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Psych Major 101
SOAR Summer 2017
Everything you’ve always wanted to know about your undergraduate
psychology degree
and more!Slide2
Welcome to the Psychology Department!
We are Popular! We have more students than space available…what does that mean for you? Pre-
reqs
! Students must meet pre-
reqs
to declare the major, & transfers must meet extra requirements
Our students: Over 1600 OF THEM!
Majors
Minor
Pre-Majors
(less than 60 units only)Slide3
Being a Transfer Student 101A Quick Pep Talk, especially for you!
First, meet “Pat”College is hard! It’s supposed to be. Like life, college is what you make of it.
There is no one here who
doesn’t
want you to succeed.
Be your own best friend, and
take actions to add yourself to the list of people who want you to succeed.Slide4
Being a Transfer Student 101You may find that you have to work harder and more independently on your studies than you ever have before. Yes, you’re right! That doesn’t mean you’re not ready for the challenge.
We believe in you!!!!!!There were approximately 86,000 applications to CSULB for Fall semester. YOU WERE SELECTED! MAKE THE MOST OF IT!Slide5
Being a Transfer Student 101You may find that it’s harder to make friends here than at other places you were before. Yes, that’s right!
That’s true for everyone, though. Some of the best advice I’ve ever heard a transfer student give another is, “talk to the person next to you in class”! Say hello a few times, that stranger may just be a friend you haven’t met yet!Slide6
Being a Transfer Student 101You’ll get out what you put in!
Dedicate yourself and your time to your studies. You may have to say “no” to some fun things or even some “extra” work commitments. But, four semesters go by in the blink of an eye.Recognize
we expect you to be much more independent and self-motivated
than you might have before. That’s on purpose, because you are ready to design your own life’s successes!Slide7
Who’s Who
Dr. Whitney Department Chair
Dr. Chiappe
Assistant ChairSlide8
Who’s Who
PSY Office Staff: Anthony, Marilyn, & Sheriin PSY 100 (Department Office) Slide9
Who’s Who
Maricela CorreaLisa MaxfieldPRO SupervisorsSlide10
PRO:
Psychology Resource Office
Room PSY 206
PRO Guides – Students, just like you, trained to help you!
Questions, concerns, help with resources
Student Resource Room
(
All psych c
ourse syllabi)
Graduate School Resource Room
Career Resource Room
Handouts
Internship Opportunities
And more!Slide11
PRO:
PALS – a mentoring program!
Mentoring program for undergraduate students interested in psychology
Matched by interest area
Grad school & career advice
Help finding resources
Advice, support, meeting people
And more! Slide12
PRO and Your Future
Job after your BA?Resumes, interviews, job searches…where to start?
Graduate School?
MSW, MFT, MSIO, PhD, PsyD, MD…. what does it all mean???Slide13
PSY 301 (ONLINE) Find your future & more!
Must take 301 your 1st
year
in the
psych major
(take as soon as you can!)
Team taught!
All sections merged into one big class
You’re not alone!
In-person Orientations during 1
st
& 2
nd
week
Workshops & Office
H
ours
on
Campus in PRO!Slide14
Psychology Building
1st Floor
Psy 100 Main Office
Forms, add/drop, withdraw
2
nd
Floor
Psy 206 PRO
Psych Resource Office
Grad School/Career info
, PSY 301, Syllabi
3
rd
Floor
Psy 314 PSSC
Psych Student Study CenterSlide15
Psychology Contact Info
Psy 100 Main Office
562-985-5001
Psy 206 Psychology Resource Office
562-985-5680
email: CSULBPRO@gmail.com
Psych Student Study
Center
(walk into room Psy 314 during the semester)
ATLAS
562-985-7804
PSA & Psi Chi
p
sapsichi@gmail.com Slide16
Graduation – The Middle Step
How ATLAS & PRO work in tandemSlide17
Getting Involved
Student Orgs:PSA – open to all
Psi Chi –
GPA Psych 3.4, Overall 3.0
HFSA-
H
uman
F
actors
IOSA
– Industrial/Organizational psych
PRO Guides –
working with our students for the department
PSA & Psi Chi Meet together – everyone is welcome!Slide18
There’s so much more to be done than just take classes!
What will you do with your time here?
College is all about you, your future self.Slide19
Experiential Learning
Psych Related Classes:
PSY 499 – Research
PSY 405 – Fieldwork
PSY 406 – Student mentoring
(PRO guides) Slide20
Volunteer Opportunities
Finding Them:
CRR (inside PRO)
Psych Day – Community Fair 2018
On Campus:
SLD
ASI
Make a Difference!Slide21
Research Opportunities
How do I find Research Opportunities?
