Academic Advising
Each Psychology major is assigned one of the Psychology Program faculty members to serve as their academic advisor. (Follow these instructions to find out who your advisor is.) Make an appointment to meet with your academic advisor during the advisement period listed in the Academic Calendar. Use the resources linked below to help make your advising appointment more productive.
- Psychology Major Degree Assessment Form
- Advising Preplanning Worksheet (from Advising Assistance Center)
- 2024-2025 Core Curriculum Worksheet
- The Psychology program “Spine”
- Advising Assistance Center (Student Page)
Advising notes for Spring 2025
PSYC 316 Art Therapy
TR 3:15-4:30 pm, CRN: 41262, Prerequisite: PSYC 309 or instructor permission
This course will be offered by Dr. Ann Wendle, who has a degree in art therapy. This will be an introduction to therapeutic techniques using artistic productions as an aid to psychotherapy. The course involves an analysis of approaches with specific clinical populations; e.g., juvenile delinquents, geriatric clients, etc. This course also includes a historical and theoretical appraisal of the use of art therapy in both clinical practice and research.
PSYC 322 Introduction to Forensic Psychology
W 5:00-7:40 pm, CRN: 41263, Prerequisite: PSYC 101
This course, formerly a PSYC 399 Special Topics course, will again be taught by Dr. Stephanie Purdy. This is an introductory course providing students with an overview of forensic psychology including basic concepts, theories, practices, and procedures. Students will explore subspecialties of forensic psychology; roles and responsibilities of forensic psychologists; and related legal, ethical, and diversity issues. This course will cover a broad spectrum of the ways in which the law and psychology intersect.
Psychology Research Practica (PSYC 211, 312)
Practicum (internship) experiences in psychology offered by the Psychology Program include helping faculty with their ongoing research. Visit the Psychology Practicum page for more information.
Psychology Clinical Practicum (PSYC 313)
Note that the clinical practicum class is temporarily on hold and will not be offered in spring 2025.
Answers to Psychology Advising Questions
While your academic advisor can answer many of your questions, another great resource is the Psychology Major Frequently Asked Questions page. Have a look there for many common questions asked by Psychology students.