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Lynda Sharrett-Field

Courses

PSY 100: Intro to Psychology

PSY 195: Orientation to Psychology

PSY 312: Brain and Behavior (Traditional and Online offerings)

PSY 375: From Science to Culture: Exploring Drug Use and Addiction (Education Abroad: Amsterdam)

PSY 399: Community Outreach in Psychology and Neursocience

PSY 330: Neuroscience of a Serial Killer

PSY 360: Behavioral Genetics

PSY 459: Neuropharmacology: Drugs, Brain and Behavior

PSY 565: Advanced topics in Neuroscience: Contemporary Issues in Drug Abuse

BIO 305: Introduction to Neuroscience Techniques (Laboratory)

Advisees: Planning your schedule

Advising Appointment Helper:

Help us make the most of our time together and be prepared for your visit!

To find your Registration Window: Your registration window is listed on your MyUK account. You can find this information under the “Plan and Register for Courses” tab. It will be at the top of the screen. If your window is open, it will be in a blue box; if it is closed, it will be in a red box. You can also find this information on the Registrar’s website.

Run your APEX: When you come in, please have a good idea of the requirements you still need to fulfill. One of the best ways to do this is to run an APEX and see where you have red “X’s”, which indicate you still need to take courses to fulfill a requirement. Where you are deficient, you can select courses, add them to your shopping cart, and make them “Planned Courses”. Once you have added Planned Courses for all “X’ed” areas, you can then run a NEW APEX, this time selecting “Including Planned Courses”, and you should see that the "X's" are gone.  If you have no idea how to do this, no problem!  Just have a look at the instruction I created in the document title "Running APEX and using Planned Course Feature".

NOTE: You may not schedule the Lecture/Lab and Capstones in the same semester. These are required courses, so please plan accordingly. Additionally, neither course is offered during summer sessions.

Information for planning your courses:

  • Requirements for a Psychology Major: https://psychology.as.uky.edu/major
  • If you need credits in 300+ level courses or plan to attend graduate school consider:
    • PSY 399: Internship- A community-based or field-based experience in psychology under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits (if applicable). Pass-fail only. You can find a limited listing of internships at the UK Career Center.
    • The PSY 399 Learning Contract can be found HERE.
Considering Grad School?

Graduation can be both frightening and exciting...I get it!  With a little preparation, we can make the process more exciting and a little bit less scary!! Make an appointment with me and we can discuss your options.

Helpful resources:

How do I prepare for Grad School

So, you've decided on Grad School- Congrats!!  Let's get you prepared for what comes next.

First, understand that different programs look for different attributes in their applicants. In general, institutions will rank you in terms of: GRE; GPA; Letters of Recommendation; Research Experience; Volunteer Hours. Learn what the programs you are interested find most attractive and focus on strengthening that during your Junior year.

If you will graduate in MAY:

  • Applications will be due during the FALL semester of your Senior Year (Nov-Feb deadlines)
  • At the end of your junior year:
    • GPA should be in good standing
    • Begin studying for GRE (if your program requires it)
    • Make contacts with faculty recommenders
    • Begin selecting institutions/programs/researches.
  • During the beginning of your first Senior Semester plan to spend time equivalent to a normal college course just getting your application ready (yes, I am serious):
  • Determine where you will apply based on the program's:
    • Acceptance rates (how many apply vs how many are accepted)
    • GRE requirements
    • GPA requirement
  • Be realistic and apply to three different levels of schools:
    • Select a dream school(s)
    • Select a school(s) you feel you are a good candidate for
    • Select a school(s) you feel you will easily be accepted to
  • Gather the requirements for each school you will apply to, including:
    • Application deadline
    • Number of letters of recommendation
    • Submission process for letter of recommendation
    • Personal statement
      • This is perhaps one of the most difficult items to complete.  Take your time and, if applicable, customize this letter to fit each institution. Depending on the program, you might have to state which researcher you wish to work with. If this is the case, be sure to explain why this person’s research is of interest to you.
    • CV: UK faculty CVs are public record, view several before constructing yours.
    • Transcripts: you may be asked to supply your Official Transcripts-this is not a simple thing; instructions can be found HERE. If you also attended another institution, allow time for them to process your request.

HERE are some (rather painful to watch) videos that contain (really) good information (if it gets too painful, flip through the power points).

HERE is a pdf with more information.

Where do you take the exam and what dates are offered: ETS GRE Home Page

If you graduate in DEC:

  • Ensure your selected programs accept students during January and acquire the application submission deadlines.
Search out careers in Psychology

You're getting your degree...Now What?

  • Careers in Psychology: search this website by Specific Careers, Area of Interest, or by Salary (link updated 10.03.17)
Nu Rho Psi

 

Application Deadline for Spring Induction Ceremony: February 28, 2018

Induction Ceremony: March 23, 2018 (time and location TBA)

 

What is Nu Rho Psi?

Nu Rho Psi is the National Honor Society in Neuroscience, founded in 2006 by the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience and now an independent honor society. We are a non-profit, grass-roots organization comprised of neuroscientists, like you. Currently, charters have been awarded to over 60 chapters in all regions of the United States. The purpose of Nu Rho Psi is to:

  • encourage professional interest and excellence in scholarship, particularly in Neuroscience
  • award recognition to students who have achieved such excellence in scholarship
  • advance the discipline of Neuroscience
  • encourage intellectual and social interaction between students, faculty, and professionals in Neuroscience and related fields
  • promote career development in Neuroscience and related fields
  • increase public awareness of Neuroscience and its benefits for the individual and society
  • encourage service to the community.

 

Who may join?

Membership is by invitation and is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are making the study of Neuroscience one of their major interests and who meet the other academic qualifications.  Requirements for membership include:

  • Major, minor, other emphasis in Neuroscience
  • Completion of at least 3 semesters of the College course
  • Completion of at least 9 semester hours of Neuroscience-related courses
  • Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.2 and a minimum GPA of 3.5 in Neuroscience courses

Nu Rho Psi is also open to qualifying Neuroscience faculty and alumni of Neuroscience programs. Students and faculty are elected to membership by the chapter at participating institutions, according to the provisions in the national Nu Rho Psi Constitution and locally adopted By-Laws.  Any chapter, at its discretion, may establish higher academic standards for eligibility, but may not require lower standards for eligibility.  Membership in Nu Rho Psi is open to qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, race handicap or disability, color, religion, or national or ethnic origin.

 

What are the benefits of membership? 

Nu Rho Psi membership provides recognition of verified academic excellence in the interdisciplinary field of Neuroscience. Students who become members of Nu Rho Psi are selected based on their superior scholarly accomplishments as well as their interest and experience in research. Nu Rho Psi membership is for life and it is often a springboard for networking and research collaboration. Nu Rho Psi offers competitive travel awards for members to attend and present their research at the annual Society for Neuroscience meeting. Nu Rho Psi also offers competitive research grants to facilitate our member’s senior theses or other scholarly projects. Our chapters may apply for Nu Rho Psi grants to promote their educational and community initiatives. We mentor our members through publications (e.g. The Nu Rho Psi Guide to Graduate School in Neuroscience) and provide support to foster other outreach activities of the Society. News and additional information about benefits are available to members via the Nu Rho Psi Newsletter. Members receive membership certificates and lapel pins as an indication of the honor they have earned.

 

What is the cost?

Membership in Nu Rho Psi is for life and the one-time induction fee ($40.00 for students; $50.00 for faculty) is the only payment, funds are sent to the National organization.

 

How do I join?

To become a member of Nu Rho Psi, compelte and submit the appriate application: