Department of Psychology
Student Handbook

This handbook is written in a conversational style and is organized around questions a prospective or new student might ask. The list below contains the major categories in the latest edition of the handbook. Each category is, more or less, self-contained. If you want to browse the entire handbook click here.

Questions and Issues Addressed by the Handbook.

• What is a psychologist?
• What do psychologists do?
• What can a student do with a bachelor's degree in psychology?
• How do I obtain practical training in the psychology major?
• Who are the Psychology Faculty in the Department?
• Will my psychology major help or hinder me if I go into some other career area?
• In general, how does the job market look for psychology majors?
• Five years from now, will I regret my decision to major in psychology?
• Academic Information
• University Degree Requirements
• Psychology Major Requirements
• Some Comments about Required Psychology Courses.
• Elective Courses in Psychology
• Valuable Courses in Other Departments
• Selecting a Minor
• Academic Advisor
• Some Other Important Academic Information.
• Student Activities
• Psychology As A Career
• Where do persons with degrees in psychology work?
• What are the specialties in psychology?
• What if I want to get a graduate degree in an area that is related to psychology?
• What employment opportunities exist, if I want to seek employment with my bachelor's degree?
• What are some of the specific jobs for those with a bachelor's degree in psychology?
• Where have graduates from the Department of Psychology obtained employment?
• GRADUATE SCHOOL
• Briefly, help me make up my mind about attending graduate school?
• What kinds of graduate degrees are offered in psychology?
• Will earning a graduate degree improve my salary potential?
• Where have psychology graduates attended graduate school?
• How do I decide where to go and how to apply?
• What are graduate schools looking for?
• How do I decide where to apply?
• What if I want to attend a graduate school that has a Counseling emphasis?
• Can I get my master's degree now, work for a few years, then go on for my doctorate?
• The Application Process
• Application Table
• The following books provide a more complete discussion of the application process.
• References

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