ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT
Q: The Psychology Department is large. Classes are so
big, but I'd like to get to know the professors. Is there any way I can
become involved and be more than a number?
A: Absolutely! Come to the
meetings
presented by the Advising Office. Subscribe to psych-l.
Join the Psychology
Club and Psi
Chi. Take courses such as Independent Study
(PSYCH 201), Independent Research (PSYCH 395), Honors (PSYCH 396/398),
and the Seminar in Psychological Services (PSYCH 306/307). Talk to
your professors about your interests and their research. These possibilities
are all discussed in other sections of this Site.
ADVISING APPOINTMENTS
Q: Do I have to make an appointment to see an Undergraduate
Advisor?
A: No. In fact the Advisors only
have open hours. See the bulletin board outside Room 611HN or next to the
Advising Office door for the hours the Advisors are available.
ALSO, check psych-l.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: BA's and MA's
Q: What can I do with a BA or an MA in Psychology?
A: Career
opportunities exist in a number of fields. Attend the meeting on careers
presented by the Department Undergraduate Advising Office. Come in to the
Advising Office for information. Look at the materials the Advising Office
has placed on reserve in the Psychology Advising Resource Library, in Hunter’s
Library (2nd floor, under "PSYCH ADV") dealing with various careers. Visit
the Hunter
College Career Counseling Office and Library (8th floor, HE).
CHANGING MAJORS
Q: What if I declared another major before, but now I
want to be a Psychology Major?
A: If you previously declared a major
in another department, and you now want to become a Psychology major instead,
an advisor from your former major department must sign the new Declaration
of Major Form before it is signed by the Psychology Dept. Read more about
Prerequisites for, and Declaration
of Psychology Major.
CHANGING MINORS
Q: What if I declared one minor before, but now I want
to change to another minor?
A: Just come to the Psychology Advising
Office with a new Declaration of Major/Minor form. You do not have to go
to your former minor department.
CLOSED COURSES
Q: Isn't there some way I can get into a closed course?
A: Keep trying to register
by phone. Sometimes, if you’re lucky, someone will have dropped the course
and there might be a spot open. This is especially true during the drop/add/change
of schedule period, but try throughout the entire registration period.
The "good news" is that sometimes courses are added to
the schedule after the schedule has been printed, so you may actually have
more choices than you think you have. Check with psych-l and with the Registrar
homepage.
CREDIT/NO CREDIT IN MY MAJOR
Q: I'm a Psychology Major. May I take a Credit/no Credit
grade in any of my major courses?
A: No, courses graded on credit
may not be applied towards the major (for those who are following the
new
curriculum, and for ALL Psychology majors, as of Jan.,
1998.
You may only take a CR in a psychology
course if you ARE NOT GOING
TO USE THE COURSE TOWARD FULFILLING MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
(Courses taken be old curriculum majors before 1/98 are acceptable,
however)
Also, click
here
DECLARING MY MAJOR
Q: How do I declare my major?
A: Read the Section in this site,
"Declaring
the Major." Come to the Department
office with your transcripts in hand.
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS
Q: How do I graduate with Departmental Honors?
A: To graduate with Departmental
Honors, in addition to the grade point requirements, a Psychology
Major must have received a grade of A in (At least)
PSYCH 396. If PSYCH 398 is also taken, the student must receive a grade
of A in both PSYCH 396 and PSYCH 398.
DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS AND PSYCHOLOGY COURSES
Q: If I count my 6 credits in introductory-level courses
(PSYCH 100 and one other 100-level course) as part of my Social Science
Distribution Requirement, can I also count them toward the major?
A: The 6 credits of 100-level psychology
can be used for both purposes ONLY if you entered Hunter BEFORE the Fall
of 1986. If you declared your major between the Fall, 1986, and December,
1997 (and if you had completed 30 credits by August, 1996), you may use
one 100-level course toward the Distribution Requirement. The second
100-level psychology course may be used only toward the Major.
All students who declared their Psychology Major after
Dec. 1997, and those with 30 or fewer credits by Aug. 1996, may apply PSYCH
100 and one additional 100-level course toward their distribution requirements;
these two courses are required for, but not counted toward the major.
EDUCATION MAJORS OR MINORS
Q: I'm an Elementary Education major and my friend is
an Elementary Education minor. Can we take PSYCH 210 (Child Psychology)?
What about PSYCH 150 (Human Development)?
A: You CAN take PSYCH 150 for credit,
but you CANNOT take PSYCH 210 for credit. You will not get credit for PSYCH
210 because a similar course is required by the Education Department.
FACULTY
Q: How do I contact an individual faculty member?
A: The
Faculty Page contains the Office and Phone numbers and e-mail addresses
of all full-time Psychology faculty. It is also posted, along with the
Phone and Office numbers of part-time Faculty, on the bulletin boards in
and right outside of the Department Office, Room 611HN. These bulletin
boards also list the office hours of each faculty member.
Try calling, or stopping by during the professor's office hours; leave
a message in his/her mailbox in Room 611HN.
Q: How do I contact an Instructor who is no longer teaching
at Hunter?
