PSYCHOLOGY
MAJORS HOME PAGE
PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
PURPOSE:
To formally organize psychology majors at Northeast
in order for them to have the opportunity to experience academic and
professional relationships and share information regarding: 1) undergraduate
education in psychology 2) the career outlook for psychology, 3) individual and
group interests in the field, 4) transfer credit to the four-year college and
university, 5) planning and preparing
for graduate or professional school, 6)
planning and preparing for a career in psychology, and 7) other current
research and professional issues relevant to the discipline of psychology.
REGULAR MEETINGS:
Regular meetings are every Second Thursday of the month at 10:50 (Activity Period) in Patterson
Hall Room 206. We meet in the following
months:
FALL SEMESTER: September, October, November
SPRING SEMESTER: January, February, March, April
NOTE: If information is needed
regarding joining the Psychology Club or the status of your application to
join, please contact Dr. Billingsley at: Office Phone: 662-720-7345; Office
Extension: 7345; Office Location: Patterson Hall Room 219 or E-mail: cbillin@nemcc.edu
PSYCHOLOGY CLUB MEMBERSHIP
APPLICATION
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The
purpose of the Psychology Club is to formally organize psychology majors at
Northeast
in order for them to have the opportunity to experience academic and
professional
relationships, activities, and
information regarding: 1) undergraduate
education
in psychology 2) the career outlook for psychology, 3) individual and group
interests
in the field, 4) transfer credit to the four-year colleges and
universities,
5)
planning and preparing for graduate or professional school and career, 6) community
service
activity, 7) research opportunities, and 8) issues relevant to the discipline
of psychology.
Please fill out the following
application (PLEASE PRINT) in order to join the Psychology Club
DATE:_____________________
NAME:___________________________________
ADDRESS: Local_______________________ Permanent_____________________
_______________________ _____________________
PHONE:
Day_______________________ Evening____________________
E-MAIL:_______________________________________
CURRENT MAJOR:_________________________
YEAR STATUS: (circle one) Freshman Sophomore
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY OF
TRANSFER:_______________________________
OTHER CLUB/ORGANIZATION/ASSOCIATION
MEMBERSHIPS:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
(Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, etc.)
_____________________________________________________________________
LEISURE
INTERESTS:__________________________________________________
ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU WOULD LIKE TO
PROVIDE:
______________________________________________________________________
NOTE: If further information is needed
regarding your application please contact Dr. Billingsley at: Office Phone:
662-720-7345; Office Extension: 7345; Office Location: Patterson Hall Room 219
or E-mail: cbillin@nemcc.edu
Revised:
September 7, 2006
CONSTITUTION OF THE NORTHEAST PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Patterson Hall,
Article I
Name
Section 1: The name of this student organization will
be the Psychology Club (PC).
Article II
Purpose
Section 1: The
purpose of the Psychology Club is to formally organize psychology majors at
Northeast in order for them to have the opportunity to experience academic and
professional relationships, activities,
and information regarding: 1) undergraduate education in psychology 2)
the career outlook for psychology, 3) individual and group interests in the
field, 4) transfer credit to the four-year colleges and universities, 5) planning and preparing for graduate or
professional school and career, 6)
community service activity, 7) research opportunities, and 8) issues relevant
to the discipline of psychology.
Article III
Membership
Section 1: Membership
in the PC will be open to students who are enrolled full time or part time in
the college and are majoring, minoring, or interested in psychology or mental
health as a career field.
Section 2: The
organization requires each member to conduct oneself with integrity, with
respect for the civil rights of others, with tolerance for diversity, and
orderly; whether it is during an organizational function or in any situation
outside of organizational functions.
Section 3: Membership
in the organization shall not be restricted on the basis of race, ethnicity,
religion, sex, national origin, or physical handicap.
Section 4: Membership
in the organization shall not be restricted on the basis of college G.P.A. or
psychology coursework G.P.A. However,
Officers of the Psychology Club must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 with a
minimum of 24 hours coursework completed.
