Santa Clara University

What Psych classes Double Dip (count as 2 core or major requirements)?

Psych 1 also counts as a CORE Social Science requirement.

Psych 2 also counts as a CORE Social Science requirement.

Psych 65 also counts as a CORE Natural Science lab requirement.

Psych 114 also counts as a CORE Ethics requirement.

Psych 154 also counts as a CORE Ethnic or Women’s/Gender Studies requirement.

Psych 152 also counts as a CORE World Cultures: Global/Thematic requirement.

Psych 165 also counts as a CORE Natural Science non-lab requirement.

Psych 189 also counts as a CORE Ethnic or Women’s/Gender Studies requirement.

 

What forms do I need to fill out to petition to graduate?

            Two separate forms need to be filled out to petition to graduate. First is the Pre-Graduation Evaluation and second is the Candidacy Petition for the Bachelor’s Degree form. Both of these can be found in the Walsh Administration Building as well as in the Psychology Department office. These forms need to be filled out and signed by the Department Student Advisor before they can be brought to the Department Chair for completion.

 

When should I see my Faculty Advisor for advising?

            As a general rule we suggest that you see your Faculty Advisor for question pertaining to graduate school, jobs after graduation, personal issues, and any questions you are not comfortable discussing with the Department Student Advisor.

 

When should I see the Department Student Advisor for advising?

            As a general rule we suggest that you see the Department Student Advisor for questions pertaining to your degree progress, what classes you should be taking and when, general advising, and petitioning to graduate. You should also see the Department Student Advisor for Signatures on certain forms: (Program Petition, Study Abroad, Petition to Graduate, & Pre-Grad Evaluation).

 

How do I change Advisors?

            To change advisors you fill out a Change of Advisor Form. This form can be found in the main Psych office, you then see the department student advisor for a signature. After completing the form and receiving a signature you hand in the form to the Drahmann Advising Center.

 

How do I check my Degree Progress?

            You may check your Degree Progress any time on e-campus. You do this by choosing “Degree Progress” under “Academic History” and then choosing “Unof Transcript + Degree Audit”. This will show you what classes you have taken as well as what Core requirement you have and have not taken. Any unfulfilled Core requirements will be highlighted in red.

 

How do I declare a Psych major?

            To declare a Psych major you need to fill out a Program Petition Form. This can be found in the Walsh Administration Building as well as in the Psychology Department office. Once you have filled out the top portion bring it to the Department Student Advisor and have it completed and signed; after this is done you must return the completed form to the Drahmann Center.

 

Can I Double Major with a Psychology Major?

            Yes you can. Many of our students receive a double major.

 

Can I Major in Psychology and Minor is something else?

            Yes you can. In fact we encourage our students to pursue minor in a different field.

 

Is there a Psychology Minor?

            No, unfortunately we do not offer a Psychology Minor.

 

How do I get involved in research?

            To get involved with research you should contact the professor that you are interested in working with.

 

What is the Psych Club & how can I get more information?

The Psych club is the student run club for psychology students. Contact the Psych Club president, Christina LaSalvia CLaSalvia@scu.edu, for more information or visit their website: www.scu.edu/psychology/students/club.cfm

What are my options for graduate school in psychology?

Guidelines and Suggestions Regarding Graduate/Professional Training in Applied Psychology (Word)

Alternatives to Clinical Psychology for Those Interested in Human Services (Word)

Aditional Suggested Reading on Graduate Training in Psychology (Word)

 

What do I need to do to get into graduate school?

            A Suggested Plan of Action for Graduate School Admission (PDF)

Are you the same department as counseling psychology and do you offer graduate degrees?

            We are not the same department as Counseling Psychology. Counseling Psychology is the graduate masters program. Our department is a strictly undergraduate department.

 

Does this Psych class that I took at some other place before I transferred here count here?

            In most cases we will transfer Psych 1, 2, 40, and 43. We require that you take 8 upper-division Psych courses at SCU, so if you take an upper-division course at another university you must petition to have it fulfill a Psych requirement and then must take and extra Psych elective to fulfill the requirement of 8 upper-division Psych courses taken as SCU.

 

Does this class that I took in my study-abroad program count here?

            There are many Psychology classes offered abroad. In most cases you should have your classes approved to count for Psych credit before you go abroad. If you do not do this and the class is not pre-approved you must have the chair of the department look over the syllabus from the class, and then decide whether it counts. For a complete listing of pre-approved Study abroad classes go to www.scu.edu/studyabroad/courses.cfm

 

Can I take Psyc 40 and 43 at the same time?

            Yes you may.

 

Can I take upper division psychology classes at the same time that I am taking Psych 40 or 43?  Or do I have to finish those classes first, before taking upper division class?

So long as you are finished with the rest of your lower division Psych requirements you may take Psych 40 or 43 concurrently with another upper division Psych class.

 

Can I Independent Study a Psychology Class?

            You may independent study a psychology course if the individual professor who teaches the class that you would like to independent study is willing to be your independent study advisor and teacher.

 

What are my capstone options?

            We offer 5 regular capstone cases: Psych 195: Research Practicum, Psych 170: History and Systems of Psychology, Psych 168: Advanced Topics in Neuroscience, Psych 144: Psychological Assessment, and Psych 118: Advanced Topics in Clinical/ Abnormal Psychology. For descriptions of these classes go to: www.scu.edu/bulletin/undergraduate/psyc-course.cfm

 

 Is there a way to fulfill my capstone requirement besides taking 195 or a regular capstone class?

Psych 199C. Directed Reading/ Directed Research is a capstone independent projects undertaken by upper-division students with a faculty sponsor. To receive course credit, the stu­dent must submit a formal written proposal and have it approved by the sponsoring fac­ulty member and the department chair. The proposal must be submitted before the end of the previous quarter and must meet Uni­versity requirements for independent study credit and requirements for a psychology Capstone course.

 

When does the new core take effect?  Does it affect me?

            The new core will take effect fall of 09. If you began at SCU before then the new core will not affect your studies or your requirements.

 

Do I still have to take a foreign language if I took 3 years in high school?

            Yes you do. All incoming students should take a language placement test. If you test higher than the third level you do not have to take a foreign language. If you test less than the third level you do have to take foreign language until you reach the third level.

 

Do I have to take Psych 1 if I received a 4 or 5 on the AP Psych test?

            Yes you do. The AP test excuses you from taking Psych 2, but all students have to take Psych 1.