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of help. Staff and faculty in the psychology department Psychology Department staff members work hard to provide support for all the psychology faculty and students. They answer lots of student (and faculty) questions, solve problems, and occasionally provide a sympathetic ear. We couldn't get along without them. All faculty members in the Department of Psychology, including our lecturers, have excellent credentials and are professionals in their fields. However, only tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to provide general academic advising and career advising. Students also have opportunities to work with faculty members in club activities, research, community service and other out-of-class activities. These out-of-class activities are an important part of preparation for a career in psychology. Opportunities for individual attention are plentiful. Working with faculty on special projects can be an especially enriching learning experience. Student organizations Becoming active in a student organization is a great way to develop leadership skills and get to know some students and faculty members. There are three organizations of special interest to Psychology majors. Recognition of outstanding performance The Psychology Department presents certificates of recognition to several outstanding students each year, sometimes accompanied by modest monetary awards. Students are selected because of high academic achievement plus outstanding research activities, leadership in student clubs, assistance to other students, community service, or other contributions. In addition, students with a Grade Point Average of at least 3.7 receive Honors Citations from the University. Practical experience Practical experience is valuable both for admission to graduate school and for getting permanent employment. The psychology department offers three ways to gain practical experience:
A great deal of additional information about psychology in general, careers in psychology, applying to grad school, and other topics of interest to students is available from the American Psychological Association. University Offices Help with your life as a student is available from many University offices. Here is a list of some of them. Their websites offer numerous services of interest to students. Additional services offered by Student Affairs can be found here. This additional website provides a list of on-campus resources organized according to the problem you may be experiencing. University Advisement Center (UAC) UAC provides advising on General Education and other non-major graduation requirements. Career Development Center (CDC) CDC provides career advising, vocational assessments, occupational information, job search assistance, employer research materials, and direct employment information and referral to students enrolled at this University and to our alumni. Computerized career guidance systems are available to provide personal assessment and occupational information. CDC offers workshops throughout the year on resume writing, interview techniques, using the Internet in a job search, finding the best employer match, and personal skill assessment. Employers conduct on-campus interviews for graduating seniors and alumni every quarter. A quarterly newsletter including all workshops is mailed to all enrolled students every quarter. Information is available on both permanent and temporary employment. Mental Health Workforce & Education Exchange : This website provides information about working in mental health, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area. Student Center for Academic Achievement The Student Center for Academic Achievement provides learning and tutorial assistance to students enrolled at this University. Appointments can be made for general study skills improvement, tutoring in writing, mathematics, and statistics, and assistance relating to a specific class. In addition, workshops are offered each quarter relating to a variety of subjects including: avoiding plagiarism, effective textbook reading and study skills, improving math skills, listening and note taking skills, test taking skills, and time management. Disability Services The Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC) provides academic assistance and support services to University students with permanent or temporary disabilities. Financial Aid Financial Aid coordinates all University-administered financial aid programs, including loans and grants, the work-study program, university scholarships, and the short-term emergency loan program. Information on additional scholarships is available in the College of Science Office, in North Science 131. Student Health Services (SHS) SHS offers affordable, convenient, high-quality health care to students enrolled at this University. Its building is located between the Library and the P.E. building. Services include appointments with a physician, nurse practitioner, or nurse, routine x-ray procedures, allergy injections, EKG's, immunizations, physical exams, physical therapy, dermatology, sports medicine, podiatry, optometry, and internal medicine. There is also a full-service pharmacy which offers a wide variety of prescription and non-prescription drugs for sale at much reduced prices to our students. Call 885-3735 for appointments. Walk in services are provided for urgent needs. For emergencies dial 911. Counseling and Psychological Services CaPS offers 10 no-cost sessions of short-term counseling to students enrolled at this University who are having difficulties which interfere with their academic pursuits or personal lives. Services are provided by individuals who have master's degrees in clinical or counseling psychology, and who are gaining hours toward an independent MFT (Marriage and Family Therapy) license. Many of the counselors have years of experience in providing counseling. They are supervised by licensed professionals. Confidentiality is strictly observed. Housing and Residence Life The Housing and Residence Life Office is located in El Dorado Hall in Pioneer Heights. In addition to providing information about on-campus housing at Pioneer Heights, the Housing Office maintains listings of places to rent and information about students looking for roommates. An apartment guide is available at their website, but it is necessary that you visit their office to view the other listings. Commuter Services The Alternative Transportation Office offers a free shuttle service from the Hayward BART station to the campus and carpool matching services for both the Hayward Campus and the Contra Costa Campus. BART and AC transit passes and schedules are also available. |
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