Article IV
Section 1: The
Offices for administration of this organization shall be a President,
Vice-President, and Secretary.
Section 2: The
appointment of Officers shall take place by the PC Advisor at the first
official organizational meeting in the Fall of each new academic year. The appointments are primarily based on the
criteria of one’s previous psychology club activity/participation and interests
displayed over the previous year.
Section 3: The
terms of all Offices shall be for one year.
An officer may serve two terms, but not more than two, in the same
office or a different office.
Section 4: Any
current member of the organization that is a psychology major and has completed
a minimum of 24 hours of coursework with a cumulative G.P.A of 2.5 is eligible
for holding an office.
Section 5: If an
office is vacated, for any reason, during a term, then club advisor(s) shall
make an appointment to fill the vacated position for the remainder of that
term.
Article V
Duties/Responsibilities of
Officers
Section 1: President: It shall be the duty of the President to
preside at all official meetings of the organization. It shall be the duty of the President to
provide leadership for the organization by developing and implementing goals,
objectives, strategies, and methods for planning and directing organizational
activity, analyzing organizational problems, and communicating organizational
decisions. More specifically, but not
limited to, the President will participate and appoint Committee Chairs to
enhance and maintain the Beacon Newspaper Psych Column, Club Bulletin Board,
Web Pages, Video/DVD Archives, Fundraisers, and Guest Speaker Events.
Section 2: Vice-President: It shall be the duty of the Vice-President to
support and assist with the leadership, planning, decision-making, and
procedural functions of the President.
In the absence of the President, he/she shall assume the office of the
President and perform these duties with the full authority of the office.
Section 3: Secretary: It shall be the duty of the Secretary to
record and maintain organizational documents (minutes, member applications,
membership directory). It shall be the
duty of this Officer to develop objectives and strategies for recruiting
members, enhancing the club’s public image and awareness, such as, media and
other electronic and hard copy publications involving club activities and events.
Article VI
Organization Advisors
Section 1: The
advisors of this organization shall be full-time psychology faculty members.
Section 2: The
advisor’s responsibilities are to provide support and direction to the
organizational officers and members by approving and facilitating opportunities
and experiences that enhance the member’s educational, career, professional,
community and academic development.
Section 3: The advisors shall be present at all
organizational meetings.
Section 4: The
proposals and activities of this organization shall be subject to the approval
of the organization advisors.
Article VI
Meetings and Proceedings
Section 1: Regular
official meetings of this organization shall be conducted on dates that are
approved by the advisors, officers, and members. Meeting dates will be announced by e-mail and
campus flyers at least one week in advance to the scheduled date.
Section 2: All meetings shall be open meetings.
Section 3: Standard
Parliamentary Rules of Procedure shall be adopted to govern the process of
meetings.
Article VII
Ratification
Section 1: These
constitutional bylaws shall become effective immediately upon the acceptance by
the Advisor(s).
Article VIII
Amendment
Section 1: The
constitutional bylaws may be amended by the Advisor(s) or by a two-thirds vote
of at least 60% of the total membership.
Latest
Revision: September 7, 2006
By: Collin Billingsley, Ph.D., Advisor
Revised:
Advisors:
Dr.
Collin Billingsley: Office: Patterson Hall RM 219; Phone: 662-720-7345; E-Mail:
Web
Address: http://www2.nemcc.edu/SocialScience/collin.htm
Mrs. Liz Ketchum, M.A.:
Office: Patterson Hall; Phone: 662-720-7310; E-Mail erketchum@nemcc.edu
I. The Discipline of Psychology
A.
Definition of Psychology
—The study of human cognition, emotion,
behavioral, biopsychological and psyschosocial functions and the application of
psychological principles and methods to understanding and improving human
welfare (human health, development, social groups, etc.).
