Ideal path of a psychology major

Freshman

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

Apply for Newark Honors in fall (based on eligibility); then email aschonors@osu.edu to apply to Arts and Sciences Honors and Dr. Paulsen (paulsen.10@osu.edu) to complete your Psych Honors course plan

Get involved in Psychology Club

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

Start talking to faculty about getting involved as a research assistant

Start exploring career options for after graduation

Apply for Newark psychology scholarships

Sophomore

Take Psych 2220 and 2300; courses from core area A, B, C and D; and GEs

Continue Psychology Club involvement

Start thinking about graduate school or other career path options

Start working as a research assistant in a faculty lab (Psych 4998; positions are limited)

Apply for Newark psychology scholarships

Junior

Finish all core area courses; Psych 3321 (for BS, offered every other spring); start advanced courses including sequenced course; and finish GEs

Continue working as a research assistant

Present research (poster) at local, regional or national forum

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) or volunteering to explore careers

Potential Psi Chi Membership (based on eligibility) and leadership role in Psychology Club

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

Apply for Newark psychology scholarships

Senior

Complete advanced courses; Psych 3321 (for BS, course offered every other spring) 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) or volunteering to explore careers

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

Leadership role in Psi Chi or Psychology Club

Apply for Newark psychology scholarships

Graduate in spring