Announcments for Psychology Students - 05/06/09
Congratulations to all our graduating students! You all should be very proud of your accomplishments. I hope that you learned at lot and enjoyed your time at Penn State.
This announcement is the last one for the semester. It includes information on a class that you might be interested in taking, a job announcement, and graduation information (last item).
Best wishes to all for the summer,
Dr. Gasper
Course announcement:
PSYCH 477: Mental Health Practicum with Children
AND
PSYCH 495K: Interventions with High Risk Youth
I would like to make you aware of an exciting class opportunity next year (Fall 2009 and Spring 2010) within the department of Psychology. Dr Janet Welsh of the Prevention Research Center in the college of Health and Human Development, will be teaching PSYCH 477, Mental Health Practicum with Children, in the Fall 2009 and its continuation, PSYCH 495K, Interventions with High Risk Youth, in the Spring of 2010. These courses consist of two related components: (1) learning about different evidence-based interventions for children with behavioral and socio-emotional difficulties, and (2) running social skills groups with children in grades K through 5. These social skills groups are run both in the Fall and in the Spring. This is a unique opportunity within Penn State for undergraduate students who would like to get some hands-on experience working with children with behavioral, social, and emotional difficulties during the academic year.
In the Fall of 2009, students learn techniques for interacting with children and managing challenging behaviors. In the practicum sessions, they implement a social skill training curriculum developed by Dr. Karen Bierman that contains activities and lessons designed to facilitate social development.
In the Spring of 2010, students continue to implement Friendship Groups using activities that they themselves develop. Students work with with the same group of children (usually around 5-6 children of similar ages) during both semesters. These courses are a great opportunity for those students interested in careers in child psychology, school guidance, social work, or education.
The requirements for this year long class are a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and a commitment to register for the Fall 2009 and the Spring 2010. If you are interested or have more questions, please contact Dr. Janet Welsh at jaw900@psu.edu.
Job announcement:
Coordinator of Research Programs
Department of Psychology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Regular, full-time, twelve-month, academic professional position to conduct and facilitate research in the Communication and Language Lab in the Psychology Department at the University of Illinois, directed by Duane Watson.
The coordinator will be involved in every aspect of our research, including recruiting participants, conducting experiments, running an eye-tracking system, coding and analyzing data, supervising undergraduate assistants, purchasing and maintaining lab equipment, organizing lab resources, helping to design studies and prepare stimuli, and assisting in grant and manuscript preparation.
A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field is required. Experience over-seeing personnel, organizational skills, and experience working with people is preferred.
Experience working in a psychology research lab and skills in computer programming are strongly preferred.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position beginning as soon as possible after the closing date. To ensure full consideration, applications, including an email address, must be received by May 6, 2009. Interviews may be conducted before this date, but no decision will be made until after the closing date. To apply, please send a cover letter, a resume, and name and contact information for three references to Summer Curry, Search #12300, Department of Psychology, University of Illinois, 603 East Daniel Street, Champaign, IL 61820. sdcurry@psych.uiuc.edu. Phone: 217-265-8486.
For information, contact Duane Watson via email at dgwatson@illinois.edu.
Please refer to search # 12300 in all communications.
Women, minorities, and other designated classes are encouraged to apply.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Graduation:
If you are graduating you should have received an invitation to the reception sponsored by the department of psychology. The event is May 16th, between 2 to 3 in Ttent #4 on the mall between the Sparks and Burrowes Buildings and you should have already sent in your RSVP to Mrs. Read . Also general commencement information is available at: http://commencement.psu.edu/
Announcements for Psychology Students - 04/21/09
This week we have opportunities for counseling experience, MCAT info, a request for Spend a Summer Day Volunteers (one day only), an information session for those of you heading out for your first job, and a last call for students applying for enrichment funding to support your internship, study abroad, or research expenses.
HANDS ON COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
Free hotline training in return for volunteer commitment. Training topics include active listening, feeling awareness, and problem solving. Deliver appropriate support regarding issues related to emotional well-being, mental health, drug & alcohol, and referrals & transfers to community resources. Great on-the-job experience for HDFS, psychology, rehab ed, sociology, business administration or any career in which experience working with varied customer/client population will be critical for employment and success. Volunteer work may lead to part-time paid positions. Applications due Wednesday, May 20th. Come to Community Help Centre, 139 S Pugh St for an application. For more information, call: 237-5855 or email Leanne at llutton@communityhelpcentre.com.
STUDENTS TAKING THE 2009 MCAT
The 2009 MCAT Exam Guide may now be purchased with the Medical School
Admissions Requirements (MSAR) for the reduced price of $47. The two books
would otherwise sell for $55 if purchased separately. The guide and the
MSAR are available from AAMC Publications: www.aamc.org/publications.
Here are the various options from which your students may choose and their
current prices:
1) 2009 Official Guide to the MCAT Exam ($30)
2) MSAR ($25)
3) Official Guide + MSAR ($47; regularly $55)
4) Official Guide + online MCAT Practice Test of student's choice ($45;
regularly $65)
SPEND A SUMMER DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Will you be in State College for at least one day between July 27 and August 7? If you are interested in a volunteer opportunity that will involve very little of your time, read on. . .