B. Major Areas—Work Settings & Functions
1. Academic Psychology—Academic psychologists
(professors) work in college/university settings and their typical functions
are teaching, basic and/or applied research, and college/community service.
2. Applied Psychology—Applied psychologists work
in settings, such as, business, industry, law enforcement, schools/education,
private research organizations, counseling agencies, and/or government agencies
and their functions are to provide evaluation, applied research, counseling
and/or consulting services (typically work with practical problems of
adjustment and development for individuals & organizations).
3. Clinical Psychology— Clinical psychologists
work in clinical settings e.g., psychiatric hospitals, mental health centers,
private practice clinics, or rehabilitation hospitals and their typical
functions are direct service provision to patients, such as, evaluation,
diagnosis and treatment/management of psychological disorders or conditions.
C.
Degrees in Psychology/Mental Health Fields and Typical Length of Study
·
Associate of Arts (A.A.); 2 years total
·
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of
Science (B.S.); 4 years total
·
Master of Arts or Sciences (M.A. or
M.S.) or Master of Education (M.Ed.); 6 years total
·
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
(Clinical); 6 years total
·
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); 9-10
years total
·
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.); 9-10
years total
·
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.); 9-10 years
total
·
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) (Psychiatry)
11 years total
D.
Education, Career Opportunities, &
—Visit the American Psychological Association (APA)
Web Page on the internet http://www.apa.org
—Visit the psychology department web page at http://www2.nemcc.edu/SocialScience/psychdept.htm for
other psychology links and infromation regarding education and career
opportunities
PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM
PLANNING:
UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE,
& EMPLOYMENT
Dr.
Division: Social & Behavioral Sciences
Phone
Extension: 7345 Office Phone: 720 –
7345 E-mail:
Webpage
Address: http://www2.nemcc.edu/SocialScience/collin.htm
Classroom
Number: 206 Office Room Number: 219
Revised:
February 9, 2007
Purpose:
The
general purpose of this psychology program planning guide is to inform psychology
majors of various educational/training areas and strategies that will prepare
and enrich his/her experience during his/her freshman, sophomore, junior and
senior years of undergraduate work.
Second, the planning and prospective experiences will enhance his/her
curriculum vitae/portfolio in preparation for applying for admission to
graduate or professional programs in order to obtain an advanced degree in
psychology (Masters and/or Doctorate degrees) or to obtain immediate employment
with a Bachelors Degree.
Planning Areas and Strategies:
1.
Coursework:
—If you
have taken Statistics then be sure to register for a Laboratory in Psychology
course at Northeast. If it is not
possible to get the Lab course at Northeast, then be sure to register for it
the first semester at the transfer college/university. If you have not had Statistics, then take it
as soon as possible and then the Lab course the following semester. I
STRONGLY RECOMMEND TAKING STATSITICS & LABORATORY IN PSYCHOLOGY (PSY 2113)
BEFORE YOU TRANSFER.
—Most of
your junior and senior coursework in psychology will be electives, however, I
would recommend taking Abnormal Psychology (Psychopathology), Tests &
Measurement, Behavioral Neuroscience (Brain Science), and Learning. Most Bachelor's degrees require 30 to 33
hours total of psychology.
—Start
thinking about a minor field. You will
need to declare a minor at the college/university of transfer, typically 18-24
hours in another field (such as, Sociology, Biology, Math, Political Science,
Anthropology, English, History, Philosophy, Religion, etc.)
2.
Research Experience:
—Get
involved with a professor and/or graduate student's research that has interests
in
areas of psychology that is similar to yours. Go to the college/university website, then to
academics, then to the psychology program, then to faculty—read each of the
faculty members research interests and current publications (at least read
his/her publication abstracts).
—There may
be research coursework that allows you to register for 3 or more hours of
college credit, which typically involves working with a particular professor
and his/her graduate assistants. If not,
then simply approach the professor or grad student to make him/her aware of
your interests and desire to work with him/her, and make sure they are aware that you have interest in being a part in
presenting (at conferences, colloquiums, etc.) and publishing the
research. That is, make them aware that
you want to be listed as an author on presentations and publications.
