Q: I want to be a Teaching Assistant or Research Assistant.  How do I get these positions?
A: Some professors will contact the undergraduate advisor, who will send out information to psychology majors through Blackboard.  Otherwise, students should take initiative to talk to their professors about being a teaching or research assistant.  There are no universal requirements for prerequisites or responsibilities, so talk to your professor about the prerequisites and responsibilities for RA and TA positions under their direction.

Q: Is there a limit to the number of research and teaching assistantships I can do?
A: The maximum number of credit hours from any independent study courses (including RA, TA, fieldwork, guided readings) that can count towards the psychology electives is 12 credits.  Independent Study is explained on the psychology requirements handout as well.

Q: What is the 9 credit hour rule mentioned on the psychology requirements handout?
A: The 9 credit hour rule allows students to take up to 9 credit hours of courses outside of the main-campus psychology department (15PSYC) once they are enrolled.  “Outside of the department” includes the UC satellite campuses (RWC and Clermont), other A&S departments (Sociology, Women’s Studies), and other UC main campus colleges (CECH Addiction Studies, Counseling).  In order for courses outside of the department to count towards your psychology electives, you must have them approved.  Petitions for approval can be obtained in room 429E Dyer Hall, and are submitted to the Undergraduate Director for review.  It is in your best interest to seek approval before taking the course.  These courses may count as psychology electives, but not as part of the psychology core requirements.  Courses taken from outside of the main-campus psychology department before a student is enrolled in A&S will be evaluated as transfer credit and NOT counted against the 9 credit hour rule.

Q: I have questions about my web degree audit.  Who should I talk to?
A: For questions about your psychology concentration on the web degree audit, see your undergraduate academic advisor in psychology in room 429E Dyer Hall.  Appointments are preferred.  For questions about the A&S checklist requirements, see your A&S advisor in 102 McMicken.  Appointments are required.
Q: I need career counseling.  Who should I talk to?
A: The psychology undergraduate academic advisor can provide some resources to students who want to learn about the psychology major, career options, and graduate school.  However, the best resource for career advising is the Career Development Center in University Pavilion, 1st floor.  The CDC offers career development courses, fairs, counseling for students of all levels of career development, majors, and class standings.

Q: What kind of questions can I ask my academic advisor?
A: Your undergraduate academic advisor in psychology can answer questions about the curricular demands of the major, and can address issues such as course scheduling and availability, meeting prerequisites, and graduation requirements.  She/he is also a good starting point for questions you are not sure who should answer; your academic advisor is a resource for answering as many questions as she/he is able to, and directing you to the proper or better resources when necessary.