. HalimDr. Correa-ChavezDr. Pentz

21. Educational PsychologyEducational psychologists focus on how humans learn in educational settings.They focus on factors such as:MotivationIntelligenceStudy habits and organizationPerseveranceResponse to success or failureThey also evaluate instructional methods by studying:Learning outcomesTeaching materials CurriculumsAssessment methodsUse of technology and media

22. Educational PsychologyDegree RequirementsPhDYearly SalaryAverage is $67,000 Typical Job SettingsSchools GovernmentMilitaryCorporate SettingsPrivate EnterpriseCourses to ConsiderPSY 315 Psychological TestingPSY 332 Human CognitionPSY 333 Psychology of LearningPSY 361 Child and Adolescent Development

23. Forensic PsychologyForensic 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 profiling

24. Forensic PsychologyDegree RequirementsMasters or PhDYearly SalaryEntry level $60,000-$70,000Private practice $85,000-$95,000Typical Job SettingsGovernment agenciesAcademiaCorrectional settings Law enforcement & police departmentsCourt clinicsHospitalsPrivate practiceCommon Job DutiesCompetency evaluationsSentencing recommendationsEvaluating the risk of reoffendingTestimony as expert witnessChild custody evaluationsCourses to ConsiderPSY 332 CognitionPSY 351 Social PsychologyPSY 356 PersonalityPSY 363 Developmental PsychopathologyPSY 370 Abnormal PsychologyPSY 495 Psychology and the Law*Minoring or double majoring in Criminal Justice

25. Health PsychologyHealth 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 riskHealth promotion and disease preventionPsychosocial adjustment to chronic illness

26. Health PsychologyDegree RequiredPhD or PsyDYearly Salary$40,000-$85,000Typical Job SettingsHospitalsHealth Care ClinicsPrivate CorporationsGovernmentAcademiaCourses to ConsiderPSY 336 EmotionPSY 337 Psychology of HappinessPSY 378 Health PsychologyPSY 379 StressPSY 477 Psychology of AddictionHealth Psychology FacultyDr. AmirkhanDr. UrizarDr. Chun

27. Human FactorsHuman 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.

28. Human FactorsDegree RequirementsMasters or PhDYearly SalaryAverage Starting: $81,444 - $122,166Average :$98,896 - $148,344Typical Job SettingsAcademiaIndustryMedicalGovernmentAnywhere humans interact with machines and technology! Courses to ConsiderPSY 310 Intermediate StatisticsPSY 327 Intro to Human FactorsPSY 331 Sensation & PerceptionPSY 332 Cognition PSY 418 Computer ApplicationsPSY 427 Human FactorsHuman Factors Faculty Dr. StrybelDr. VuDr. MilesDr. Chiappe

29. Industrial/Organizational (I/O) PsychologyIndustrial 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.

30. Industrial/Organizational (I/O) PsychologyDegree RequirementsMasters or PhDYearly SalaryAverage $87,960Typical Job SettingsConsulting ServicesIndustry GovernmentAcademiaResearch InstitutionsSchoolsEmployment ServicesCourses to ConsiderPSY 315 AssessmentPSY 381 Intro to I/OPSY 383 Women, Family and Work IssuesPSY 384 Workplace DiversityPSY 453 Group DynamicsI/O Faculty MembersDr. WhitneyDr. WarrenDr. Quon

31. 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.

32. Marriage and Family TherapyRequirements 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 SettingsOutpatient Care CentersInpatient Care FacilitiesSchoolsSocial Service AgenciesMental Health FacilitiesPrivate PracticeCourses to ConsiderPSY 332 Human CognitionPSY 336 Psychology of EmotionPSY 351 Social PsychologyPSY 361 Psychology of Child and Adolescent DevelopmentPSY 365 Psychology of Adult Development and AgingPSY 3843 Women, Family, and Work Issues*Minoring in Child Development and Family Studies

33. 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 disordersAdministering brain scans and other neurocognitive tests Consulting with pharmaceutical companies that develop drugs affecting the central nervous system Providing expert testimony during court trials

34. NeuropsychologyDegree RequiredPh.D.Yearly SalaryAverage Starting: $77,000-$80,000Average: $94,000-$150,000Typical Job SettingPrivate or Government research facilitiesAcademiaHospitals and ClinicsPrivate PracticeConsulting FirmsCourses to ConsiderPSY 310 Intermediate StatisticsPSY 314 Psychological AssessmentPSY 332 Human CognitionPSY 341 Neuropsychology PSY 342 PsychopharmacologyPSY 363 Developmental Psychopathology

