Advising

Dear Students,

Congratulations on your acceptance to USD and for choosing to learn more about Psychological Sciences! I created a list below of important links to meet your academic, psychosocial, and spiritual needs to support you while you are here with us for the next few years. If you are wondering about the best place to start, I would suggest the links below on USD’s mission and core values. Then be sure to read about the incredible value of the liberal arts degree that you are working towards at USD. Then go ahead and move on to the general degree requirement links. Before choosing your major, I highly suggest spending thoughtful time examining the most recent Course Catalog. Look for the majors, minors, and/or programs that truly interest you. No matter what major you choose, your liberal arts degree will prepare you to be successful for any career that you want to pursue after graduation. If you chose Psychology as a major or as a minor, please review our Department’s Advising links and then complete the Advising tutorial before meeting with an advisor. We are so excited to have you in our department. Welcome to USD!

All the best,

Dr. z

Department Chair and Professor, Psychological Sciences

P.S. You can also pre-order my new book titled The Psychology Career Playbook: Developing and Achieving Your Professional Goals to help guide you on your professional journey with your psychology degree.

 

Advising Links for Students

What is the Value of a Liberal Arts Education?

How Can I Learn More About the Department of Psychological Sciences at USD?

  • Our department website has important information about our faculty, courses, and the psychology major, minor and emphases requirements.
  • You can get specific advising information for our department here. You can also get more general advising support through the College of Arts and Sciences here.

What are Some Important Psychosocial Support Links for Students? 

 

Advising Links for Psychology Majors and Psychology Minors

Where Do I Get Started to Learn More About Psychological Sciences?

  • Get to know your advisor very well. The name of your academic advisor is listed at the top of your Degree works page. Meet with your advisor early and often. Office hours are posted on your portal and on your advisor’s office door.
  • Read about our faculty, our courses, Advising, and our clubs on our Department website
  • See posted flyers around Saints Hall for our regular meetings of the Psychology Club and Psi Chi. All students are welcome to attend department club events.
  • Visit our faculty during posted office hours (identified outside of our offices in Saints or online).

What majors, minors, or emphases do you offer? What are the requirements?

 

I want to be more involved in the Psychological Sciences Department. How can I do that?

  • Participate in research experience (496) or an independent study (499). Talk with your advisor for more information.
  • Complete an internship or applied experienced opportunity (e.g., research) off campus. Contact the current professor for Psychology Internship (498) for more information.
  • Join Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology.
  • Attend a Psychology Club meeting. See flyers posted around Saints Hall.
  • Check out more opportunities and resources for students on our website.

What are Some Important Advising Links That I Need to Know About as a Major or Minor in the Psychological Sciences Department?

  • First off, before meeting with an advisor, take the online advising tutorial and then print out a copy of your certificate before meeting with an advisor for registration support.
  • Also, read the advising FAQ before meeting with your advisor for registration support.
  • Be sure to meet with your academic advisor sooner than later so that we can be sure that you are on track for graduation. The name of your academic advisor is listed at the top of your Degree works page.