Undergraduate Studies Handbook
Department of Psychology
102 Gilmer Hall
P.O. Box 400400
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4400
(434) 982-4750
Revised June, 2007
- Department Contacts
- The Major in Psychology
- Requirements for the Major
- Guidelines for Course Selection
- Procedure for Declaring a Major
- Requirements for the Minor
- Procedure for Declaring a Minor
- Distinguished Majors Program
- Student Organizations
- Future Education and Employment
Department Chair
Prof. David Hill
102 Gilmer Hall
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Prof. James Freeman
140B Gilmer MW: 10:00AM-11:00AM; T: 9:00AM-12:00PM or by appointment
Undergraduate Coordinator
Stacy Sties
140C Gilmer Hall, M-T-W-R: 9:00AM-2:00PM; F: 9:00AM-12:00PM
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior of humans and
other animals. It ranges from studies of human development and
complex thought processes to social relations, brain and neural
mechanisms, psychopathology and beyond. The requirements for the
major are designed to ensure breadth of coverage, and allows
flexibility in selecting courses according to one's interests.
Opportunities for independent work are available in research and field experience
(through internship).
In addition to gaining a general liberal arts degree, training
in the subject matter and methodology of psychology (including
experimental methodology and statistics and an appreciation of
the different views of human behavior) is
excellent preparation for a variety of careers. Practical skills
developed in the major include thinking critically, writing
proposals and reports, designing and conducting research
projects, collecting and analyzing data, reading and
understanding basic research in psychology, and applying
psychological principles in the workplace.
3.1. Requirements for Declaration of Major
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3.1.1.
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Prospective majors must have completed and obtained a grade of C or better in
PSYC 101 (General Psychology) in order to declare. Note that PSYC 101 must be
COMPLETED before declaration. In special circumstances (e.g., students who are
completing requirements at the end of the fifth semester), students may complete
declaration paperwork with the Director of Undergraduate Studies during finals week.
Advanced placement credit of scores of 4 or 5 or equivalent transfer credit may also
be used to satisfy the declaration requirement.
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3.1.2.
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Prospective majors must have a grade point average
of 2.00 or better for all psychology courses completed
at the University of Virginia. Note that, the requirements have changed
for all students in the class of 2010 and 2011. Grades in psychology classes must
be C or higher to count toward the major. Students in the class of
2008-2009 are under the old requirement, where you must have a 2.0 average
in all psychology classes, except the grades in PSYC 305 and PSYC 306 must
be C- or higher.
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3.1.3.
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Major declarations are only performed during the office
hours of the Undergraduate Coordinator.
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3.2. Departmental Degree Requirements
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3.2.1.
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To graduate with a major in Psychology, a student must
earn at least 30 credits for courses in psychology at
the 200-level and above.
You must have 30 credits for the major
after you subtract the credits earned for PSYC 101.
Only PSYC classes count toward the major.
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3.2.2.
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At least one course must be completed from each of the
following three 200-level groups:
- PSYC 210 (learning)
PSYC 215 (cognition)
PSYC 230 (perception)
- PSYC 220 (psychobiology)*
PSYC 221 (animal behavior)*
- PSYC 240 (personality)
PSYC 250 (child psychology)
PSYC 260 (social psychology)
* BIOL classes CANNOT be used to waive these required classes;
however, advanced psychology classes in psychobiology or neuroscience may
substitute with the permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
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3.2.3
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Research Methods and Data Analysis (PSYC 305 and PSYC
306) must be completed with a grade in each of C- or
better for class of 2008-2009, C or better for classes 2010 and 2011.
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3.2.4.
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At least two courses (minimum six credits) must be
completed at the 300-level or higher, of which one course
must be a 400- or 500-level course. Excluded are
Directed Readings in Psychology, Research in Psychology,
Internship and Advanced Psychobiology Lab.
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3.2.5.
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Majors must maintain at least a 2.00 grade point average
for all psychology courses taken at the University. If
a student retakes a course both grades
are counted in computing the psychology grade point average.
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3.2.6.
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The Interim Degree Audit is an important document
that details exactly what you need to complete your
degree to graduate on time. The Interim Degree Audit
is conducted during the fall before May graduation.
