11/5/13

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.Planning to Enroll in a Research Lab Project Section of PSY 3902W this Spring?
--2.Save the Date - Research Info Session Nov 13
PISA - PSYCHOLOGY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION
--3.Research Experience Workshop - This Friday
EVENTS
--4.Study Away Info Session
--ENGAGEMENT
--5.Social Justice Leadership Retreat - Apply Now!
COURSES OF INTEREST
--6.CHIC 4232: Latina/o Gender and Sexuality Studies
--7.WRIT 3361: Literature of Social Movements in the United States
--8.Health Career Exploration Courses
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--9.Paid tutoring positions with Cardinal Scholars
--10.Work at The Emily Program (Eating Disorders)
--11.Studentexperience - PCA Positions Available
--12.Apply to be a 2014 Orientation Leader!
--13.AmeriCorps Promise Fellow - Recruiting Statewide
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURES
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1.Planning to Enroll in a Research Lab Project Section of PSY 3902W this Spring?
Senior Psychology majors registered for a Research Lab Project section of PSY 3902W Major Project this Spring have an alternative option for the required concurrent enrollment in PSY 4/5993. In the past, the research requirement has strictly been fulfilled through volunteering in a research lab of a faculty member as outlined on our webpage. Beginning last year, a specific PSY 5993 section (-042) is offered in a course-style format. This option provides an opportunity for students to work individually or in small groups to complete a research study with archival data rather than participating in the current lab of a faculty. Spring's section of 5993 will focus on secondary data analysis by using existing data sets to answer questions that are of interest to students. Students will examine, in depth, one national data set and how it has been used to address questions in psychology that are related to clinical psychology, social psychology, and developmental psychology. The course will be taught by Professor Kristen Kling and will be held Fridays from 11:00 - 1:30 pm. To enroll in this unique PSY 5993 section, you must contact Psychology Undergraduate Advising at psyadvis@umn.edu including: 1) Name, 2) Student ID Number, and 3) Expressed interest in enrolling in the PSY 5993 course option. We will verify that you are a Psychology major appropriately enrolled in a Research Lab Project section of PSY 3902W, and provide a permission number for an open seat--there is a limited availability, so act now if interested and have a back-up plan in mind if seats fill. We will wait until the end of the senior registration queue to respond with permission numbers so that each senior has a chance to first enroll in PSY 3902W.
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2.Save the Date - Research Info Session Nov 13
Are you interested in getting involved in research in the department of psychology? Psychology Advising will be hosting an information session featuring psychology faculty members to discuss how to get involved in research on November 13th from 2:30-3:30pm. More information to come!
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PISA - PSYCHOLOGY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION

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PLEASE NOTE: All students interested in Psychology are welcome to participate in PISA activities. No previous participation or membership is required. If you're interested, please attend!
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3.Research Experience Workshop - This Friday
Being an international psych major and thinking about research experiences? Wondering about the qualifications and chances of getting in? This workshop is especially for you! Psychology International Student Association is holding Research Experience Workshop from 3:30pm to 4:30pm on Friday (11/8) in N639 Elliot Hall. International students who have successfully got involved in research are going to talk about their experiences and recommendations. There will also be time for discussion and questions. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. If research experiences are something on your future schedule, it would definitely be a great chance hear what insiders have to say. For those who are already involved in research, you are also welcome to simply come and meet other international students in the department, make friends, and share your experiences.
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EVENTS
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4.Study Away Info Session
Interested in finding out about Learning Abroad and National Student Exchange experiences? Hear it from your peers! There will be a student panel - students who recently studied abroad or took part in the National Student Exchange (NSE). There will be time for questions and discussion. No registration - just show up with curiosity and perhaps a few questions. Thursday, November 14th from 3:00pm-4:30pm in 101 Walter Library.
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ENGAGEMENT
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5.Social Justice Leadership Retreat - Apply Now!
The University of Minnesota offers many opportunities, but few are as meaningful and powerful as the January 18th-20th Social Justice Leadership Retreat (SJLR). The SJLR focuses on developing and fostering diversity and social justice leaders committed to improving the campus climate for all students and working towards a more just and equitable society. The 3 day retreat takes students and facilitators away from campus to explore issues of identity, oppression, and how to make an impact on campus and in the community after the retreat. Over 600 students have attended our retreats over the last nine years and those students are having a powerful impact on campus and in the community using what they learned and the connections they made. To find out more information about the retreat and to apply, please check out our website. The application deadline for the retreat is noon on Wednesday, November 27.
