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ABOUT PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology is one of the most popular majors at Wingate. Through our curriculum students are exposed to a variety of topics and fields, preparing students for careers or graduate school. Students have required research methods and statistics courses to ensure they are critical consumers of psychological research and well-prepared should they choose to pursue graduate education. Students looking to gain additional preparation for graduate school often take the opportunity to work closely with a faculty member on independent research studies, putting theories into practice. Internships also allow students to try out a psychology-related career, while earning course credit along the way.
With a major in psychology, you’ll be exposed to fields common in graduate schools including:
Clinical psychology
Cognitive psychology
Counseling psychology
Developmental psychology
Health and Performance psychology
Personality Psychology
Physiological psychology
Social psychology
First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Fourth Year
Category
To Do
Courses
Take PSYC 101, MATH 209 & SOC 101
Make progress towards
General Education
course requirements
Meet with your Psychology faculty advisor to develop course plan for semesters 2 and 3
Opportunities
Connect with the
Psychology Club
Explore other clubs and service organizations on campus
Attend
tutoring or supplemental instruction
(SI) sessions for Psychology and other courses
Research
Meet with your Success Coach or academic advisor to get connected on campus
Meet with Psychology faculty through campus events
EXPLORATION
Take the
FOCUS2 Inventory
offered through Career Services
Through clubs, peer tutoring/SI and Gateway, talk with upper class students about their career plans
Category
To Do
Courses
Take PSYC 210
Explore an elective that might interest you as a possible minor or double major (SOC, MARK, HS, BIO, EXER are common)
Opportunities
Consider serving as a peer mentor for
Gateway 101
or as a peer tutor/SI.
Explore on-campus
job opportunities
Consider getting more involved with a club or organization, perhaps keep a leadership position in mind
Research
Check out the
W'Engage
seminar offerings
Are you interesting in studying abroad? If so, get in touch with
International Programs
Exploration
Begin to research possible positions in Psychology that interest you
Attend
Lyceums
offered by Career Services
Category
To Do
Courses
Take PSYC 307
Take Psychology electives that fulfill the four tracks
Take additional electives outside of Psychology or towards your minor
Opportunities
Pursue paid or volunteer experience in psychology-related fields
Is an internship right for you?
Consider enrolling in a service-learning course
Where else can you plug in on campus?
Research
Consider signing up for a W'International course to learn more about another culture and travel in May or Janurary
Consider joining an undergraduate research lab
Partner with a faculty member and apply for Reeves Summer Research Grant
Exploration
Discuss career/graduate school plans with faculty advisor
Start researching possible graduate school programs or specific positions that interest you
If needed, start preparing for the GRE or MAT (if applicable)
Category
To Do
Courses
Take GATE 301, PSYC 497 (Exit Exam) and remaining Psychology electives
Meet with your faculty advisor and review NaviGate to ensure you are on track for graduation
Opportunities
Pursue a leadership role in a campus organization
You have knowledge, skills, and connections, how can you put them to use?
What experiences do you want to have before you graduate?
Research
Look for opportunities to present research findings, whether on-campus or at a regional or national conferences
Present your PSYC 307 or other research project at the Wellspring Symposium
Exploration
How is that internship going? Like the work?
Develop a personal statement, cover letter, and resume with Career Services
If applicable, take the GRE or MAT
Cultivate your list of graduate school programs or employers
OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
If you declare a major in psychology, learning isn’t limited to the classroom. Through internship opportunities, independent and collaborative
research opportunities
, and
W’International
study abroad opportunities, students have ample opportunity to incorporate concepts discussed in the classroom with real world experiences.
Recent Wingate students have independently researched such topics as body image and self-esteem, help-seeking behaviors, false memories, parental modeling, and growth mindsets, among many others. Students have also worked closely with faculty on projects such as purpose formation in adolescent females, food choice and cognitive biases, social comparison in children, and the efficacy of academic interventions. Multiple psychology majors have had their research funded by Reeves Summer Research grants. This program provides students with a stipend and funding to cover research costs and presenting at a national conference.
Psychology faculty and students have also recently traveled to Austria, Denmark, Germany, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands through the W’International program to further immerse students in psychological concepts while cultivating their global citizenship. Majors are also encouraged to get involved in Psychology Club and Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology.
While a graduate degree and professional license are required for many fields of psychology, you can still earn up to three additional academic credit hours by completing an internship. Wingate students gain valuable hands-on experience by interning in settings such as:
Daycare centers
Children’s hospitals
Local nursing homes
Local schools
Shelters for victims of domestic violence
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