PRO resources
PSA/Psi Chi Meetings
Signs in Department Office
Take courses with same professors
Check website or handbook for faculty research interests
Ask aroundSlide22
Research Opportunities
What would I do?Most often:
d
ata collection
data encoding
data analysis
literature reviews
animal care
computer data entry
interviewing
running subjects
running statistical programsSlide23
Your Degree from CSULB!Slide24
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology
Psych Major ChecksheetEthnic Studies/General Supporting FieldsNeed total of 120 units to graduate in Psychology at CSULB53/54 units out of the 120 are Psychology unitsSlide25
Major RequirementsLower Division:
PSY 100, 110, and 220* *Required to be in major*
PSY 241 – Psychobiology
Core Courses:
PSY 301
*1
st
year in major*Slide26
Major RequirementsGroup 1 Courses:
Two Courses (6 units) from list *beware of OR courses*Group 2
Courses:
Two
Courses
(6 units) from
list
Group
3
Courses:
Two
Courses (6 units)
from
list but NOT from same subgroupSlide27
Major Requirements400 Level Courses:
Any two 400 level PSY courses *No 499, limited 1 activity course*Psychology Electives:
Two
additional UD PSY Courses
Supporting Fields:
1 ES course from list
1 UD course from approved departments (on ES list)Slide28
Tips for New TransfersTake Intro Stats (PSY 110) or Research Methods (PSY 220) ASAP
(if you haven’t already done so)Take Psychobiology (Psy 241) (if you haven’t already done so
)
Take
PSY 301
in your 1
st
year
(online, team taught, sooner is better!)
Be careful of
PreReqs
!Slide29
Transfer Course CreditsCourse credits from Community Colleges:
We accept only our 4 lower division courses, General/Intro Psych, Psych Stats, Research Methods, and Psychobiology/Biopsych from Community Colleges.
C
heck Assist.org to see if your courses count!Slide30
Transfer Course CreditsCourse Credits from Out of State, Private, or other Four Year schools must be
individually reviewed!To get course credits reviewed you should start by contacting ATLAS to make an appointment to see an adviserMake sure you have documentation of what your courses covered
(syllabus is best, sometimes the catalog description will work…)Slide31
Where to go for help:
Topic(s)
Sample Question
Who to see
How to get
there
Advising
(Psychology, GE, Major, Minor
in CLA, AAT)
What classes do I need to take for my psych major?
What
do I need to graduate?
Am I done with my GEs?
ATLAS
advisers
In Ph1 room 104
(562) 985-7804
www.csulb.edu/colleges/cla/advising
Make apt for advising session
Drop in for quick question
Course Equivalents
,
Study
Abroad, course credit from 4 year/out of state, psych course not counting
Will this course count for my
psych major?
ATLAS
Make an appointment!
Bring course description or syllabus
In Ph1 room 104
(562) 985-7804
Psychology
related
- questions, about courses, grad school, jobs, internships, 301, PALS
What can I do with a psych degree? How
do I apply for grad school?
PRO
In room PSY
206
(562) 985-5680
www.csulb.edu/colleges/cla/departments/psychology/pro
CSULBPRO@gmail.com
Need
a signature
(add/drop), need a form, department approval/stamp
How do
I get this signed? Where do I find this form or turn this form in?
PSY Dept.
office in room PSY 100
In room PSY 100
(562) 985-5001
www.csulb.edu/colleges/cla/departments/psychology/Slide32
Where to go for help:
Topic(s)
Sample Question
Who to see
How to get
there
Graduation filing,
forms, turning in transcripts, questions about policies, special situations, Financial Aid, hold on account
How/where
do I file to graduate? How do I drop a class? Where do I find the forms I need?
Enrollment services
Brotman
Hall – BH 100
(562) 985-5471
www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment
www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/forms
Your
Future – jobs, grad school, internships
Which major is right for you?
What can I do with my degree?
What can I do after graduation?
Is there someone I can talk to about what I can do after graduation?
How do I find jobs in my area?
Career Development Center (CDC)
Brotman
Hall – BH 250
(562) 985- 4151
www.careers.csulb.edu
Make an appointment or drop in
Workshops
Counselors
If you don’t know where to go or what to do – just ask at PRO! In PSY 206!Slide33
PRO Contact Information
Different ways to contact us:
Visit us in Psy 206
Email:
CSULBPRO@gmail.com
Find our Google Calendar too!
Website:
www.csulb.edu/colleges/cla/departments/psychology/pro
Call us
: 562-
985-5680
Find the CSULB Psych Department on:
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Psychology Department Website
Find:
Forms
Handouts
Events
Updates
Contact Info
Equivalents
Big Events
Fall – Haunted House
Spring – Psych Day
Download Psych Major
Handbook
Check out the FAQ page!Slide35
WebsiteSlide36
Website
Check for:
Form
Handouts
Events
Updates
Contact Info
EquivalentsSlide37
Important Websites
www.csulb.edu/colleges/cla/departments/psychology/pro
(PRO website)
http
://www.csulb.edu/colleges/cla/departments/psychology
/
(
PSY department website)
http
:/
/www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/registration/ge_courses/overview.html
(
GE Info)
http://www.csulb.edu/colleges/cla/advising
/
(ATLAS - College
of Liberal Arts Advising)
http://
www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/dates/index.htm
l
(
Key Enrollment Dates/Deadlines)
http://www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/forms
/
(
Enrollment Forms
)
http://
www.csulb.edu/divisions/aa/catalog/current/index.html
(CSULB
Catalog)
http://
www.assist.org/web-assist/welcome.html
(Transfer Course Equivalents)Slide38
Thank you!
Questions?