December graduates must complete this process early
in the fall. The Director of Undergraduate
Studies (NOT your major advisor) must sign your
Interim Degree Audit. Please come to the
Undergraduate Office during the office hours of the
Undergraduate Coordinator who will check your form
before the Director of Undergraduate Studies signs it. This
process takes only 2-3 minutes if you have your
forms and VISTAA copy ready.
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3.3. Comments on Requirements
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3.3.1.
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Courses counted in the 30 credits needed for the major cannot be
taken CR/NC (Credit/No Credit). Research in Psychology and Internship,
however, are taken Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. University Internship must
be taken for ungraded psychology credit and not graded, sociology credit
to count toward the major. Credit cannot be given for paid research or
work experience.
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3.3.2.
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Directed Readings, Research in Psychology and/or
Internship can count for up to 9 credits toward the major.
Additional credits may be taken as College electives.
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3.3.3
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No courses outside of the College can be counted toward the major.
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3.3.4.
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Statistics classes taken in other departments, such as Math, Economics, or
Sociology cannot be substituted for PSYC 305 or PSYC 306.
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3.3.5.
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Transfer credit:
- A maximum of 12 transfer credits is counted
toward the major.
- Courses at the 200-level are most suitable for
transfer. Credit toward the major may be given for
substantial courses, even if a comparable course is not
offered in this department. Transfer credits for PSYC
305/306 or 400- or 500-level courses are difficult to
obtain and are not recommended for transfer.
- Students who wish to take psychology courses at
other institutions for credit toward the
major are cautioned to get approval before taking
a course. Submit the Request
for Transfer of Credit form (available in Garrett
Hall) to the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Include
as much information as possible about the content of the
course (a course syllabus is preferred; the catalog
description may be acceptable). Please indicate that you
are requesting major credit.
- Transfer students should meet with the Director of
Undergraduate Studies after obtaining a list of courses
that have been approved for credit in the College.
Courses at the 200-level or above that have been approved
by the College can be considered for credit in the major
by submitting the Request for Transfer of Credit to
the Psychology Major form (available in Garrett Hall) to the Director of Undergraduate
Studies. Depending on the course, either a catalog
description or web listing with comparable information
(for most lower-level courses), or a syllabus or copies
of exams, papers, etc. will be needed.
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Students cannot receive credit for two classes with the same class number. For example, a common class offered outside of UVa is Human Development. It transfers as PSYC 250. Thus, students with transfer credit for PSYC 250 cannot take for Child Psychology for credit because there is too much overlap between the two classes.
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3.3.6.
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Petition: Students who seek exceptions to any of the
requirements or procedures defined for the major in
Psychology may submit a petition for a waiver. Petitions are
available in the Undergraduate Coordinator's office,
Gilmer 140C. Petitions will be evaluated by the
Undergraduate Committee. Waivers are likely to be granted
only in serious extenuating circumstances (e.g., serious illness), and sufficient
justification must be provided. The Director of Undergraduate Studies
can assist you in completing this form.
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4.1. Course Information
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4.1.1.
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Descriptions of courses that are offered through the
Department of Psychology are available in the Undergraduate
Record. Note that not all courses are offered
each semester or even each year.
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4.1.2.
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Descriptions of courses offered for the current or
upcoming semester are available on the Department web pages and bulletin board.
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4.1.3.
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Waiting lists for most psychology courses are
available online through the Course Offering Directory. If a course is not listed online, you will
need to contact the instructor about a waiting list. If
a class is on the online waiting list you should
not contact the instructor about your status on the list
or to make appeals to get into the class. Instructors
are not obligated to respond to such inquires. If you
think you merit special consideration you should contact the
Director of Undergraduate Studies.
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4.1.4.
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Course Actions Forms are not used to add students to classes. All additions to classes are performed through the wait lists.
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4.2. Required Courses
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4.2.1.
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PSYC 101 (Introductory Psychology) is required to declare a
psychology major, but it does not count toward the major.
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4.2.2.
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Requirements at the 200-level are designed to ensure
breadth. They have no prerequisites. There are no restrictions
on the number of 200-level courses you may take; however, it
is recommended that the majority of courses taken for the
major be at the 300- to 500-level.
