Most all students majoring in psychology are assigned a full-time faculty member in the Psychology Department as an advisor. Some exceptions include freshmen and students for whom psychology is a second major. Only double majors who list psychology first, (i.e., as their primary major) will be assigned an advisor from within the Psychology Department.
If for any reason you have not been assigned a major advisor from within the Department, you should seek some form of Departmental advising prior to registering for courses. You can obtain advising from any faculty member. You need only pick up your DeGRE audit from your assigned advisor.
Faculty advisors can be highly valuable as sources of opinion and guidance. However, it is unlikely that any one person will be able to answer all of your questions. Here are some suggestions:
- The Department holds informational sessions for students considering graduate work in clinical psychology. These sessions, run by Profs. Rosen and Liem, are announced in psychology classes.
- The main office has on file some printed guides to psychology as a major, careers related to psychology, and graduate programs in psychology. These materials can be signed out for short periods of time.
- The main office has on file a sample syllabus for almost all psychology courses. These syllabi are available for your review but must remain in the office.
Meeting Your Advisor: Making the most of an important relationship.
Your DeGRE Audit: Keeping up with graduation and major requirements.