Mentoring Matters in Psychology

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September 21, 2023 Workshop: Finding Graduate Programs in Psychology and Related Fields

• • Powerpoint

  • Guide

September 28, 2023 Workshop: Preparing Application Materials for Psychology Graduate Programs (and Related Fields)

• • Powerpoint presentation (courtesy of Natalie Lamb)

  • Grad School Application Preparation Timeline

  • Grade School Information Organization Guide (courtesy of Natalie Lamb)

  • Professional Statement Worksheet

PAST EVENTS:

Spring 2025

Session 1: Careers in Forensic Psychology and the Legal System 

This session will provide an overview of roles psychologists play in the legal system, including forensic psychology. It will also describe the training needed for common jobs that psychologists have within the legal system.

Session Leader: Dr. Ruth Warner

• Date Feb 25th

Session 2: Psychology Practicum 

This session is designed to help you think about if and when earning psychology major credits through completing a practicum is right for you.  Practicum experiences are service-learning experiences where students engage in professional experiences that have a human services component to them. They typically involve personally and professionally meaningful volunteer field work at a human services site. Practicum experiences help students learn about career options and engage in work that involves professional skills development relevant to post-graduation plans. They are also supervised by psychology faculty members who support students as they practice what they have learned in applied settings. 

• • • • • Date: March 7th

        • Time: 1-2pm

Session 3: Tips for Successfully Applying to Graduate School in Clinical Psychology 

This session will provide an overview of the process for applying to graduate school in clinical psychology. Topics covered will include 1) comparing different types of clinical psychology degrees and programs, 2) discussion of costs and financial considerations & 3) an overview of what graduate programs are looking for in applications.

• • • • • Session Leader: Dr. David Kaufman

        • Date Mar 24

Session 4: Align Your Career Aspirations with Employer Expectations 

This session will explore what you seek in a career.  We will also consider the skills employers value in job candidates and the performance expectations they have for employees.  Sources of information for career planning, preparation, and development to deal with the rapidly changing world of work will be reviewed.

• • • • • Session Leader: Dr. Ed Sabin 

        • Date: March 31

Session 5: Education, Training, and Careers in Sport Psychology 

In this session you will learn about the specialty of sport psychology. We will discuss various pathways for education, training and credentialing in sport psychology. We will also discuss what sport psychologists do and in what settings are, and what are the opportunities and areas of growth for sport psychologists. 

• • • • • Session Leader: Dr. Michael Ross

        • Date: April 10th

Fall 2024

Finding Graduate Programs in Psychology and Related Fields

  This hands-on workshop is designed to demonstrate how to identify good quality graduate programs in psychology (clinical, applied, or research tracks) or related fields, such as programs that will lead to counselor/therapist careers, that suit students' interests and academic preparations. Tips on how to organize and manage the abundant information available will be shared. Students will begin a guided backward search for graduate programs to help prepare for their next steps. To maximize experience, students should plan on bringing their laptops/tablets or other devices that will allow them to access the internet. Also note this is not a Q&A session about graduate training in psychology, but rather a session suited for students who are ready to identify graduate programs that align with their career aspirations.

Developing Timelines Psychology Graduate Program Applications 

This hands-on workshop will give students an overview of typical graduate program application components and timelines for graduate training in psychology and         related fields. Students will work on developing an application preparation timeline during this session. To maximize experience, students should plan on      bringing their laptops/tablets or other devices that will allow them to access the internet. Also note this is not a Q&A session about graduate training in psychology, but      rather a session suited for students who are already working on their psychology graduate program applications or are planning to do so in the near future. 

Rewarding Careers in IO Psychology 

Industrial-Organizational (IO) Psychology is the people side of business and the business side of psychology. Students interested in exploring a variety of          rewarding career opportunities in IO Psychology should attend. Topics include: What IO Psychologists do, where IOs work, the demand for IOs in the future,         graduate training in IO, and how you can prepare for an IO career now at SLU. 

Education and Careers in Neuropsychology 

Dr. Gfeller will provide an overview of Clinical Neuropsychology as a specialty discipline. Topics covered will include 1) how to identify quality graduate programs in     this field, 2) what graduate programs are looking for in competitive applicants & 3) an overview of the settings where Clinical Neuropsychologists are employed and        how they spend their professional time.

So, you think you want to be a clinical psychologist? 

    This session will expand your vision of what clinical psychologists do. We'll debunk stereotypes about and the narrow lens many people have of clinical practice and research. We don't just sit in a chair and talk to people. We do so much more, and we hope you come learn about the possibilities. 