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4.2.3.
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PSYC 305 should be taken as soon as you think you might want to major or minor in psychology as it is considered a core course for other classes. Successful completion
of PSYC 305 is a prerequisite for PSYC 306, and the two may not be taken
concurrently. Note that PSYC 306 may be used to fulfill the Second
Writing Requirement for the College.
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4.2.4.
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It is important for you to attend the first PSYC 305 and
PSYC 306 lecture. You will sign an attendance sheet and
be given instructions for completing an online form to
confirm your lab registration. If you do not attend
class you may be dropped from lecture and the lab.
If you are unable to attend, you must
contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies before the
lecture.
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4.2.5.
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Courses at the 400- and 500-level are seminars to be taken after completing PSYC 305
and often PSYC 306. The topics offered change frequently, so
flexibility should be used in planning and scheduling. These
courses usually are restricted to majors.
Courses at the 500-level are open to graduate students as
well as undergraduates; otherwise, there is no difference in
these courses. Be sure not to overlook these courses as
seminar options.
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4.2.6.
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Seminars
are initially open only to psychology (or cognitive science) majors or minors who meet the
prerequisites of the class. The maximum enrollment of seminars is
usually 20 students.
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4.3. Special Courses
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4.3.1.
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Research in Psychology (PSYC 395, 396, 495, 496)
provides three credit hours, and typically involves working
on a research project conducted by a faculty
member (working either with the faculty member or a graduate
student). This may involve, for example, helping in the
design and preparation of an experiment or field study, data
collection, coding data, and/or data analysis. For notices
requesting research assistants, check the Undergraduate
bulletin board (Gilmer 1st floor). Otherwise, students must take the
initiative to identify and approach faculty members who may
be interested in involving undergraduates in their research.
A list of faculty members with descriptions of their research
interests is available on the Department web pages. You should
use this list to identify faculty members whose research is
most likely to be of interest to you. Students must have the prior
approval of the faculty member with whom they will work
before enrolling for Research in Psychology. Fall 2007 Reseach Assistant Needs PDF
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4.3.2.
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Undergraduate Internship (PSYC 491, 492) is managed by
the University Internship Program. It has two components:
field placement with a local organization (i.e., private,
nonprofit and public sectors that give students an
opportunity to intern in a wide variety of human services,
government, or business settings) and a weekly academic
seminar. The program requires students to work 10 hours per
week for two semesters and is open to all rising fourth year
students with a cumulative GPA greater than 2.2. PSYC 491 and
492 are offered on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading
basis. The internship office helps to match students with
organizations, but it is recommended strongly that you look
at possible placement to get ideas about where you might like
to apply. The application deadline is usually mid-to-late
February of the third year. Applications are sent
automatically to all third-year psychology majors. For more
information, contact Nancy Gansneder (918 Emmet St. North,
Center for Public Service, Room 305, 982-5552).
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4.3.3.
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University Internship must be taken for ungraded psychology credit and
not graded credit as sociology does not count toward the major.
Internships taken outside this program do not count toward the major or
for transfer credit.
Note that if the internship was originally taken as a
sociology class that it cannot be later switched or counted as a
psychology class.
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5.1. Determine Eligibility
5.2. Preparation
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5.2.1.
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Obtain a Declaration of Major form from the lobby of
Garrett Hall.
Fill in the identifying information
required in the upper section of the form.
To
complete the bottom section of the form see the Major
Declaration Form template and sample below. Begin with
the courses you have completed but do not include PSYC
101. Next include courses you anticipate taking. The courses that are listed on
the form serve as a "best guess" about the courses you
will be likely to take; they are not binding and courses
can be rearranged or substituted as desired. As a
Psychology Major, you ultimately are responsible for
ensuring all requirements for the major have been
satisfied. Modifications should be discussed with your
major advisor. The total number of credits should be
between 30 and 32 hours of psychology credit that will
count toward the major (PSYC 101 is not included in this
count).
 template.pdf
sample.pdf
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5.2.2.