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COURSES OF INTEREST
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IMPORTANT: Courses listed below are not offered by the Department of Psychology, and you will need to meet with your college advisor to find out how they will fit into your academic program.
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6.CHIC 4232: Latina/o Gender and Sexuality Studies
This course explores the cultural and political aspects of gender and sexuality, paying special attention to historical and contemporary social movements within the feminist and LGBTQ communities. Grounded in Chicana feminisms, we take an interdisciplinary and intersectionality approach to study themes of family, identity, healing, nation, radical love, and community. Meets Liberal Education Requirement of Arts/Humanities, and Diversity & Soc. Justice in the U.S.
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7.WRIT 3361: Literature of Social Movements in the United States
This course focuses on six social movements in the last half of the twentieth century in order to understand the personal and political reasons people become involved in social movements and how they express their arguments and ideologies within the public arena. The course also focuses on how literary analysis helps us understand how and why authors and filmmakers have attempted to capture the events and the ideologies of these acts of protest and the responding acts of control. This course meets the Liberal Education Requirement of Literature and Civic Life and Ethics.
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8.Health Career Exploration Courses
Wondering which health career would be a good fit for you? Thinking about becoming a physician? Check out the Health Career Exploration course offered through the Academic Health Center. More information about courses offered can be found here: http://www.healthcareers.umn.edu/courses/index.htm.
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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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9.Paid tutoring positions with Cardinal Scholars
Cardinal Scholars is an in-home and online tutoring company that matches exceptional tutors affiliated with top universities with elementary, middle, and high school students in need of additional academic support. We are offering our services to the Minneapolis area and seek tutoring candidates who are fantastic teachers and have experience teaching others, are academically curious and intelligent, love working with kids and are comfortable working in a home environment, are responsible, creative and motivated and attend or have graduated from University of Minnesota as either an undergraduate, graduate, or professional student. There are many benefits to working with Cardinal Scholars. Including freedom to work within your own schedule (we expect you to be taking classes yourself!), tutoring between 2-15 hours per week, competitive compensation starting at $25/hr and getting to know great families from the community who will really appreciate your help. Interested? Apply here. To learn more about our company, visit http://cardinalscholars.com.
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10.Work at The Emily Program (Eating Disorders)
The Emily Program staff provides the best in individualized care for eating disorders. We are deeply passionate about the integrity of our work, providing excellence in delivery of care, advocating for social change in an environment that supports wellness and maintaining the program as an excellent place to receive care as well as a rewarding place to work.They are always looking for exceptional people who share their values and their vision. If you are interested in becoming part of their team, please apply online via the link supplied within each job posting.
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11.Studentexperience - PCA Positions Available
"Studentexperience" is a Personal Care Assistant company located in the Twin Cities and Duluth areas. They specialize in matching college students with meaningful experiences as Personal Care Assistants. Students would have the opportunity to work with clients with mental and physical disabilities. Clients range in age from four to mid 60s - the majority of clients are under thirty. This is an opportunity to gain hands on health related experience, with flexibility and scholarship opportunities. This organization has given out over $100,000 since 1994. A unique focus is on a student's development of transferable skills that will help acceptance to post-graduate study or to get a job. A car is necessary. Currently, they are looking to fill 18 positions in St. Paul/Minneapolis. As reflected in the name, Student Experience, they work completely around the schedule of the student. Check out the website to investigate further.
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12. Apply to be a 2014 Orientation Leader!
Represent the U of M and make an impact on the Class of 2018 by helping first-year students make a seamless transition from high school to college. As an Orientation Leader, you will have the opportunity to make an impact on more than 5,400 first-year students. Lead them through their first experiences as a student at the University of Minnesota while also developing your own personal leadership style. Compensation includes $3,500 plus room and board during summer orientation. Go to www.ofyp.umn.edu/ol to apply and to learn more about how you can make an impact on the Class of 2018! Ski-U-Mah!
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13.AmeriCorps Promise Fellow - Recruiting Statewide
The Minnesota Alliance With Youth is currently recruiting individuals to serve as AmeriCorps Promise Fellows in various locations across Minnesota. AmeriCorps Promise Fellows serve in schools (middle or high) and community based organizations supporting youth in grades 6-10 in areas of academic support, in and out of school time, and service learning to increase engagement in school and life. Members are supported by a supervisor at the host site, often times the data coach, assistant principal or counselor, or program manager, and part of a student support team to assist students. The Promise Fellow is particularly charged with supporting students with high truancy, behavioral referrals, and/or in need of academic improvements. The following link provides more information on the positions, the application, and the role of the Promise Fellow.
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