8/6/13

The inside scoop on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology major!

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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IN THIS ISSUE:
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURES
--1.Start preparing for Job & Internship Fairs!
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--2.Work-study Position with the Community Service-Learning Center (CSLC)
--3.Direct Care Counselors Needed for Group Home--Part Time/Weekends
--4.In Home Support Professional Needed Immediately
--5.Respite Provider Needed Immediately--14 hours per week
COURSES OF INTEREST
--6.AHS 2400: Writing a Personal Statement (Health Professions)
--7.ID 3201 Career Planning
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
--8.Call for Undergraduate Research Manuscripts (Berkeley)
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURES
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1.Start preparing for Job & Internship Fairs!
If you're looking for a full time job for after graduation, or a summer internship, start getting your resume and cover letter prepared now! There are several career and internship fairs around campus and in the Twin Cities in September and October. These fairs are a perfect opportunity to connect with employers and start learn about potential career avenues. Don't wait until you are busy with classes to polish your materials. If you need some assistance, check out CLA Career Services, located in 411 STSS Building.
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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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IMPORTANT: Organizations listed below are not necessarily affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of Psychology or Psychology Undergraduate Advising. Please exercise the same discretion you would in viewing any other source.
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2.Work-study Position with the Community Service-Learning Center (CSLC)
The Community Service-Learning Center is currently seeking a Peer Advisor to join their team! Peer Advisors in the CSLC advise students in the Community Engagement Scholars Program, facilitate training and reflection sessions, advise students seeking volunteer opportunities, and support service-learning courses. This is a great position for students looking to expand their experience with and knowledge of non-profit organizations in the Twin Cities. Students in these positions also gain extensive skills in advising their peers, leading reflection and training sessions, and program development. Positions are approximately 10 hours per week and applicants must have work-study. Contact Laura Dammer Hess damm0032@umn.edu with any questions and to apply. Applications are due Monday, August 19th at 4:30 PM.

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3.Direct Care Counselors Needed for Group Home--Part Time/Weekends
Dependable Home Health Care is seeking several Direct Care Counselors to join the teams at group homes in Northern Ramsey County, and Andover/Coon Rapids. The Direct Care Counselor will work directly with persons served in the implementation of the written Individual Support Plans, documenting progress and response to program services, and ensuring the safety and well-being of each person. This individual generally works without direct immediate supervision in the performance of assigned tasks. Individual would only be expected to work about 1 weekend per month. Job offer is contingent upon on a cleared background check and clean driving record. To apply or to learn about other positions, visit DHHC's website. For more information or questions, please contact Jane Schneider at janes@dependable-care.com or 651.779.9810 x101.

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4.In Home Support Professional Needed Immediately
Dependable Home Health Care is seeking an In Home Support Professional to work directly with a teenage male with Autism. An ideal candidate would be physically large to be able to handle high aggressive behaviors. This position is available immediately and would be 30 hours per week M-F 3pm-9pm. Preferred candidates will have experience working with persons who have developmental disabilities and have excellent behavior management skills. All job offers are contingent on a cleared background check and clean driving record. To apply or to learn about other positions, visit DHHC's website. For more information or questions, please contact Jane Schneider at janes@dependable-care.com or 651.779.9810 x101.