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Make up a tentative list of courses you are interested
in taking to fulfill your remaining requirements for the
major.
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5.2.3.
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Read this handbook completely.
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5.3. Meeting with the Undergraduate Coordinator
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5.3.1.
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Meet with the Undergraduate Coordinator during
posted office hours. Make sure you bring your correctly
completed Declaration of Major form and a copy of your VISTAA.
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5.3.2.
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The Undergraduate Coordinator will review your
completed and current courses, verify your eligibility to
declare a major in Psychology, and review the requirements
for the major.
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5.3.3.
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After this meeting, the Director of Undergraduate Studies
will check and approve your form.
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5.3.4
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Your Major and advisor are usually not official for about one to two weeks after you declared. You can verify that your major and assignment of advisor has been added by checking on ISIS.
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A NOTE ABOUT MAJOR ADVISORS: Once you have declared a
major, you must see your major advisor to pick up your code for
registration. Your advisor should be much more than the person
who gives you a code. You should get together with your advisor
to discuss your long-range plans. Your advisor can offer you
valuable advice about the program, other academic matters, and
careers. Helpful hints: Schedule an appointment when there isn't
a deadline, and always go to your advisor prepared. Your advisor
does not create your course schedule for you, but will offer
suggestions and provide input into a schedule or proposed
program of study. Don't be afraid to ask questions. The better
you know your advisor, the better advice you'll receive.
Major advisors are assigned as the primary department
person responsible for guiding you through the major for the
successful completion of your degree. This relationship is
important. If you find you are unable to work with your
advisor, please contact the Director of
Undergraduate Studies to find an advisor who is a better
match. If your advisor becomes unavailable for advising
(e.g., goes on leave or leaves the University), you will be
assigned to a different advisor. You will be notified of
advisor changes through e-mail.
6.1. Requirements for Declaration of Minor
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6.1.1.
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Prospective minors must have completed and obtained a
grade of C or better in PSYC 101, and should have
successfully completed PSYC 305
by the end of the sixth semester.
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6.1.2.
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Prospective minors must have a grade point average of
2.00 or better for all psychology courses completed at
the University.
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6.2. Departmental Minor Requirements
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6.2.1.
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To graduate with a minor in Psychology, a student must
have earned at least 16 credits for courses in psychology at the
200-level and above.
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6.2.2.
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PSYC 305 and PSYC 306 must be successfully completed.
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6.2.3.
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At least one course (minimum three credits) must be
completed at the 400- or 500-level, excluding Directed
Readings in Psychology, Research in Psychology, Internship
and Advanced Psychobiology Lab.
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6.2.4.
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Minors must maintain at least a 2.00 grade point average
for all psychology courses taken at the University.
Note that the requirements have changed for all students in the class of 2010 and 2011. Grades in psychology classes must be C or higher to count towards the major or minor. Students of the class 2008-2009 are under the old requirement, where you must have a 2.0 average in all psychology classes, except the grades in PSYC 305 and PSYC 306 must be C- or higher.
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6.2.5.
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Courses counted for the minor cannot be taken CR/NC.
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6.2.6.
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Directed Readings and Research in Psychology can count
for up to 3 credits toward the minor. Internship can count
for up to 4 credits.
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6.2.7.
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A maximum of 6 transfer credits can be counted for the
minor. Transfer credit must be approved by the Director of
Undergraduate Studies.
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7.1. Determine Eligibility
7.2. Preparation
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7.2.1.
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Bring a copy of your VISTAA and complete theDeclaration of A Minor in
Psychology form obtained from the Undergraduate Coordinator's office during office hours (Gilmer 140C).
Fill in the form with all psychology courses you have
completed, the ones in which you currently are enrolled,
and the ones you are planning to take to fill the
remaining requirements for the minor. There is no
deadline prior to degree application.
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7.2.2.
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Meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies during
office hours to complete and approve the form. DO NOT leave
the form without meeting with the Director of Undergraduate
Studies.
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7.2.3.
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Return the signed form to the Undergraduate Coordinator. You will not receive a copy of this form
unless you request one. It is recommended that you make
a copy before you turn it in to keep for your records.
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7.2.4.