Remember when you were a high school student starting to explore your college options? Are you interested in being a part of an information day for current high school students and their families? We are searching for Liberal Arts students to help with Spend-a-Summer Day at Penn State--a program that brings prospective students to campus for tours and information sessions.
Each college gives presentations during the day for anyone wanting information about programs within that area. As part of the Liberal Arts presentation, there will be a student panel using students from a variety of majors. Prospective students and families will have an opportunity to ask questions of the students on this panel. We have used this format during previous years, and the students have been great! They were an important component of the program, because prospective students wanted to know why the current students chose Penn State, why they chose their majors, and what their experiences at Penn State have been like.
Here are typical questions for student panelists:
- Why did you choose Penn State?
- Why did you choose Liberal Arts and/or your major?
- Have you done anything to enhance your classroom experiences, such as education abroad, an internship, independent study, research, etc.?
- Have you added a minor, second major, etc.?
- Do you have any advice for high school students?
- Is there anything that surprised you about Liberal Arts or Penn State?
- What are your future plans?
Each session lasts only 50 minutes (the student panel is only a portion of the session), so volunteering will not require a significant time commitment. If you'd like to share information about your Penn State experiences with others and might have an interest in volunteering, we want to hear from you! Please let me know if you'd like me to add you to a list of potential volunteers. You will be contacted in the summer to check on your availability (the sessions are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays). Previously some students have volunteered for one session, and others have participated multiple days. . . the amount of time you spend volunteering is up to you.
Thanks for considering helping future Penn Staters!
PREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST JOB
Do you feel ready for your first professional job? Are you prepared to fill out all the paperwork on benefits? Do you know the best way to learn the company culture?
I’m Hired, Now What?
Essential Know-How for Your First Job!
featuring
Alton Fox from Lockheed Martin
Thursday, April 23 @ 1:00 pm
103 Bank of America Career Services Center
Light lunch refreshments will be provided courtesy of Lockheed Martin
ENRICHMENT FUNDING
Students applying for Summer 2009 Liberal Arts Enrichment Funds (for internships, education abroad, and research) are encouraged to submit their applications by Friday, April 24, 2009.
Enrichment Funds applications are accepted on a rolling basis. However, as the school year is coming to an end, the available funds for summer activities are becoming increasingly limited. Students who submit their applications by April 24 have the best chance of receiving awards. If you have questions, refer to the below application. You may also e-mail questions to laenrichment@la.psu.edu.
http://www.la.psu.edu/CLA-LAUS/pdf/Enrichment%20Application_08_09%20.pdf
Announcements for Psychology Students - 04/04/09
Important Date
The late drop deadline is April 10. Remember that this is the final day to drop a class for the semester. You may drop a class on elion until midnight on that day – but if you are planning to consult with your adviser please keep in mind that the last quick question advising session on that day ends at 11:00 and it is usually a busy day. Please try to see an adviser before that!
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Minor
The TESL Minor provides undergraduate students from any major with the minimum qualifications to teach English to adults in a variety of language programs in the United States and abroad. Prescribed courses include knowledge about the English language, approaches to teaching English, as well as tutoring and team teaching experiences in authentic ESL instructional settings. Students who obtain a TESOL Minor typically seek teaching positions in private language institutes or as private language tutors in the United States and abroad as well as through organizations such as the Peace Corps and the Fulbright Exchange. In addition, upon graduation students are encouraged to participate in one of the international teaching exchanges sponsored by the Department of Applied Linguistics.
Jefferson Medical College’s rural Physician Shortage Area Program (PSAP)
Informational meeting on Friday, May 15, 2009 for interested pre-medical students from rural areas or small towns planning to practice in similar areas
Jefferson Medical College is hosting an informational meeting on Friday May 15, 2009 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM) for pre-medical students who are interested in the rural Physician Shortage Area Program (PSAP). This program is specifically geared for those students (freshman through seniors):
- who have grown up or lived in a small town or rural area (i.e. not urban and not suburban), and who are also
- committed to practicing in a small town or rural area (not necessarily their home town).
Please share this information with your students – and encourage any students who fit the PSAP goals and want to learn more about the program to join us in May. Additional information about Jefferson’s PSAP can be found at: http://www.tju.edu/psap/
During this day, students will be provided with more specific information regarding the PSAP and the admissions process – and will have an opportunity to meet with faculty and students involved in the program. Lunch will be provided, and a campus tour will be offered after the meeting for those who are interested.
Interested students can sign up for the program, or obtain additional information, by contacting contact Carolyn Little, MEd, Education Coordinator, via email at Carolyn.Little@jefferson.edu (or by phone at 215-955-2362). (There is limited space, so please advise students to RSVP early.)
Career Services Announcements this Week
Peace Corps Information Session
Tuesday, April 7th at 6:30pm
234 Career Services Center
Communicating with Prospective Employers… How to DO IT RIGHT!
and… The Second Interview & Site Visit
Tuesday, April 7th at 3:30pm & 5:00pm
103 Career Services CenterTHIS WEEK..MARK YOUR CALENDAR...
Industry Spotlight Series...
Join us on Tuesday, March 31st at 7pm in 103 Career Services to learn more about the Non-Profit & Public Service Industries!
DROP-IN COUNSELING
You can always drop by and meet with a Career Counselor for a 15 minute chat!
Stop in Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm and Tuesday evenings until 7:00pm at the Bank of America Career Services Center.