Quarterly News & Information-Autumn 2009
Contacts for Psychology Majors
Sadly, Marjie Wash, our long-time Student Affairs Administrator, will retire at the end of September. Marjie has been here to answer everyone’s questions, students and faculty alike, and to help with everything from filing course petitions to registration for independent study. Although we will miss Marjie greatly, she is leaving us in the competent hands of Susan Hubbard, our new student affairs administrator. For general questions about registration and course scheduling, stop by Susan’s office, Beecher 109, or email her at shubbard@uchicago.edu.
Anne Henly is the chair of the Undergraduate Program in Psychology. She encourages you to contact her if you have any questions regarding the program requirements, classes, research opportunities or career development, or just to find out more about the field of psychology.. Feel free to email her with a quick question, stop by her office, or set up an appointment for a more extended meeting. Her office is in Kelly 302 and her email is henly@uchicago.edu.
Leanne Beaudoin-Ryan will serve as the Graduate Assistant Advisor for this academic year and will be working with PRISM, Planning Resources and Involvement for Students in the Majors. As the PRISM representative, her goal is to organize events and provide resources that will help you get the most out of your undergraduate studies in psychology. Let her know what you need! She welcomes your suggestions. Her email address is beaudoin@uchicago.edu.
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AUTUMN QUARTER EVENTS
AUTUMN PSYCHOLOGY RECEPTION FOR UNDERGRADUATES
Tuesday, October 6, 6:00 - 7:00 pm Green 117
Pizza or subs will be served
Psi Chi Weekly Meetings
Throughout the year Psi Chi hosts several events planned by Psychology students for Psychology students. Stay tuned to the Psych-Majors listhost for details on when and where!
Psi Chi meets as needed throughout the quarter. Everyone is welcome! Get involved! Join the listhost: http://lists.uchicago.edu/web/info/psichi
COURSE PLANNING
When planning your course schedule, please consult the Beeline for any changes in course offerings in the Department of Psychology. Also read email updates sent to the Psychmajors listhost by the Department of Psychology. If you have questions do not hesitate to consult with Anne Henly or the Psychology student affairs administrator, Susan Hubbard, email shubbard@uchicago.edu (Beecher Hall, B109). Remember, the printed version of the Courses and Programs of Study is a two-year publication and is subject to change; as such, it should be considered a general resource only.
Autumn 2009 Changes from Printed Version of Courses and Programs of Study.
Change of Instructor:
Psyc 20600/30600 Social Psychology
The instructor will be William Goldstein.
Change of Quarter Courses Offered and Change of Instructor:
Psyc 20100. Psychological Statistics. This course is being offered in Autumn quarter in 2009/2010. Instructor: Leslie Kay
Psyc 20500/30500. Developmental Psychology. This course is being offered in Autumn quarter in 2009/2010. Instructor: Katherine Kinzler
Psyc 21100. Human Development Research Design. This course will be offered in Spring quarter in 2009/2010. Instructor: Jacob Hickman
Psyc 20850. Introduction to Human Development. Instructr: Bertram Cohler.
Psyc 25100. Decision Making and Communicatio. This course will be offered in Autumn 2009.
Psyc 28200. Evolution of Mind & Morality, 19th-21st centuries. Instructor: Robert Richards
Courses Cancelled:
21950/31900. Language, Culture, and Thought.
24701/34701. The Development of Social and Emotional Understanding. This course will be taught in Spring 2010.
Psyc 28700/38700. Social Cognition Research Seminar.
Psyc 27500. Intro to Psychology Language. Will not be offered in 2009/2010.
Deadlines for Students Graduating with Honors in Autumn 2009 quarter:
Students who plan to receive a degree with Special Honors in Psychology at the Autumn 2009 convocation MUST register their intentions with the Department of Psychology Student Affairs Administrator in Beecher 109 as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Hubbard at 702-8861 or email shubbard@uchicago.edu. If you are considering graduating with honors please discuss this option with Anne Henly.
Autumn 2009 Honors Deadlines:
1. November 14, 2009 Student submits complete draft to the honors paper advisor.
2. November 23,, 2009 Deadline for Department to receive approval of your honors paper from your advisor and from your second reader. Your advisor and your second reader. Your advisor and second reader should each email their approval to Susan Hubbard at shubbard@uchicago.edu.
Fulfilling the research requirement is required of all Psychology majors.
For student entering the College before September 2008, the research requirement may be fulfilled by:
1. taking a course with a research component
2. completing a honors thesis
3. taking an independent study research course with a faculty member in the Psychology Department.
For students entering the College in or after September 2008, the research requirement will be fulfilled by taking Psychological Research Methods (PSYC 20200), which is required for the major. However, students are encouraged to gain additional experience by working on a research project under the guidance of a faculty member.
Courses being offered in Autumn 2009 with a research component.
Psyc 23000. Cultural Psychology
Other courses may satisfy this requirement. If you completed an intensive laboratory project as a part of a course in psychology at the University of Chicago, you may petition the Curriculum Committee, describing in detail what the project entailed. The committee will consult with the instructor and decide whether the course fulfills the requirement. Psychology core courses (20300, 20400, 20500, 20600. 20700) do not fulfill this requirement.