Fall 2023

Workshop: Finding Graduate Programs in Psychology and Related Fields. This hands-on workshop is designed to demonstrate how to identify good quality graduate programs in psychology (clinical, applied, or research tracks) or related fields, such as programs that will lead to counselor/therapist careers, that suit students' interests and academic preparations. Tips on how to organize and manage the abundant information available will be shared. Students will begin a guided backward search for graduate programs to help prepare for their next steps. To maximize experience, students should plan on bringing their laptops/tablets or other devices that will allow them to access the internet. Also note this is not a Q&A session about graduate training in psychology, but rather a session suited for students who are reading to identify graduate programs that align with their career aspirations. Limited seating is available and students will be prioritized by seniority. Students must register for this event.

• • Date: September 21, 2023 (Thursday)

  • Time: 4-5p

Workshop: Preparing Application Materials for Psychology Graduate Programs (and Related Fields). This hands-on workshop is designed to help students understand how to prepare graduate program applications for graduate training in psychology and related fields. Students will work on developing an application preparation timeline during this session. To maximize experience, students should plan on bringing their laptops/tablets or other devices that will allow them to access the internet. Also note this is not a Q&A session about graduate training in psychology, but rather a session suited for students who have started or are ready to begin working on their psychology graduate program applications. Limited seating is available and students will be prioritized by seniority. Students must register for this event.

• • Date: September 28, 2023 

  • Time: 4-5p

Building Skills and Knowledge through Practica and Service Learning Experiences. No matter what career aspirations students may have, practicum experiences are valuable. Many graduate programs and entry-level positions are seeking prospective students and employees with quality experience working in relevant professional settings. More immediately, learn more during this session about how earning practicum credit can help you meet psychology BA and BS major requirements.  Students will also learn about different types of practica and how to find suitable practicum sites as well as the steps SLU requires before you can be enrolled for practicum credit. Students must register for this event.

• • Date: October 13, 2023

  • Time: 12-1p

Overview of Clinical Neuropsychology. Dr. Gfeller will provide an overview of Clinical Neuropsychology as a specialty discipline. Topics covered will include 1) how to identify quality graduate programs in this field, 2) what graduate programs are looking for in competitive applicants &3) an overview of the settings where Clinical Neuropsychologists are employed and how they spend their professional time. 

• Date: November 29, 2023

• Time: 2p-3p

Spring 2024

Session 1: Getting Research Experience as an Undergraduate Student. This session will provide an overview of getting involved in psychological research as an undergraduate. Dr. Warner will discuss what courses in the Psychology Department provide research experience for credit (and fulfill B.A. and B.S. requirements). Students will also learn how to identify faculty labs and approach faculty about working in their labs. In addition, opportunities for engaging in psychological research outside of SLU and funding sources for undergraduate research will be covered. 

This session will be most beneficial for students in their first or second year, but anyone is welcome to register. Seating restricted to the first 24 who register. Although priority will be given to students who have not yet fulfilled both Mentoring Matters requirements, all students are welcome to register.

• • Discussion leader: Dr. Ruth Warner

  • Date: February 13, 2024

  • Time: 12-1p

  • Location: MOR 2601

Session 2: Rewarding Careers in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Industrial-Organizational (IO) Psychology is the people side of business and the business side of psychology. Students interested in exploring a variety of rewarding career opportunities in IO Psychology should attend. Topics include: What IO Psychologists do, where IOs work, the demand for IOs in the future, graduate training in IO, and how you can prepare for an IO career now at SLU.

Seating restricted to the first 24 who register. Although priority will be given to students who have not yet fulfilled both Mentoring Matters requirements, all students are welcome to register.

• • Discussion leader: Dr. Edward Sabin

  • Date: March 5, 2024

  • Time: 4-5p

  • Location: MOR 2601

Session 3: Careers for Psychology Majors Working in/with Schools. Description is forthcoming. 

Number of available seats is limited. Although priority will be given to students who have not yet fulfilled both Mentoring Matters requirements, all students are welcome to register.

• • Discussion leaders: Drs. Janet Kuebli, Bryan Sokol, and Genevieve Keyser

  • Date: April 2, 2024

  • Time: 1-2p

  • Location: MOR 0200

Session 4: An Overview of Sport Psychology. This session will provide students with information related to the practice of sport psychology including opportunities for education, training, and credentialing. 

The number of available seats is limited.  Although priority will be given to students who have not yet fulfilled both Mentoring Matters requirements, all students are welcome to register.

• • Discussion leader: Dr. Michael Ross

  • Date: April 4, 2024

  • Time: 3-4p

  • Location: MOR 0400 

Session 5: Cookies and CVs. Learn how to start and build an effective CV (curriculum vita). 

The number of available seats is limited. Although priority will be given to students classified as Juniors or Seniors who have not yet fulfilled both Mentoring Matters requirements, all students are welcome to register.

• • Discussion leader: Natalie Lamb and Dr. Lisa Willoughby

  • Date: April 29, 2024

  • Time: 1-2p