35. School PsychologySchool 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 schoolAcademic AchievementMental Health Substance AbuseSocial RelationshipsLife Stress

36. School PsychologyDegree RequiredMasters, EdS, or PhDState certification requiredYearly SalaryAverage $62,200Typical Job SettingsPublic SchoolsPrivate SchoolsCommunity agenciesHospitals and clinicsAcademiaCourses to ConsiderPSY 314: AssessmentPSY 332: CognitionPSY 333: LearningPSY 361: Child and Adolescent DevelopmentPSY 362: Autism Spectrum DisordersPSY 363: Developmental Psychopathology

37. Social PsychologySocial 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: prejudiceaggression conformitysocial perceptiongroup behaviorcriminal activitycommunity health problems, like HIV and AIDSsubstance abusefamily and domestic problems

38. Social PsychologyDegree RequiredMasters or Ph.D.Yearly Salary$70,000-$100,000Typical Job SettingPrivate or Government research facilitiesSchoolsCorrectional FacultiesSocial Welfare OrganizationsUniversities Courses to considerPSY 310 Intermediate StatisticsPSY 314 Psychological AssessmentPSY 351 Social Psychology PSY 375 Community Psychology*minoring in SociologySocial Psychologist Faculty MembersDr. PedersenDr. Thoman

39. Sports PsychologyThere 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 achievePsychological considerations in sport injury and rehabilitationCounseling techniques with athletesAssessing talentExercise adherence and well-beingSelf-perceptions related to achievingYouth sportsPerformance enhancement and self-regulation techniques

40. Sports PsychologyDegree RequirementsMasters, PhD, or PsyDYearly Salary$60,000-$80,000Can earn up to six figures if works with professional athletesTypical Job SettingsAthletic organizations, departments, & teamsMilitaryPrivate PracticeConsultant workAcademiaThe Kinesiology department at CSULB offers a BS in Sports PsychologyPsychology Courses to ConsiderPSY 336 Emotion PSY 351 Social PsychologyPSY 378 Health PsychologyPSY 453 Group Dynamics

41. PsyD vs. PhDDifferences 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 LineBoth are doctoral degrees. Which type of program you decide to attend depends on your personal career goals.

42. Graduate Programs at CSULBThe Psychology Department at CSULB offers three graduate programs.MAPR: Master of Arts, Option in Psychological ResearchMSIO: Master of Science, Option in Industrial/Organizational PsychologyMSHF: 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 PsychologyMasters in KinesiologyOption in Sport and Exercise PsychologyMasters in Social WorkEducational Specialist Degree in School Psychology

43. More Options after Undergraduate Degree in PsychologyNon-Psychology Graduate ProgramsMedical SchoolLaw SchoolOccupational TherapyCreative Arts TherapyStudent Development in Higher EducationJobs with a B.A.Psychiatric TechnicianHuman Resources ManagementProbation and Parole OfficerLaboratory AssistantsChild CareElementary or High School Teacher

44. ResearchThe Why, What, and How

45. The Importance of Research ExperienceWhat are the benefits of research?Gain a better understanding of psychologyUnderstand 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 facultyAccess to opportunities such as authorship, presentations, competitions, and conferencesExperience for graduate school

46. 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!

47. Typical Research TasksData collectionData encodingData analysisLiterature reviewsAnimal careComputer data entryInterviewingRunning subjectsRunning statistical programs

48. Getting Involved in ResearchMost important tip is to be proactive!Ask you professors! (tenure and tenure track)Take classes with faculty you are interested in working withTake 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 workNetwork! Join clubs, make friends, and don’t be afraid to ask other people about their research experiencePSA/Psi Chi is a great way to meet other psychology studentsLook in to joining PALS – a mentorship program in PRO

49. Final Reminders

50. Funding and Financial AidFAFSAScholarshipsFellowshipsGrantsLoansCheck in PRO for the scholarship boardsCSULB Psychology Department Facebook will be posting scholarship opportunitiesBe Aware! Know your Options 

51. 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 DepartmentWebsite: www.csulb.edu/colleges/cla/departments/psychology/proPhone number: 562-985-5680

52. Thank you!Any questions?