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sychology Undergraduate Student Handbook)
 

 

 

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F.A.Q.’s*

Frequently Asked Questions 

*This link contains all F.A.Q.’s.  These same F.A.Q.’s can be found dispersed among one or more of the eight sub-directories listed at the top of the page. 

 

Advising Information for Students and Faculty

 Advising at the University of Dayton

Academic Advisor Responsibilities
Student Responsibilities
Assigning an Advisor in the Department of Psychology
The Advising Report

Advising Report/Degree Audit

Bachelor of Arts Example (For students entering prior to Fall 1997)
Liberal Studies B.A. Example (For students entering Fall 1997 and beyond)
Bachelor of Science Example

F.A.Q.’s: Advising

How Do I Declare Psychology as a Major and Get an Advisor?
What is the Registration Process?
Transfer Students and Transfer Credits: What are the Issues?
       

 

Academic Information

 Academic Requirements

Basic Skills
General Education
Thematic Clusters
Competency Program

Psychology Requirements for the Psychology Major/Course Sequencing
Requirements for a Minor in Psychology
Undergraduate Psychology Courses of Instruction

F.A.Q.’s: Academics

What is the First Year Experience (ASI 150) for Psychology Majors?
How Do I Drop or Add a Class?
Is There a Class Attendance Policy?
Should I Follow the B.A. or the B.S. Curriculum?
What Psychology Courses Should I Take?
What About Minors and Double Majors?

What are the PSY 493 and 494 Courses?
Are Internships Available in Psychology?
What is PSY 352 - Field Experience in Child Psychology?
What are Mini-Courses?
What is the E-11 Program?
Is There an Honors Program in Psychology? 
What are Psi Chi and the Psychology Club?

 

Campus Support Services 

Support Services at the University of Dayton

Office of Learning Enhancement and Academic Development
    Tutoring

    Developmental Skills Courses

Counseling Center
   
Career Development Division of the Counseling Center

Career Services Center
Graduate Guidance Center
Student Health Services
Office for Students with Disabilities
Diverse Student Populations   

 

Career Information

Careers in psychology requiring advanced training 

Clinical Psychology Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Community Psychology Neuropsychology and Psychobiology
Counseling Psychology / Social Work Psychology of Aging (Geropsychology)
Developmental Psychology Psychology of Women
Educational Psychology Psychometrics and Quantitative Psych
Environmental Psychology Rehabilitation Psychology
Experimental Psychology   School Psychology
Family Psychology Social Psychology
Forensic Psychology Sports Psychology
Health Psychology  
Human Factors Art, Music, Dance, and Drama Therapies

Psychology Careers: (Books)
Psychology Careers: (Web links)

Stories About Careers in Psychology
Recent Article on Non-Traditional Careers Paths of Psychologists

             
A Career Decision Tree for Psychology Majors

Careers with bachelors degrees in psychology
Child Life Specialist--Would you enjoy working in a hospital setting with children?
The Bachelor's Degree in Psychology : Employment Opportunities and Strategies
List of Jobs You can get with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology
A Time-Line for Preparing for Employment with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
Job Skills Valued by Employers who Interview Psychology Majors
Increasing Chances of Getting a Good Job with an Undergraduate Psychology Degree

I'm Getting My Bachelor's Degree in Psychology--What Can I Do With it?
Good News for Bachelor's Grads: Psychology Training Opens Doors for Recent Graduates
What can you do with a BA in psychology?
Advice and job seeking strategies for psychology majors

Psychologists at Work (From: Occupational Outlook Handbook)

Career links from UD Career Services Center

Letters of Recommendation

Suggestions for Obtaining Further Information :Vocational Issues

F.A.Q.’s: Career

Are Internships Available in Psychology?
   
         What Psychology Courses Should I Take?  
   
         What if I'm Not Sure What I Want to Do? 
            Can You Tell Me About the Career Services Center?
 

Graduate School Information

Resource Books for Graduate School  

PsychGrad.Org: The Psychology Graduate Applicant's Portal
GRADSCHOOLS.COM Directory of Psychology and Counseling Programs 
General Links About Applying to Graduate and Professional Schools

Applying to Graduate School in Psychology (from Spring 2002 Eye on Psi Chi)
Tips for Preparing a Successful Application to Graduate School (from Spr.2001 Eye on Psi Chi)
Quick Tips for Applying to Graduate School in Psychology (from Spr.2000 Eye on Psi Chi)
Some Pointers for Students Interested in Applying to Graduate Programs in Clinical Psychology (from Winter 2002 Eye on Psi Chi)
How to Apply to Graduate School (by L.C. Hayes & S.C. Hayes)

Cutting-Edge Specialties for Graduate Study in Psychology (from Fall 2000 Eye on Psi Chi)
Taking an online Practice GRE (from winter 2004 Eye on Psi Chi)

Letters of Recommendation
Getting a good letter of recommendation (from Fall 2000 Eye on Psi Chi)

Writing a Compelling Personal Statement
(from Fall 1999 Eye on Psi Chi)
Writing a Personal Statement
(from Purdue University online Writing Lab)

Which Course, Which Course? The Undergraduate Courses Expected by Graduate Psychology Programs (from Spring 1997 Eye on Psi Chi).
Applicant Characteristics Valued by Graduate Programs in Psychology (from Spr.1999 Eye on Psi Chi)
Myths About Master's Programs in Psychology (from Winter 2000 Eye on Psi Chi)
Does Research Experience Make a Difference in Graduate Admissions? (from Win. 2001 Eye on Psi Chi) 
    
Suggestions for Obtaining Further Information: Graduate School Issues

F.A.Q.’s: Graduate School

How Can I Investigate Graduate Schools?  
What Can I Do With a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology?

What if I'm Not Sure What I Want to Do?

 

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Updated
8/30/2010