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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&#8217;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!<\/p>\n<p>All the best,<\/p>\n<p>Dr. z<\/p>\n<p>Department Chair and Professor, Psychological Sciences<\/p>\n<p>P.S. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guilford.com\/books\/The-Psychology-Career-Playbook\/Jennifer-Zwolinski\/9781462564859\/summary\">pre-order<\/a> my new book titled <strong><em>The Psychology Career Playbook: Developing and Achieving Your Professional Goals <\/em><\/strong>to help guide you on your professional journey with your psychology degree.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Advising Links for Students<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the Value of a Liberal Arts Education?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sandiego.edu\/cas\/about\/why-choose.php\">Ways the College can help you with your liberal arts and sciences education<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How Can I Learn More About the Department of Psychological Sciences at USD?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiego.edu\/cas\/psychological-sciences\/\">department website<\/a> has important information about our faculty, courses, and the psychology major, minor and emphases requirements.<\/li>\n<li>You can get specific advising information for our department <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiego.edu\/cas\/psychological-sciences\/resources\/\">here<\/a>. You can also get more general advising support through the College of Arts and Sciences <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiego.edu\/cas\/student-resources\/advising\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What are Some Important <em>Psychosocial Support\u00a0<\/em>Links\u00a0for S<b>tudents?\u00a0<\/b><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiego.edu\/wellness\/\">USD Student Wellness Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Advising Links for\u00a0<\/strong><b>Psychology Majors and Psychology Minors<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where Do I Get Started to Learn More About Psychological\u00a0<\/strong><b>Sciences?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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&#8217;s office door.<\/li>\n<li>Read about our faculty, our courses, Advising, and our clubs on our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sandiego.edu\/cas\/psychological-sciences\/\">Department website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Visit our faculty during posted office hours (identified outside of our offices in Saints or online).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What majors, minors, or emphases do you offer? What are the requirements?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiego.edu\/cas\/psychological-sciences\/\">Psychology Major<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>I\u00a0want to be more\u00a0involved in\u00a0the\u00a0Psychological Sciences Department. How can I do that?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Participate in <strong>research experience (496)<\/strong> or an <strong>independent study (499)<\/strong>. Talk with your advisor for more information.<\/li>\n<li>Complete an <strong>internship<\/strong> or <strong>applied experienced opportunity<\/strong> (e.g., research) off campus. Contact the current professor for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sandiego.edu\/cas\/psychological-sciences\/psychology\/program\/?area=courses\">Psychology Internship (498)<\/a> for more information.<\/li>\n<li>Join\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiego.edu\/cas\/psychological-sciences\/resources\/honor-society.php\">Psi Chi, the National Honor Society<\/a>\u00a0in Psychology.<\/li>\n<li>Attend a <strong>Psychology Club<\/strong> meeting. See flyers posted around Saints Hall.<\/li>\n<li>Check out more opportunities and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sandiego.edu\/cas\/psychological-sciences\/resources\/\">resources for students<\/a>\u00a0on our website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What are Some Important Advising Links That I Need to Know About as a Major or Minor in\u00a0the Psychological Sciences\u00a0Department?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First off, before\u00a0meeting with an advisor, take the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sandiego.edu\/cas\/psychological-sciences\/resources\/academic-advising.php\">online advising tutorial<\/a>\u00a0and then print out a copy of your certificate before meeting with an advisor for registration support.<\/li>\n<li>Also, read the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sandiego.edu\/cas\/psychological-sciences\/resources\/academic-advising.php\">advising FAQ<\/a> before meeting with your advisor for registration support.<\/li>\n<li>Be sure to meet with your academic advisor sooner than later so that we can be sure that you are on track for graduation. 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