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The Director of Undergraduate Studies is the advisor for
all Psychology minors.
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8.1. Description
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8.1.1.
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The Distinguished Majors Program (DMP) in Psychology
was initiated in January 1986 as an opportunity for
psychology majors with exceptional records to prepare a
thesis under the supervision of a departmental faculty member
during the student's fourth year. The resulting thesis may be
based on empirical research conducted by the student,
analyses using an existing database, or a critical literature
review. Professor Jerry Clore is the advisor to the Distinguished Majors Program.
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8.1.2.
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Upon successful completion of the program, a student's
degree may be awarded with Distinction, High Distinction, or
Highest Distinction. The level of distinction is determined by the Undergraduate Committee.
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8.1.3.
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For more information about the Distinguished Majors Program, click
here.
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8.2 Requirements
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8.2.1.
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To graduate with Highest Distinction, High Distinction, or Distinction students
must successfully complete the thesis and attain an overall
grade point average (for all courses taken at the University
for the degree) of 3.40 or higher. This grade point average is
established by the University and there are no exceptions.
Students with a grade point average greater than 3.60 who do
not do a DMP may graduate with Distinction, but not High or Highest.
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DMP students enroll in six hours of thesis work (either
PSYC 497 or 498) and attend a one-credit seminar (PSYC 387)
each semester while enrolled in the program.
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8.3 Admission
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An overall grade point average of 3.40 is required for
admission to the program. Students with grade point averages
slightly below 3.40 must submit a petition to the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Some leniency may be given to third year transfer
students with lower grade point averages.
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8.3.2.
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Questions about the program should be directed to Prof. Clore, Director of the Psychology
Distinguished Major Program, during the fall or early spring semester of the third
year. Applications are available from Prof. Freeman, Director of Undergraduate
Studies.
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8.3.3.
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Applications
must be submitted by the end of the first week followinf Spring Recess of the year prior to entering the program for May graduates, or before Thanksgiving Break of the prior
year for December/ January graduates.
A completed application requires an advisor who agrees to supervise the
project. A student is more likely to secure an advisor who was a professor with
whom the student was a research assistant. Therefore, it is strongly advised that
potential DMP students do one or more research assistantships prior to their 4th
year.
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9.1. Psi Chi
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9.1.1.
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Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology. To
be elected to the society, students must be a major or minor
in psychology, must have completed 8 semester hours of
psychology, and must rank in the upper 35 percent of their
class. A registration fee pays for lifetime membership.
Additional information and applications for membership are
available from Prof. Bonvillian, the Psi Chi Chapter Advisor.
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9.1.2.
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Inductions for new members are held each fall and
spring semester. Election dates are posted on the
Undergraduate bulletin board on the first floor of Gilmer
Hall.
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9.2. University Psychological Society
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9.2.1.
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The University Psychological Society is a student organization that
sponsors information and social events (e.g., seminars on how
to apply for graduate school, ice cream social as
student/faculty mixer, Outstanding Psychology Professor
award). The University Psychological Society also promotes student interests
to the faculty.
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9.2.2.
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All students who are interested in psychology are
encouraged to attend. Majors or non-majors, first years and
up, are welcome.
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9.2.3.
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The faculty advisor to the University Psychological Society is Prof. James Freeman.
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Although some psychology majors choose the field because they
plan to become professional psychologists in a clinical or
research setting, it is common
for students to choose psychology as a major because they find
the subject matter and courses interesting, without giving much
thought to career planning. Several books are available in the Bio-Psychology library.
See the person at the reference desk. These books provide an
introduction and overview of the different areas of psychology,
and provide information about careers at the master's and
doctoral levels.
10.1. Post-graduate Plans
Post-graduate plans for psychology majors are usually in one of
the four following areas:
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10.1.1.
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Graduate Training in Psychology. Becoming
a professional psychologist requires graduate training in one
of many areas of psychology. Traditional research areas
include Cognitive, Developmental, Quantitative, Sensory and Systems Neuroscience,
and Social Psychology. Persons interested in these areas
usually pursue a doctoral degree. Applied areas include
Clinical, Community, Industrial/Organizational, Counseling,
Educational Psychology and School Psychology. Careers in
these areas are usually possible at the master's or doctoral
levels. Graduate programs in the last three areas may be
offered in Education or Educational Psychology Departments
instead of traditional Psychology Departments.
