Who is my academic advisor and how may I contact them?

 Your academic advisor was chosen for you when you were admitted to this program. You should have received a packet of information regarding the program and it’s faculty. That packet indicates to you which professor you were assigned to have as an academic advisor.

If you have lost that packet of information or furthermore do not know who your advisor is, please see the psychology department’s secretary, Evelyn Stewart, and she will be able to assist you further.

If you do know who your advisor is, search among this list for your advisor and contact them with the information provided. It is recommended that you meet with them AT LEAST once per semester.

Where do I start my graduate school search?

 There are many resources for those searching for the perfect graduate school. First, you *should* consult your academic advisor during their office hours when searching for a program that best suits your interests.

 You *could* visit Dr. Mark Chapell during his office hours for further personalized assistance.

You *could* also utilize a search engine for graduate schools online:

Grad Schools

Graduate School Options

Psych Grad

Psychology Schools

In conjunction with anything that you do, you *should* get a hold of the APA’s Graduate Study In Psychology, 2005 Edition which contains all of the APA approved psychology programs available in the United States and Canada. This is an invaluable tool.

What are the GREs and how do I know if I need to take them?

The GRE, or the Graduate Record Examination, is a test much like the SATs that many students must take in order to apply to graduate school. Each program is different in that nearly all PhD. programs require it but only some MA. or MS. Programs do the same; it simply depends on the school. The general test is frequently required with the subject test (ie., the GRE Psychology test), but this is not always so. Again, it simply depends on the school.

 Information concerning registration and content of the GREs can be found here.

Who do I contact in order to register for a field experience?

Field experiences (ie., internships) must be arranged early in the semester prior to your actual placement. You should speak with Dr. Valerie Davis-Lamastro if you have a placement in mind or are in need of a placement. She must be contacted *before* you register for the course.

Information packets concerning field experiences are usually available on the outside of her office in the psychology department. If none are to be found there, you may visit her during office hours to obtain one. It is imperative that you read the packet before registering for the course.

I have graduated and I need a job; how do I go about finding one?

Try one of these search engines:

APA Classifieds

Career Builder

Federal Job Search

Fed World

Hot Jobs

Jobs in Psychology

Monster

Psychology Career Center

USA Jobs

How do I go about registering for independent study?

For independent study you must first find a professor whose interests match yours most similarly. Browse this listof professors and their interests to begin this process.  Next, you should contact them.  See what projects they are working on and ask if they would like your assistance.

You could also talk to a professor teaching one of your current courses, perhaps after class. Again, see what projects they are working on and ask if they would like your assistance.
 
Once you have partnered with a professor, that professor will guide you through the procedures of registering for and taking an independent study.
 
NOTE: I believe you must be a junior or senior to do this, in addition to having already taken Course #2007.210 (Statistics and Research Methods in Psychology). However, it is very important to plan ahead. Therefore, the semester before you plan on taking the independent study is when you should speak to the professor whom you are interested in working with.