Ideal path of a psychology major

Take Psych 1100; a course from Core Area B, C or D; begin math sequence including 2220 prerequisites and other general education requirements (GEs). 

Get involved in the Psychology Club. 

Start keeping track of all activities and accomplishments on a resume or vita. 

Apply for Newark psychology scholarships.

Take Psych 2220 and 2300; courses from Core Area B, C and D; and GEs. 

Continue Psychology Club involvement. 

Start thinking about graduate school. 

In spring, start working as a research assistant in a faculty lab (Psych 4998; positions are limited). 

Submit Honors contract in spring (based on eligibility). 

Apply for Newark psychology scholarships.

Finish all Core Area courses; start advanced courses, including sequenced courses; and finish GEs. 

Continue working as a research assistant. 

Present research (poster) at local, regional or national forums. 

Communicate with faculty member early on if you are interested in completing a thesis (honors or regular; Psych 4999) which you should start this spring. 

Consider completing an internship (Psych 3191, based on eligibility). 

Become a Psi Chi member (based on eligibility) and take a leadership role in Psychology Club. 

Apply for Newark psychology scholarships. 

Start researching psychology graduate programs and prepare to take the GRE over the summer.

Complete advanced courses, Psych 3321 (for BS) and Advanced Research Course 4510 or 4520 (for BS), and take electives.

Complete thesis project and present own research poster at local, regional or national forums.

Consider completing an internship (Psych 3191, based on eligibility)

Apply to graduate programs (many have fall or early winter deadlines) and/or post-graduate employment.

Take a leadership role in Psi Chi or Psychology Club.

Apply for Newark psychology scholarships.

Graduate in spring.