State University College at Oneonta The Psychology Department

1. State University College at Oneonta The Psychology Department

2. About Us… Psychology is the 4th largest major at SUNY Oneonta There are approximately 350 students majoring in Psychology The department offers both the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degree We are located in Fitzelle Hall

3. The Faculty The Department currently has 9 full-time faculty members, all of whom have obtained their Ph.D.’s. Each member serves both as a teacher and an academic advisor. This includes: 7 Full Professors 1 Associate Prof. 1 Lecturer More info

4. Student Organizations…

5. Psi Chi Is the National Honor Society in Psychology for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology. Mission: • Advance science and the profession of psychology • Promote an educational experience consistent with the mission • Promote ethical and socially responsible members and leaders • Define and establish an organizational structure that promotes the mission

6. The Psychology Club Is a student-run organization with a goal to inform, involve, and enhance the lives of psychology majors at Oneonta State. The club meets weekly to: • Assist psychology majors with academic information, research projects, etc. • Organize on-campus events in conjunction with other clubs. • Work with the community through service projects.

7. Major Requirements…The Psychology Major requires a variety of courses in order to ensure well-rounded graduates. • Introduction to Psychology • Statistics in Psychology • Research Methods in Psychology • Social Psychology • Personality Theory • Developmental Psychology

8. Also Required… • 6 credits in a 300 level psychology course • 3 credits from a range of courses including Cognitive Psychology, Psychology of Memory…. and many more to choose from • 3 credits in a diversity requirement (e.g. Psychology of Women)

9. Special Opportunities for Psychology Majors… • Teaching Assistantship • Independent Studies • Internships

10. Teaching Assistantship • Earn credits by working with the psychology department faculty. • Assist in teaching classes. • Tutor individual students and hold study sessions for groups of students. • Work on various research projects…many of which are presented at national conventions.

11. Internships • Students gain valuable field experience while earning a degree • Students can choose from various internships offered, such as: • Violence Intervention Program • St. James Manor Adult Home • Fox Hospital Crisis Center

12. After Students Graduate From Oneonta State College…..

13. Career Opportunities with a B.A. or B.S. in Psychology… Social Services Director Probation Officer Group Home Coordinator Public Relations Specialist Career Counselor Marketing Consultant Drug Abuse Counselor Residential Youth Counselor Counselor Aide Radio/TV Research Assistant Child Care Worker Program Manager ParoleOfficer Political Campaign Worker Community Support Worker Case worker Family Services Worker Outreach Worker Mental Health Technician Residential Counselor Day Care Center Supervisor Case Management Aide Employment Counselor . . . . and many more . . . . . . . . . .

14. Graduate School • Many of Oneonta’s psychology majors choose to go to graduate school. • Our psychology department will be glad to help students find a graduate school that will meet all of their needs and concerns.

15. Outlook after Graduation… Psychology majors find jobs! Almost 80% of Psychology majors have found employment. Less than 5%, who are seeking employment, have been unsuccessful. (Based on National Data)

16. Suggested Web Pages to Review • American Psychological Association http://www.apa.org/ • American Psychological Society http://www.psychologicalscience.org/ • APA style Guide http://www.uwsp.edu/psych/apa4b.htm • Careers in Psychology http://web.indstate.edu/psych/ch4.html • College Programs http://www.wgcn.com/col.htm#mark • Eastern Psychological Association http://www.easternpsychological.org/ • Psychology Experiments http://www.olemiss.edu/projects/PsychExps/ • Psych Web http://www.psych-web.com/ • Media and Communications http://www.aber.ac.uk/media/Functions/mcs.html • Megalinks in Psyc http://www.vcu.edu/hasweb/psy/psy101/forsyth/web.htm • NASA Psychology http://ww.nsf.gov/hom/sbe/start.htm • SUNY-Oneonta Psychology Department http://www.oneonta.edu/~psyweb/ • The Psychology Place http://www.psychplace.com/

17. Contact Us… Psychology Department 127 Fitzelle Hall c/o SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY 13820 (607) 436-3223 gilbersj@Oneonta.edu End of Show Thanks for watching!

18. Psychology Department Faculty Click here to see all faculty Craig Bielert, Ph.D. Peter Di Nardo, Ph.D. Leslie Downing, Ph.D. Stephen Gilbert, Ph.D. Lawrence Guzy, Ph.D. Mary Howes, Ph.D. Cynthia Miller, Ph.D. Raymond Rainville, Ph.D. Walter vom Saal, Ph.D.

19. CRAIG F. BIELERTASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 122 FITZELLE HALL Phone: (607) 436-3219 E-mail: BIELERCF @oneonta.edu Back to main show

20. PETER A. DINARDOPROFESSOR 405 FITZELLE HALL Phone: (607) 436-3271 E-mail:DINARDPA @oneonta.edu Back to main show

21. LESLIE L. DOWNING PROFESSOR 419 FITZELLE HALL Phone: (607) 436-3273 E-mail: DOWNINLL @oneonta.edu Back to main show

22. STEVEN J. GILBERTCHAIR AND PROFESSOR127A FITZELLE HALL Phone: (607) 436-2557 E-mail: GILBERSJ @oneonta.edu Back to main show

23. LAWRENCE T. GUZYPROFESSOR 111A FITZELLE HALL Phone: (607) 436-2494 E-mail: GUZYLT @oneonta.edu Back to main show

24. MARY B. HOWESASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 411 FITZELLE HALL Phone: (607) 436-3257 E-mail: HOWESMB @oneonta.edu Back to main show

25. CYNTHIA L. MILLER LECTURER 400 FITZELLE HALL Phone: (607) 436-3217 E-mail: MILLERC @oneonta.edu Back to main show

26. RAYMOND E. RAINVILLEASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 126 FITZELLE HALL Phone: (607) 436-3599 E-mail: RAINVIRE @oneonta.edu Back to main show

27. WALTER VOM SAALPROFESSOR 502 FITZELLE HALL Phone: (607) 436-3704 E-mail: VOMSAAW @oneonta.edu Back to main show