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5.Respite Provider Needed--14 hours per week
Dependable Home Health Care is seeking a Respite Provider to work with a young adult female by taking her out into the community for outings. Hours would include Monday, Wednesday, Friday evenings (5:30-8:30) and Saturdays for about 5 hours. This position is open immediately. Preferred candidates will have experience working with persons who have developmental disabilities and have excellent behavior management skills. All job offers are contingent on a cleared background check and clean driving record. To apply or to learn about other positions, visit DHHC's website. For more information or questions, please contact Jane Schneider at janes@dependable-care.com or 651.779.9810 x101.
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COURSES OF INTEREST
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6.AHS 2400: Writing a Personal Statement (Health Professions)
Do you need to write a personal statement or essay for your application to a health profession program? Are you having trouble figuring out how to get started, or how to tell your story in a concise and compelling way? Writing a personal statement can be challenging. Take this class and learn how to build your own story... and learn to express yourself the "write" way! Who should take this course? Pre-health students who will be applying to a health professional program within the next year. (1 credit, S/N only). Permission Number: Students should submit request at http://z.umn.edu/ahs2400fall13
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7.ID 3201 Career Planning
Wondering what you'll do after graduation? This course provides you with tools to integrate your career options with your talents, values, interests and experience. It's mainly aimed at juniors and seniors who are looking at life after graduation, and who want to optimize their career research, strategic resume writing, networking, and interviewing. You can also explore internship and grad school options.
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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
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--8.Call for Undergraduate Research Manuscripts (Berkeley)
The Undergraduate Journal of Psychology at Berkeley (UJPB) is an annual publication that provides a critical forum for publication to a diverse and multidisciplinary undergraduate community. It features original research and review articles and provides a venue for original works that focus on psychology, neuroscience, and other cognitive sciences. The journal also has a focus on education and training scholarship, thereby promoting excellence in and encouraging further undergraduate research in psychology. If you have completed a "Stepping Stone Article", "Research Article" and/or "Review Article" in a psychology-related field, we'd like to invite you to submit your paper for review in the Undergraduate Journal of Psychology at Berkeley! Before you submit an article, please check our website at http://ujpb.weebly.com/submit.html for guidelines and expectations for different kinds of manuscripts. To submit an original research article and/or other work for review and publication, you can send an e-mail to berkpsychjournal@gmail.com with your article (in .doc or .docx format) attached. Please verify that your submission does not contain any identifying information (to ensure anonymity during the review process), but do include your full name, paper title, telephone number, and preferred e-mail address in the body of your e-mail. The deadline to submit papers is September 22, 2013. While articles submitted after this date may still be considered for later editions, papers received earlier will have higher priority.
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The inside scoop on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology major!
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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IN THIS ISSUE:
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURES
--1.Start preparing for Job & Internship Fairs!
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--2.Work-study Position with the Community Service-Learning Center (CSLC)
--3.Direct Care Counselors Needed for Group Home--Part Time/Weekends
--4.In Home Support Professional Needed Immediately
--5.Respite Provider Needed Immediately--14 hours per week
COURSES OF INTEREST
--6.AHS 2400: Writing a Personal Statement (Health Professions)
--7.ID 3201 Career Planning
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
--8.Call for Undergraduate Research Manuscripts (Berkeley)
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURES
*****
1.Start preparing for Job & Internship Fairs!
If you're looking for a full time job for after graduation, or a summer internship, start getting your resume and cover letter prepared now! There are several career and internship fairs around campus and in the Twin Cities in September and October. These fairs are a perfect opportunity to connect with employers and start learn about potential career avenues. Don't wait until you are busy with classes to polish your materials. If you need some assistance, check out CLA Career Services, located in 411 STSS Building.
*****
--------------------------------------------
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
*****
IMPORTANT: Organizations listed below are not necessarily affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of Psychology or Psychology Undergraduate Advising. Please exercise the same discretion you would in viewing any other source.
*****
2.Work-study Position with the Community Service-Learning Center (CSLC)
