Pro & Pals
What Does PALS srtand for
Pro Academic Life Solutions
Name ONE psychology-related internship opportunity on campus.
Not Alone @ the Beach, Project Resilience, Beach Buddies, College Corps @ the Beach, or Think Beach Scholars.
Name ONE leadership opportunity discussed during today's presentation.
PSA/Psi Chi executive board or becoming a PRO Guide.
When are the Psi Chi Applications Due
September 30th
Name on PSA/Psi Chi board member and their positions
Name any of the Board and Position
Where is PRO located on campus?
PSY Room 206, second floor.
True or False: There are no paid psychology-related internship opportunities on campus.
False College Corps @ the Beach is listed as paid.
If a student wants to become a therapist, name ONE type of experience that could help strengthen their graduate-school application.
Internship/applied experience or a leadership position such as PRO or PSA/Psi Chi.
What course number is the supervised psychology internship course?
PSY 405
Who on the Board is a current Pro Guide?
Jarred, Samantha, Myles, or Austin
True or False: PALS sends professional-development emails once a month.
They are sent weekly.
Which is especially useful for students interested in counseling/social work: internships or research?
Internships
Which statement is WRONG about becoming a PRO Guide?
A. You can apply to be a PRO Guide in your third year.
B. You can apply to be a PRO Guide as a transfer student.
C. You must be declared as a Psychology major to become a PRO Guide.
D. You can apply to be a PRO Guide in your fourth year.
D — You can apply to be a PRO Guide in your fourth year.
How many total internship hours must PSY 405 students complete by the end of the semester?
90 hours
Throughout the Slide what color shoes were all the brain Icons wearing
Blue
What is the difference between PRO and PALS?
PRO is an on-campus resource office where students can consult PRO Guides or access information, while PALS is a mentoring program that provides workshops and professional-development emails.
Research experience is especially relevant for students pursuing what kinds of paths?
Research-focused master's/Ph.D. programs and jobs involving research/data analysis.
Name TWO responsibilities someone on the PSA/Psi Chi executive board might have.
planning board meetings, inviting guest speakers, creating networking events, creating academic events/Psych Day.
Who can apply for Instructional Student Assistant positions?
Declared undergraduate Psychology majors and Psychology graduate students.
What item was the brain character holding on the Leadership slide?
A book
What is the purpose of PALS?
To support psychology students with academic success and graduate-school/career planning.
Name one on-campus AND one off-campus psychology-related internship discussed today.
Not Alone @ the Beach + U.S. VETS Long Beach.
What TWO major things does becoming a PRO Guide help students learn about for their own future?
Career opportunities available with a psychology bachelor’s degree and the process of applying to graduate programs.
What THREE application components are required for PSY 490?
Written application, in-person interview, and in-person audition.
Who is the current Interim Psychology Department Chair?
Interim Department Chair Kim-Phuong L. Vu