A: We cannot give you an Instructor's
address, but write the professor a note. Include your name and social security
number, and the course name, number, section, and semester you're inquiring
about. Write a clear statement of whatever it is you are contacting them
about. Make sure you've included enough information so that the Instructor
can understand the issues. Tell the Instructor where s/he can contact you;
you might include your address, phone number (and when you can be reached),
or ask the professor to leave a message for you in the Department Office.
Place the note in a stamped envelope. Bring it to the
Department Office. We will address it and mail it for you. If you don't
hear anything in about two weeks, notify the Department Office.
FOREIGN CREDITS
Q: I want to transfer credits from a foreign school to
Hunter? What do I do?
A: Everything under "TRANSFER
STUDENTS," below, applies to you. In addition, have your original transcript
and course descriptions sent directly from your school to Dr. Klass.
You may leave the materials in the "In Box" in the Psychology
Office, or see Dr. Klass.
GPA IN MAJOR
Q: Do I have to maintain a minimum grade point average
in psychology to graduate?
A: Yes. The minimum GPA is 2.0. Under
the new
requirements, it is computed on the basis of your grades in the required
psychology major courses, ABOVE the 100 level, including Statistics (PSYCH
248), Experimental (PSYCH 249 OR 250), at least one course in each of the
following areas: Applications of Psychology, Biopsychology, Cognitive Processes,
and Developmental/Social Psychology (with at least 6 of these credits at
or above the 300-level, according to the new numbering system), and 6 additional
elective credits (at least at the 200-level) which total 26 credits. Although
a course may meet the requirements for more than one area, the same course
may not be applied to more than one area. If you have additional psychology
electives, the GPA will be computed using the courses with the highest
grades that satisfy the requirements. Courses to be used for the major
may NOT be taken after 12/97 on a CR/NCR basis or on permit.
For those falling under the "Old" requirements, your major
GPA must also be at least 2.0 to graduate; it is computed on PSYCH 100,
one additional 100-level psychology course, Psych Stat, Experimental, 2
courses at least at the 200-level, and 2 at least at the 300 level. As
of Jan, 1998, courses to be used for the major may NOT be taken on a CR/NCR
basis, or on permit.
GRADES
Q: How do I find out what grade I got in a Psychology
course?
A: (1) As quickly as possible following
Final Exams, current grade sheets are posted on the bulletin boards across
from the elevators on the 6th floor of Hunter North. They will remain posted
for 4 - 5 weeks, during which time no information regarding current grades
will be given out by the Psychology Department office.
(2) To obtain information regarding grades from previous
semesters no longer posted on the bulletin boards, you must give the receptionist
the following essential information:
YOUR NAME, INSTRUCTOR, SEMESTER / YEAR OF COURSE, SOCIAL
SECURITY NUMBER, COURSE NAME, NUMBER, and SECTION
(3) Ask your professor if s/he will mail you the grade.
If so, give the Professor a self-addressed, stamped postcard at the Final
Exam, with your name, course number, and a space for the grade.
GRADUATE SCHOOL INFORMATION
Q: Where can I get information about graduate schools,
and what should I do if I want to attend graduate school in Psychology
or a related field such as Counseling, or Social Work??
A: Each semester, the Department
Undergraduate Advising Office presents a two-part
series dealing with graduate schools. Attend both parts. This is the
place to start. Also, see the section on Graduate
Schools on this site, and look in Hunter's Library at the materials
on reserve under "PSYCH ADV.". Come browse through our graduate school
catalogues in Room 611HN. Visit sites on the world wide web; many schools
have applications posted there along with information about their programs.
GRADUATION CREDITS
Q: How many credits do I need to graduate?
A: 120. You will receive a
BA with a major in Psychology.
HONORS IN PSYCHOLOGY
Q: How do I graduate with Departmental Honors?
A: See "Departmental Honors," above.
LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTER: PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING
Q: What is this and where is it located?
A: Dr. Seegmiller and her assistants
have put materials on reserve in Hunter's Library (2nd fl) dealing with
the different fields of Psychology and related fields such as Social Work
and Counseling, careers in these fields, and applying to graduate school.
Look on the reserve computer under "PSYCH ADV" for call numbers. Also,
see the section "Resources
of the Advising Office" on this site. A number of video tapes, that
you may view in the library, are also there. A copy of some of the materials
on reserve in the library may also be found in the Career Counseling Library,
8th fl HE.
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
Q: Must I have a minor?
A: Yes. To graduate with a BA in Psychology, all
psychology majors must complete a minor. The minor consists of at
least 4 courses AND 12 credits taken in only ONE other BA-granting department.
*Some minors such as chemistry require more than the minimum.
Check the bulletin and the Psych. Adv. Office.
Q: MAY I TAKE A SPLIT MINOR, THAT IS, A MINOR CONSISTING OF
COURSES FROM MORE THAN ONE DEPARTMENT?
A: NO All courses must be from one department onnly.
Q: I TRANSFERRED TO HUNTER. MUST I TAKE ALL
OF MY MINOR COURSES HERE AT HUNTER?
A: No, but you must take half of
your minor (and your major) at Hunter.
Q: Does what I minor in really matter?