The American Psychological Association publishes a book
entitled Graduate Study in Psychology. This book
contains useful information about every institution in the
United States and Canada offering graduate study in
psychology. The information includes each department's areas
of specialization, stipend allowances, number of faculty and
graduate students, number of degrees granted in recent years,
tuition costs, application deadlines, and addresses for
admission applications. A limited number of copies
occasionally are for sale in the Newcomb Hall Bookstore.
Copies also may be obtained from the Order Department,
American Psychological Association, P.O. Box 2710,
Hyattsville, MD 20784-0710, or by calling 1-800-374-2721.
Other excellent books are available in the Bio-Psychology
library.
For additional, useful information about the graduate school process see:
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10.1.2.
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Psychology-Related Careers with a Bachelor's Degree.
Those who are not ready or interested in going to graduate
school often enter the job market and find work in areas that
are relevant to their undergraduate training. Many of these
jobs are in human service delivery areas, for example, youth
counselor, recreation assistant, or rehabilitation advisor.
Other jobs may involve analytical or research skills. The
federal government, for example, hires Psychology Technicians
with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Good books with useful information about the
types of job opportunities are available in the Bio-Psychology library.
For additional, useful information about careers with a psychology degree see:
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10.1.3.
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Graduate Training Outside Psychology. Psychology
majors are not limited to graduate training in psychology.
Some majors use their background to pursue careers in Social
Work and Education.
In Education, psychology majors can do a combined program with the Curry
school and get a Masters degree in 5 years. The Early Childhood &
Developmental Risk program is an example (see
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/ecdr/).
Other students go on to Medical School or Law School.
University Career Services (UCR)
has directories of graduate programs in a wide variety of
fields. Careful preparation will ensure the proper
background. Those interested in pursuing Medical or Law
School should contact the appropriate advisor
(Pre-Professional) at UCR in Bryant Hall at Scott Stadium
(see http://www.career.virginia.edu/students/resources/handouts).
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10.1.4.
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General Liberal Arts Careers. Many
employers seek graduates with a general liberal arts degree,
and psychology majors compete successfully for many of these
jobs. These jobs may include, for example, management trainee
or salesperson. UCR has information about
job opportunities for liberal arts majors interested in
pursuing a variety of careers. Psychology majors, along with
other majors, participate in resume drop-offs that are
conducted throughout the year. If you have not visited UCR
already, you are urged strongly to do so to take advantage of
the tremendous amount of information they have available.
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10.2. Letters of Recommendation
Regardless of whether you plan to get a job or go to
graduate school following graduation, you probably will find
that you need letters of recommendation. Because the majority
of lower-level courses in the psychology program are large
lecture courses, many students reach their fourth year and
find they have not established close relationships with
faculty members. No matter how good a student you are, a
letter written by an instructor who can only discuss your
in-class performance will not be as strong or convincing as a
letter written by someone who knows you better. You must plan
ahead! Some tips: Take your relationship with your major
advisor seriously. Schedule an appointment outside class with
an instructor whose class you really enjoy. Sign up for an
independent research project. Finish your lower-level
requirements so you can sign up for smaller classes sooner.
This can really make a difference.
When you identify faculty members who agree to write
letters for you, it is helpful to organize a neat package that
includes information about you (e.g., grades, personal
statement) and all recommendation forms. Fill out all of the
information about you at the top of each form, and include stamped
and addressed envelopes. (For UCR forms, include an
addressed envelope so they can be sent to Garrett Hall
through messenger mail.) A checklist with deadlines is
extremely helpful for multiple schools. Finally, please be
sure to allow sufficient time (at least three weeks is
recommended) for the faculty member to complete the letters.
At the beginning of the fourth year you can start a
credentials file at UCR for your letters of recommendation.
This service provides students with a means of collecting
confidential references that then can be forwarded to schools
of interest for up to five years (or longer by special
request) after graduation. This is especially useful if you
plan to go to graduate school after a one- or two-year delay.
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