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FEBUARY 14, 2022 WINTER TERM
PSYCHPAC NEWS
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE PSYCHOLOGY PEER
ADVISING CENTER
By: Rachel Sevillano
THE PEER
SPRING TERM
REGISTRATION ADVISING
BEGINS: CENTER HOURS
ARE:
MONDAY THE 21ST! MONDAY - FRIDAY
WEEK 8
10:00 A.M.- 3:00P.M.
TODD HALL 339
https://wou.edu/wp/
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FEBUARY 14, 2022 WINTER TERM
IT'S BLACK HISTORY MONTH! HERE ARE
SOME IMPORTANT AFRICAN AMERICAN
PSYCHOLOGISTS
Kenneth Bancroft Clark
(1914-2005): Worked in the Brown vs. Board of Education case. He became the first black
president of the American Psychological Association. He conducted the famous
“Doll Study” where he studied the responses of more than 200 black children who
were given a choice of white or brown dolls. His findings illustrated that children
showed preference for white dolls from as early as three years old. Clark
concluded that segregation was psychologically damaging which played a role in
the Supreme Court decision in outlawing segregation.
Francis Cecil Sumner
(1895-1954): The first African American to receive his Ph.D. in psychology. He also helped
establish the psychology department at Howard University to train African
American psychologists. Sumner completed vast amounts of research which
counteracted racism and bias in psychological studies of African Americans
Mamie Phipps Clark Her work shows that African American children became aware of their racial
identity at about three years old. These children began to see, reflect, and
(1917-1983):
internalize the views that society held about them. She also found that many
African American children who were tested and informed they had a learning
disability or disabled were diagnosed incorrectly due to biased psychological
testing.
Inez Beverly Prosser
She was the first African American woman to receive her Ph.D. Her dissertation
(1891-1934):
examined the academic development of African American children in mixed and
segregated schools. Her findings showed that African American children fared
better socially and academically in segregated schools. Specifically she found that
African American children from integrated schools experienced more social
maladjustment and felt less secure, a barrier to their learning.
FEBUARY 14, 2022 WINTER TERM
FACULTY ADVISOR
SPOTLIGHT
WE ASKED SOME OF THE PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSORS
WHAT IS ONE THING THEY LOVE MOST ABOUT
TEACHING PSYCHOLOGY?
Dr. Ibaraki
Dr. McMahan "I love helping students apply
psychology to better
"The thing that I love most about teaching psychology is
understand and improve their
sharing my passion with students. Moreover, I love
own lives." Dr. Cunningham
working with my students while they grasp a difficult
concept. It is like watching an 'Aha!' moment in real time. "I love helping students connect
All of the sudden, their perspective has changed, and they theories and research from
are thinking about something in a new and more psychology to real world
sophisticated way. It is intellectual development in action." situations such as in their
personal relationships, their
experience as a college student, or
in their future careers!"
Dr. Powell
"Seeing students become
excited and passionate about
understanding themselves
Dr. Cloud
and others through a critical,
"I love teaching psychology because it’s so relatable!
scientific lens."
No matter the topic, there is a real life example to
illustrate and make that concept come to life!"
Dr. Toray
"I love introducing students to the
fascinating world of developmental
psychology in my lifespan and adolescent
development courses. In addition, I find
Dr. Roscoe teaching the Death, Dying and Grief
"I love teaching psychology course incredibly rewarding. Students in
Dr. Shwartz because it can be so applied. I this senior level class are so open to
"I would say one thing I love about love seeing my students learning about many important death-
teaching psychology is seeing students understand material and then related topics, including how to support
think in new ways about the mind and apply it to their life and the children and adolescent's in their grief
even their own thinking, learning, and world for the better. It is an process, and gaining insight into the needs
biases. In addition to just being cool, honor to be a part of that of dying individuals across the lifespan. I
psychology can help us get more in growth." always learn so much from my students in
touch with ourselves and our own that course!"
thought processes."