The Community Service-Learning Center is currently seeking a Peer Advisor to join their team! Peer Advisors in the CSLC advise students in the Community Engagement Scholars Program, facilitate training and reflection sessions, advise students seeking volunteer opportunities, and support service-learning courses. This is a great position for students looking to expand their experience with and knowledge of non-profit organizations in the Twin Cities. Students in these positions also gain extensive skills in advising their peers, leading reflection and training sessions, and program development. Positions are approximately 10 hours per week and applicants must have work-study. Contact Laura Dammer Hess damm0032@umn.edu with any questions and to apply. Applications are due Monday, August 19th at 4:30 PM.
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3.Direct Care Counselors Needed for Group Home--Part Time/Weekends
Dependable Home Health Care is seeking several Direct Care Counselors to join the teams at group homes in Northern Ramsey County, and Andover/Coon Rapids. The Direct Care Counselor will work directly with persons served in the implementation of the written Individual Support Plans, documenting progress and response to program services, and ensuring the safety and well-being of each person. This individual generally works without direct immediate supervision in the performance of assigned tasks. Individual would only be expected to work about 1 weekend per month. Job offer is contingent upon on a cleared background check and clean driving record. To apply or to learn about other positions, visit DHHC's website. For more information or questions, please contact Jane Schneider at janes@dependable-care.com or 651.779.9810 x101.
*****
4.In Home Support Professional Needed Immediately
Dependable Home Health Care is seeking an In Home Support Professional to work directly with a teenage male with Autism. An ideal candidate would be physically large to be able to handle high aggressive behaviors. This position is available immediately and would be 30 hours per week M-F 3pm-9pm. Preferred candidates will have experience working with persons who have developmental disabilities and have excellent behavior management skills. All job offers are contingent on a cleared background check and clean driving record. To apply or to learn about other positions, visit DHHC's website. For more information or questions, please contact Jane Schneider at janes@dependable-care.com or 651.779.9810 x101.
*****
5.Respite Provider Needed--14 hours per week
Dependable Home Health Care is seeking a Respite Provider to work with a young adult female by taking her out into the community for outings. Hours would include Monday, Wednesday, Friday evenings (5:30-8:30) and Saturdays for about 5 hours. This position is open immediately. Preferred candidates will have experience working with persons who have developmental disabilities and have excellent behavior management skills. All job offers are contingent on a cleared background check and clean driving record. To apply or to learn about other positions, visit DHHC's website. For more information or questions, please contact Jane Schneider at janes@dependable-care.com or 651.779.9810 x101.
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COURSES OF INTEREST
*****
6.AHS 2400: Writing a Personal Statement (Health Professions)
Do you need to write a personal statement or essay for your application to a health profession program? Are you having trouble figuring out how to get started, or how to tell your story in a concise and compelling way? Writing a personal statement can be challenging. Take this class and learn how to build your own story... and learn to express yourself the "write" way! Who should take this course? Pre-health students who will be applying to a health professional program within the next year. (1 credit, S/N only). Permission Number: Students should submit request at http://z.umn.edu/ahs2400fall13
*****
7.ID 3201 Career Planning
Wondering what you'll do after graduation? This course provides you with tools to integrate your career options with your talents, values, interests and experience. It's mainly aimed at juniors and seniors who are looking at life after graduation, and who want to optimize their career research, strategic resume writing, networking, and interviewing. You can also explore internship and grad school options.
*****
--------------------------------------------
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
*****
--8.Call for Undergraduate Research Manuscripts (Berkeley)
The Undergraduate Journal of Psychology at Berkeley (UJPB) is an annual publication that provides a critical forum for publication to a diverse and multidisciplinary undergraduate community. It features original research and review articles and provides a venue for original works that focus on psychology, neuroscience, and other cognitive sciences. The journal also has a focus on education and training scholarship, thereby promoting excellence in and encouraging further undergraduate research in psychology. If you have completed a "Stepping Stone Article", "Research Article" and/or "Review Article" in a psychology-related field, we'd like to invite you to submit your paper for review in the Undergraduate Journal of Psychology at Berkeley! Before you submit an article, please check our website at http://ujpb.weebly.com/submit.html for guidelines and expectations for different kinds of manuscripts. To submit an original research article and/or other work for review and publication, you can send an e-mail to berkpsychjournal@gmail.com with your article (in .doc or .docx format) attached. Please verify that your submission does not contain any identifying information (to ensure anonymity during the review process), but do include your full name, paper title, telephone number, and preferred e-mail address in the body of your e-mail. The deadline to submit papers is September 22, 2013. While articles submitted after this date may still be considered for later editions, papers received earlier will have higher priority.
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