—Use term
papers as an opportunity to write a manuscript worthy of presentation or
publication, trust me, you will have plenty of opportunities to write
papers. So, why not write it for an A
grade and for the purpose of submitting it for presentation and to a
professional journal for publication.
Ask your professor to review it and make recommended revisions, and if
he/she is interested enough to contribute to the paper, you should mention
including him/her as an author when you submit.
You will be required to write APA style anyway, so it will be ready to
submit, regarding style requirements.
—Attend
Psychology Conferences where research is being presented. Such as, Mississippi Psychological
Association’s annual conference, or whatever state you are attending college
will have an annual state psychology conference. If possible, attend the American
Psychological Association's National Conference, typically in August each year,
or the American Psychological Society's National Conference. This is excellent experience for exchange
with other students, professors, and professionals.
3.
Clinical Experience:
—If you have interests in becoming a
practitioner, then you should gain some clinical exposure. That is, experience in a local mental health
center, the psychology department's clinic, university counseling center,
psychiatric hospital or unit, residential treatment program, etc. It may be volunteer experience, a clinical
practicum course, or you might get lucky and get a paid part-time job, either
way, take advantage of the opportunity.
Approach one of the clinical professors in the department in order to
get direction on how to obtain this experience—typically experience involves
assisting a doctor or therapist with client/patient case management (helping
with psychosocial care).
—Take a COE
(Cooperative Education) course for 3 hours credit here at Northeast and get
with you advisor to schedule a clinical practicum with a local mental health
center, psychiatric hospital, etc—these are very limited and are typically
reserved for the sophomore year. There
are typically courses offered in Clinical Psychology also at the University for
3 hours credit that will better inform you of the field of clinical psychology
and allow you to get some undergraduate internship experience.
—Several undergraduate
programs are offering practicums or internships for students to get 3 hours of
course credit. This is a great way to
get your “foot in the door” of a clinical setting and possibly turn it into a
part time job for more experience and some pay.
4.
Community Service Experience:
—Gain some
community service experience by volunteering to help with different community
programs (outreach). Programs, such as,
March of Dimes, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Homeless Programs,
5.
Associations and/or Clubs:
—Join the
Psychology Club and the national honor society; Psi Beta (2-year colleges)
& Psi Chi (4-year colleges)
—Join the
American Psychological Association and/or Association of Psychological Science
and/or American Counseling Association, and the state psychological association
where you are attending college as a student member/affiliate.
6.
Letters of Recommendation:
—Get to
know three or four professors by taking their classes, doing research with
them, and/or as an advisee. These are
the people that need to be able to write you good letters of recommendation for
graduate or professional school, or for a job.
—Typically
at least 3 letters of recommendation are required in order to apply to graduate
or professional schools.
7.
Graduate and Professional Schools/Programs of Psychology & Other Mental
Health Fields:
—Start
getting information from many different schools during your junior year.
—There are
several Health/Mental Health care fields for practitioners and researchers
(psychology is only one of many). Other
fields for practitioners include Master’s degrees in Counseling, Marriage &
Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work & School Psychology. Almost all states in the
—The search
and application process to Master's or Doctoral programs is very involved—start early, some programs only admit
once per year, typically during February before the upcoming Fall semester, so
deadlines may be as early as December of the previous year.
8.
Resume, or in academia, the Curriculum Vitae (CV):
—Begin
writing your CV during your junior year or maybe the summer between your junior
and senior year. Ask a graduate student
or professor to see his/her CV for a model of the typical content and how to
format a CV.
"imagination
is more important than knowledge, knowledge is limited, imagination encircles
the world."
—Albert Einstein
Developed
by: Collin Billingsley, Ph.D.
Phone:
662-720-7345
E-mail:
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