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Getting the Most from Your Psychology Major

Explore the Psychology Student Organizations available, such as the Psychology Club, PSICO, and Psi Chi, for social, research, and volunteer events. Learn about research opportunities, internships, and the benefits of adding a minor. Prepare for life after graduation with tips on becoming a competitive graduate school applicant.

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Getting the Most from Your Psychology Major

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  1. Getting the Most from Your Psychology Major

  2. Psychology Student Organizations • Psychology Club • Open to all students interested in Psychology • Informational & social events, speakers • Spring research project • Advisor: Dr. McKay

  3. Psychology Student Organizations • Psychology Students Interested in Community Outreach (PSICO) • Open to all students interested in community service • Raise money to sponsor families during the holidays • Advisor: Dr. DiPirro

  4. Psychology Student Organizations • Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology • Eligibility standards: High GPAs, credit hours • Informational, volunteer, & social events • Advisors: Dr. Foraker and Dr. Kamper-DeMarco

  5. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) • Open to all students interested in Human Resources • Informational and social opportunities • Advisor: Dr. Delprino

  6. Individualized Experiences • First-hand experience in research or applied settings • Benefits • Learn what psychology is really like • Gain valuable experience for jobs or graduate school • Get to know faculty members • Have fun!

  7. Research Opportunities – Non-Credit • Psychology Club Research Team • Research assistant with a professor • Participant in Psychology studies

  8. Research Opportunities for Academic Credit • Independent Study (PSY 495) • Conduct research with a faculty member • One semester • Honors Thesis (PSY 496 & 498) • Conduct more in-depth research with a faculty committee • Senior year, GPA requirements

  9. Applied Experiences • Volunteer-Service Learning • Courses with 15-40 hour community service requirement • Field Internship (PSY 488) • Work 150 hours (12 hours / week) in community setting + weekly class • Junior or senior year, GPA requirements • Teaching Internship (PSY 488) • Assist a faculty member with a class (e.g., lead review sessions)

  10. Adding a Minor • In-depth knowledge in a second area • Additional credential • Generally 18 credits (6 classes) • See list: http://suny.buffalostate.edu/programs and discuss with your advisor • STRONGLY ENCOURAGED WITH REDUCTION IN INTELLECTUAL FOUNDATIONS CREDITS!!

  11. Disciplinary Minors • Like “mini-majors” • Relevant minors include: • Anthropology • Criminal Justice • Biology • Political Science • Sociology

  12. Interdisciplinary Minors • Classes on a common theme from different departments • Relevant minors include: • Women & Gender Studies • African & African American Studies • Environmental Studies • Creativity / Leadership Studies • Art Therapy • Aging • Legal Studies

  13. Life After Graduation: Preparing for Graduate School

  14. Graduate School in Psychology • Many careers in Psychology require a Masters degree or Ph.D. • Very competitive! • Start planning from day one!

  15. Becoming a Competitive Graduate School Applicant • Grades: High as possible • >3.0 for MA, >3.5 for Ph.D • Solid course preparation • Exceed minimum requirements • Research!!! • Internships • Relevant job or volunteer work • Department involvement

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