HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Acceptance into graduate school and success in starting
a career relating to psychology have often been influenced by a student's
participation in the Psychology
Club, or Psi
Chi (the National Honor Society in Psychology), or by serving on student-faculty
committees (for example, the Grade Appeals Committee, Curriculum Committee).
These activities also provide an opportunity for majors to meet one another
outside the classroom, and to interact with faculty.
For more information about the clubs, check with the Club
bulletin board outside of Room 611HN, the Executive Committees of the clubs,
or the faculty sponsor (Dr. Jason
Young, 772-5566, Room 738HN). The
Psychology Club and Psi
Chi have mailboxes in Room 611HN, the Department Office.
psych-l
("l" as in Lemon, not the number one): psych-l is the on-line Hunter
College Psychology Information and Discussion group/list. By subscribing
(free), you keep up with what’s happening in the Department, hear about
new courses in advance, have a chance to contribute your ideas, etc.
All meetings are announced on psych-l, as are job notices,
research positions, etc. Earlier in this Handbook are instructions for
subscribing. All you need is an e-mail account, and every student at Hunter
has a free one.
PSYCHOLOGY
CLUB
This club offers opportunities for students to become
actively involved in matters related to Psychology through programs that
include invited speakers, round-table discussions, trips to psychiatric
facilities, etc. Everyone is welcome to join!
PSI
CHI (Pronounced "Sigh-Kigh" both rhyme with "sky")
Psi Chi is a nationally recognized honor society of undergraduate
and graduate students in psychology. Psi Chi is affiliated with the American
Psychological Association and the Association of College Honor Societies.
Graduate schools recognize membership in Psi Chi as one indication of scholarship
in the field of psychology. At Hunter College, Psi Chi sponsors its own
events and cooperates in planning events with the Hunter College Psychology
Club.
To apply for membership in Psi Chi, you must:
a) have completed at least 9 semester hours (credits)
in psychology;
b) be registered as a Psychology Major or Psychology Minor,
OR for a program that is psychological in nature which is equivalent to
such standings; and
c) have an overall cumulative GPA or at least 3.00 and
a minimum GPA in Psychology courses of 3.50.
PHI BETA KAPPA
Phi Beta Kappa is a general honor society open to junior
and senior liberal arts majors who meet strict eligibility criteria. These
criteria include course distribution requirements, grade index requirements,
and recommendations by professors. Membership in Phi Beta Kappa is by invitation
from the Society only. For more information, contact the Phi Beta Kappa
office at Hunter..
HUNTER
COLLEGE ANNUAL PSYCHOLOGY CONVENTION
In the Spring of each year, Psychology students organize
a Psychology Convention. The schedule of events includes a full program
of papers presented by students and faculty from Hunter and other colleges,
addresses by invited speakers, and symposia, as well as social events.
This student-run activity has been an exciting and informative event. All
are invited to attend and participate. Watch for the announcements; better
yet, join the clubs and help in the planning.
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