04/03/2012

The psychology undergraduate newsletter provides a weekly update on the latest course information, upcoming events, and currently available job, internship, and research opportunities relating to your major! Find past issues here. If you would like to start receiving the Psych Scoop directly to your inbox, send a request to: psyadvis@umn.edu.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
--1.PSY 4993/5993 REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
--2.DID YOU TAKE A PSY 3801 EQUIVALENT AT ANOTHER INSTITUTION &
DO YOU PLAN ON TAKING PSY 3001W SUMMER OR FALL TERM? IF SO, READ ON
COURSES OF INTEREST
--3.ART, HEALTH, & SOCIETY MAY TERM COURSE (ARTS 3490)
--4.DNCE 3334/5334 INTRODUCTION TO DANCE MOVEMENT THERAPY--FALL 2012
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
--5.MEETING 4/4: GRAD SCHOOL ADMISSIONS W/DR. FLETCHER & FREE ICE CREAM!
--6.NEW MEMBER FEE DEADLINE EXTENDED-4/11!
--7.MEMBER OF PSI CHI & INTERESTED IN GETTING YOUR HONOR CORDS FOR FREE?
EVENTS
--8.THINKING ABOUT POST-GRADUATION JOBS? LIBERAL ARTS CAREER PANEL!
--9.INTERESTED IN A PHD PROGRAM? ATTEND THE DOCTORAL RESEARCH SHOWCASE!
--10.INTERNSHIP ADVICE & A PIZZA SLICE!
--11.INFO SESSION: BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS AT UMR
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
--12.YOUTH PROBATION MENTOR OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS MAJORING IN PSYCH
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--13.SUMMER EMPLOYMENT WORKING WITH YOUTH AS RESIDENTIAL ADVISORS!
LEARNING ABROAD
--14.STUDY & INTERN FOR PSY CREDIT IN FLORENCE THIS FALL! 4/15 DEADLINE
--15.LEARNING ABROAD PROGRAM OPENINGS FOR FALL 2012!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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1.PSY 4993/5993 REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Are you planning to participate in PSY 4993/5993 this Summer or Fall? If so, please note that the registration process for this experience differs greatly from that of standard PSY courses. Please read and follow the registration guidelines outlined on our website to secure an experience and become enrolled.
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2.DID YOU TAKE A PSY 3801 EQUIVALENT AT ANOTHER INSTITUTION &
DO YOU PLAN ON TAKING PSY 3001W SUMMER OR FALL TERM? IF SO, READ ON
Are you a declared Psychology major who has successfully completed an approved statistics equivalent to PSY 3801 at another institution? Do you intend to enroll in PSY 3001W spring semester? If you meet these criteria, please read on. Our registration system only recognizes several approved equivalents as meeting the stats pre-requisites for PSY 3001W, and you may be blocked from enrolling in open seats. To increase your chances of securing an open seat for this course, you will need to follow these instructions: 1) Email psyadvis@umn.edu at least three days prior to your registration start time. In the email, provide your student ID number, your registration time, and state that you would like to enroll in PSY 3001W and have taken a PSY 3801 equivalent at another institution. 2) We will respond to your email verifying that you have successfully completed an approved equivalent. 3) You will keep this verification email and respond directly to it a half hour before you plan on registering. In this response, you must include your student ID number and your top two choices of open 3001W sections (NOTE: there MUST be an open seat in the section for us to provide a permission number). 4) If a seat is available, we will respond as soon as possible with a permission number that you must use promptly.
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COURSES OF INTEREST
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3.ART, HEALTH, & SOCIETY MAY TERM COURSE (ARTS 3490)
Want to combine an interest in arts with helping people? Take the May Term course ARTS 3490: Workshop in Art Section 003 "Art, Health, & Society." The course is a pilot program that will apply to a future major/certificate in Art & Health and is also a prerequisite for the new Artist-in-Residence Program at the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital. In the course, students will learn ways to apply the arts within the healthcare industry. Various artistic media are explored in relation to current topics in healthcare such as communication and artmaking, medical humanities, and the role of art in psychology, anthropology, education, and history. Students in all disciplines are welcome to enroll. Visit the online enrollment system for course information. Questions can be directed to Prof. Demonte at nicolademonte@gmail.com or to Prof. Feinberg at feinb001@umn.edu.