A: Yes. Read the Section, "MINOR
REQUIREMENTS."
PERMITS
Q; How do I get a permit to take a course at another school?
A: Although it may be possible
to take a course "On Permit" at another school, such courses may bot be
used to fulfill major requirements. Psychology courses taken on permit
may ONLY be used as general elective credits, not as psychology
credits. Bring the permit form (from the Registrar),
your transcript, and a DESCRIPTION AND SCHEDULE (starting and ending dates,
days and times) for the course from the school where it's being offered
to Dr. Klass. You must have your transcript, and the course description
and the schedule in order for your permit form to be signed if the course
at the other school is approved. . Remember, half of your major and minor
must be taken at Hunter; do keep in mind that courses taken on permit are
considered as transfer credits.
You must have your permit signed before enrolling
in the course for possible credit. Many times, students enroll in a class
on permit at another school only to find that the course IS NOT equivalent
to what they think it is at Hunter. They have unnecessarily wasted money
and time by not having their permit approved before taking the course.
Q: Some colleges give classes during intersession, and
during two or three sessions during the summer. Should I look into these?
A: NO PERMITS WILL BE ISSUED
FOR ANY CLASSES LASTING LESS THAN SIX WEEKS.
Q: Can any psychology course be taken on permit at another
school?
A: YOU MAY NOT TAKE PSYCHOLOGICAL
STATISTICS OR EXPERIMENTAL ON PERMIT, nor any other course you want to
use fo fulfill major requirements. .
IF YOU HAVE FAILED A COURSE AT HUNTER, YOU MAY NOT TAKE
THAT COURSE AGAIN ON PERMIT; PERMITS ARE ISSUED VERY SPARINGLY: FOR EXAMPLE,
NO CLASS WITH A HUNTER NUMBER ABOVE PSYCH 248 MAY BE TAKEN ON PERMIT AT
A 2-YEAR-COLLEGE. BECAUSE OF PREREQUISITE CONFLICTS. MOST OFTEN.
a permit will be permitted ONLY FOR COURSES NUMBERED BELOW HUNTER’S
PSYCH 248. Remember, these courses may NOT be used to fulfill
major requirements.
PERMITS ARE SOMETIMES APPROVED FOR UPPER LEVEL COURSES
THAT ARE NOT OFFERED AT HUNTER.
See Dr. Klass about any questions pertaining to
PERMITS.
REGISTRATION
Please read the section on this site about "Registration."
Most of your questions will have already been answered there in detail.
Here are just some brief highlights:
Q: Do I have to come to the Psychology Department to register?
A: Most majors register by phone
directly with the Registrar,
and should not come to the Department Office during registration. However,
for some Psychology courses, you must get approval from a sponsor on a
Departmental Form and the Department before you can register.
Q: Okay. Which courses require approval?
A: ONLY students taking the following
courses MUST first obtain approval:
*PSYCH 201 -- Independent Study in Psychology
**PSYCH 295.61--Special Topics: Peer Advising
**PSYCH 306 and 307 -- Seminar in Psychological Services
*PSYCH 395 -- Independent Research in Psychology
*PSYCH 396 and 398 -- Honors in Psychology
Or Any other course that specifies "Permission of the
Instructor Required."
*Written permission from a faculty sponsor is required
for Department approval
** Written permission from the instructor is required
for Department approval
CLOSED COURSES
Q: All the Psychology courses I need or want to take are
closed. Isn't there some way I can get into a closed course?
A: The "good news" is that sometimes
courses are added to the schedule after the schedule has been printed,
so you may actually have more choices than you think you have. Check with
the Registrar homepage, psych-l
and with the Department.
Keep trying to register by phone. Sometimes, if you’re
lucky, someone will have dropped the course and there might be a spot open.
This is especially true during the drop/add/change of schedule period,
but try throughout the entire registrationnperiod.
That was the good news. Now, here's the bad. The
budget cuts have had very concrete, negative repercussions. Most likely,
the one you will notice first is that it is now even more difficult (if
you can believe it!!) than it was before to get into classes because courses
have been cut.
AT THE PRESENT TIME, WE REGRET THAT NO ONE CAN BE ADDED
TO A CLOSED COURSE. There are NO overtallies
To maximize your chances of getting the courses and sections
you want, be sure to register as early as possible for your group. However,
some courses and sections close early, so have some back-up choices ready.
Q: Can't the Professor who is teaching the course write
me a note, permitting me to enroll in the course?
A: No, Instructors are not
authorized to permit you to enroll in a closed course. Such permission
will not be honored by the Department.
REPEATING A COURSE
Q: How will repeating a course affect my Grade Point Average?
What courses may I repeat?
A: Any course in which you received
a grade of D, F, WU, or NC may be repeated. If you repeat a course in which
you received an F and get C or better, only the C will be used to compute
your GPA. If you repeat a course in which you received a D, both the D
and the new grade will be used to compute your GPA. And remember, with
the new
curriculum, no classes to be applied to the major may be taken on a
CR/NCR basis.
In all cases, both grades will remain on your transcript.
If you received a CR or a C or better in a course, you
may NOT repeat that course.
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