FEBUARY 14, 2022 WINTER TERM
GRADUATE SCHOOL HIGHLIGHT:
MASTER’S PROGRAMS IN PSYCHOLOGY AND
APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS
AT DREXEL UNIVERSITY!
By Josie Smith
Drexel University has been selected as our Winter 2022 highlighted graduate
school, due to it being a highly ranked university with Online and In-Person
master’s programs. Each fully accredited, these two differing master’s
programs can open a variety of doors. The Psychology program is a two-year,
full time, 45 credit program, that allows for a chosen focus of forensic
psychology, cognitive neuroscience, behavioral/health, or analytic methods.
Assigned a faculty member to assist you, you will complete a master’s thesis
and participate in faculty lab research preparing you for a future career or a
Ph.D. program. On the other hand, the Applied Behavior Analysis program is
offered either online or in-person and has opportunities such as participating
in research projects, and selecting a concentration in Autism Spectrum
Disorders or Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness. Completion of this
program will mean you are eligible to sit for the Board-Certified Behavior
Analyst Examination (BCBA) exam as well. If you are interested in working
as a special education teacher, school psychologist, social worker, or in other
behavioral health disciplines, this may be the path for you! While graduate
school can be costly, Drexel offers scholarships and on-campus employment
to aid you along your way.
Applications are due by February 28th, 2022, and must include an updated
resume, a statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, and
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S
transcripts from all schools you haveMESSAGE
attended.
For more information on these programs visit the Drexel University Graduate
website!
https://drexel.edu/grad/programs/overview/
FEBUARY 14, 2022 WINTER TERM
Apply for Graduate School in
Psychology Class
Psychology majors who are strongly considering, or planning to attend,
graduate school in psychology or related helping profession. Ideally,
students would be Sophomore or Junior status OR planning to apply next
Fall.
What does the course focus on?
· Overview of the graduate school process
· Personal growth through self-reflection and assessment
· The decision to apply and how to craft your application
· Goal setting and planning for graduate school
· Seminar style course with some lecture (limited enrollment of students)
You will have the chance to:
· Explore psychology related professions and career paths
· Perform a self-assessment of your skills and interests
· Explore graduate schools and assess the fit with your background and
goals
· Learn about the graduate school application process
· Create an application strategy, plan, and timeline
· Draft an outline of your personal statement and resume
· Gain the support of your peers who have similar goals as you
You must apply for this course and have an instructor approval to register.
All applications are due Feb 16th by 11:59pm and the class is limited to
approximately 15 students.
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The application is online at
https://forms.gle/tsThmjXBV7Zc6QjM6.
Applications are due to Dr. Roscoe no later than 11:59pm on
Wednesday, Feb. 16th. Applicants will be notified no later than
Friday, Feb 18th (registration starts 2/21).
FEBUARY 14, 2022 WINTER TERM
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
By: Allena Pinney
Have you ever wanted to help people identify their problems? Do
you overall enjoy helping people?
If you answered yes, Clinical Psychology might be the career for
you!
Clinical Psychologists meet with clients to identify problems-
emotional, mental, and behavioral-in their life. Through
observation, interviews, and tests, the psychologist will diagnose
any existing or potential disorders. Then, together with the client,
they will come up with a program of treatment according to what
the client needs the most. Psychologists monitor the client’s
progress on a regular basis to ensure that their needs are met by
the course of action, and to adjust it if necessary.
Degree
1. Bachelor's degree (Four years)
a. Education, Psychology, and Sociology
2. Masters degree in Psychology (one to two years)
3. Doctorate Degree (Five to Six Years)
a. PhD in psychology or Doctorate of Psychology degree
Salary:
The average salary in Oregon for a Clinical Psychologist is
$82,180 a year, while the top 10% earners can make up to
$137,000 a year.
COME JOIN THE PSYCHPAC!
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