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4.DNCE 3334/5334 INTRODUCTION TO DANCE MOVEMENT THERAPY--FALL 2012
Dance/movement therapy is a mind/body form of psychotherapy that uses body and movement to facilitate psychological goals of self-awareness growth and change. No previous movement experience is required for participation in this course. The course is appropriate for anyone interested in the relationships among body, movement, creative expression, and psychology and is particularly relevant to the fields of Psychology, Education, Music Therapy, Art and Drama Therapy, Counseling, Family Social Studies, Social Work and Movement Studies. The course also complies with DMT Alternate Route requirements. For a full course description, visit the Course Guide. To register, review the online course information through One Stop and contact the Dance Department (Hannah Carney- catin004@umn.edu).
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PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
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PLEASE NOTE: All students interested in Psychology are welcome to participate in Psi Chi/ Psychology Student Association activities. No previous participation or membership is required. If you're interested, please attend!
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5.MEETING 4/4: GRAD SCHOOL ADMISSIONS W/DR. FLETCHER & FREE ICE CREAM!
The next Psi Chi/Psychology Club meeting will be on Wednesday, April 4th, from 3:00 - 4:00pm in N639 Elliott. We are pleased to have Professor Randy Fletcher, a faculty member in the Department of Psychology, as a guest speaker. He will be sharing very useful information about the graduate school admissions process, what departments are looking for in applicants, and what you can do to be competitive candidate. If you are considering grad school, this meeting is for you! Also, there will be free ice cream! You do not have to be a member of Psi Chi to attend-- all are welcome! If you have questions, attend a meeting or send an email to psichi@umn.edu for more information.
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6.NEW MEMBER FEE DEADLINE EXTENDED-4/11!
If you have been accepted into Psi Chi and have yet to pay your one-time membership fee, it is due in the form of a check NO LATER THAN Wednesday, April 11th. These can be submitted to the drop box outside S104 Elliott Hall or given to one of the officers.
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7.MEMBER OF PSI CHI & INTERESTED IN GETTING YOUR HONOR CORDS FOR FREE?
Participate in Relay for Life! Our Psi Chi chapter will subsidize the entire cost of Psi Chi commencement honors cords for those who join our team and participate with us in Relay for Life. Click here to join our Relay team! Sign up by April 20th and we will order and pay for your honor cords. If you are interested or have any questions, please send an email to psichi@umn.edu.
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EVENTS
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8.THINKING ABOUT POST-GRADUATION JOBS? LIBERAL ARTS CAREER PANEL!
Thursday, April 5th, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
102 Walter
The Department of American Studies is hosting a career panel this week that can be found relevant to any liberal arts majors, including psychology! The panel includes alumni who work in areas such as teaching, law, event management, and journalism. To hear about these individuals' career paths and what you should be doing as an undergrad, attend! Refreshments will be served.
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9.INTERESTED IN A PHD PROGRAM? ATTEND THE DOCTORAL RESEARCH SHOWCASE!
Tuesday, April 17th; 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Union
Are you considering pursuing a PhD? Is UMN-TC a school you plan to apply to for a PhD program? Attend the 2011-2012 Doctoral Research Showcase to get an idea of the research involved in pursuing these degrees! Hear and meet top recipients of 2011-12 doctoral fellowships as they present their work in science, medicine, engineering, social sciences, and the humanities (including students from Psychology and Neuroscience!). For a list of presenters and topics, click here.
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10.INTERNSHIP ADVICE & A PIZZA SLICE!
Friday, April 6th; 12:00 - 1:30 pm
President's Room, Coffman Memorial Union
Join CLA Career Services to talk about the benefits of an internship and how to find one (and eat pizza)! This is a free event for CLA students. An internship is one of the most important things you can do for your future. Do one or more internships during college to make yourself a better job candidate or grad school candidate, to improve your resume, and to learn about career options. Internships give you professional experience and help you explore your interests. During this panel discussion, you'll hear from employers who hire interns, and from CLA students who've had rewarding internships. Come hear what tips they have to offer. You're welcome to ask questions or to just listen. This event includes pizza! No registration required. For more information search the 'Career Events' section in GoldPASS.
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11.INFO SESSION: BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS AT UMR
Monday, April 9th; 1:30 pm
2-565 Moos Tower
Are you interested in learning more about the Bachelors of Science in Health Professions (BSHP) degree offered at University of Minnesota - Rochester? The BSHP program staff will be on the Minneapolis campus on Monday, April 9th to host an information session about this degree program that has 4 different tracks: Respiratory Care, Echocardiography, Sonography, and Radiography. For more information and to attend, sign up here!
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VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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12.YOUTH PROBATION MENTOR OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS MAJORING IN PSYCH
This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with youth development! Hennepin County Juvenile Probation Mentors for Success is actively recruiting college students to participate in its volunteer program and has current oppenings. Mentors will have the opportunity to meet with youth on probation and have a positive impact on a mentee's life. Mentors should be able to share their academic experiences about working towards and being in college. Currently, we are recruiting males and females who can be committed to having a positive impact on a mentee for one year. Through this experience, mentors will gain insight on different communities and cultures and expand their knowledge of the juvenile justice system. The program strives to provide quality mentoring by supporting its mentors through training, activity, and match support. This opportunity would enhance any resume and prepare individuals for post-grad life. Also, mileage and parking will be reimbursed. If interested visit the website for more information and to apply. For questions, contact 612-596-1687 or mentorsforsuccess@co.hennepin.mn.us
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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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13.SUMMER EMPLOYMENT WORKING WITH YOUTH AS RESIDENTIAL ADVISORS!
TRiO Upward Bound is hiring a dynamic team of individuals to help run the summer precollege program. Roughly 8 Residential Advisors (RAs) are needed to live in the University of Minnesota residential hall (Middlebrook), supervise UB students, plan, coordinate, and chaperone evening experiential events, and mentor high school youth on college readiness. RA candidates will be working from the beginning of June through the end of July. For more information and to apply, visit the U of M's employment webpage. Applications are due THIS Friday, April 6th. Contact Isaac Mixon with questions at ijmixon@umn.edu or 612-625-6626.
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LEARNING ABROAD
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14.STUDY & INTERN FOR PSY CREDIT IN FLORENCE THIS FALL! 4/15 DEADLINE
Take a semester in Italy that you will never forget! Italian language is NOT a necessity for all experiences, and you may even work toward PSY major requirements! Coursework can be taken from cross-cultural psychology, art, economics, business, art history, photography, and more. All courses utilize Florence as a classroom with long study tours to Sicily (5-days) and Milan (3-days). Three-credit internships are also available, including this opportunity for psychology majors and minors. Students can earn up to 6 credits toward their Psychology requirements for both Cross-Cultural Psych and the internship experience; to see how these may work toward your degree progress, please meet with a Psychology Advisor. For more information on this program, visit the Learning Abroad Center's program page. Contact Christine Anderson at ander590@umn.edu with questions relating to the program. Application deadline for Fall 2012 participation is April 15th.
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15.LEARNING ABROAD PROGRAM OPENINGS FOR FALL 2012!
Whether taking courses toward your major or not, the Psychology Department strongly encourages all students to take advantage of abroad opportunities during their undergraduate careers. These are experiences that allow you to grow in a number of critical ways beyond just taking classes. The Learning Abroad Center would like to note that the following programs still have openings for a Fall 2012 semester abroad: Language & Culture in Argentina, Study Abroad in Montpellier, France, Study Abroad in Florence, Italy, Study Abroad in Rome, Italy, International Program in Toledo, Study Abroad in Tanzania.