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Becoming a PSYC Major

The Psychology Undergraduate Major is a Limited Enrollment Program (LEP). This means that students must meet additional academic requirements beyond admission to the University in order to become and remain a psychology major. For general information on LEP policies visit BSOS’ LEP page and www.lep.umd.edu .

Details on the courses and grades necessary to become and remain a PSYC major are provided on our Degree Requirements page.

Incoming Freshmen
All students accepted directly as freshman into the psychology major, or who declare by the last day of classes in their first semester, will undergo an Academic Review at 45 credits (earned at Maryland) in order to remain in the major. You will need to have completed the gateway requirements and earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 to remain in the major.

Internal/External Transfer Students and Freshmen Declaring in their First Semester
When you’ve made the decision to declare psychology as your major:

Visit the Department of Psychology’s Office of Undergraduate Studies (BPS 1107) to meet with an academic advisor during walk-in hours (10:00am - 12:00pm daily) or call 301-405-5866 to schedule an appointment
During your visit with an academic advisor you will schedule an appointment for a New PSYC Majors Workshop and receive an application to complete
After the New PSYC Majors Workshop you will then be able to complete the BSOS Academic Planning Workshop. For available appointments, or to complete the workshop online, visit www.bsosworkshops.umd.edu
Submit your application and academic plan to the BSOS Advising Center in Tydings 2148
BSOS Advising will send you an email notifying you of your status. Please note that this may take a few weeks

Double Majors
For more information on adding a second major visit BSOS’ website on double-majors .

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Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Clinical Psychological Science program

Beginning in the Fall of 2013 the Department will offer a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Clinical Psychological Science program. This program provides rigorous training in the scientific approach to clinical psychology, emphasizing evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention. Students will be exposed to contemporary theories of clinical disorders and empirically supported interventions for the treatment of these disorders. The program is designed for working professionals and will prepare students for a range of careers in mental health and related areas (including research and education) and can serve as academic preparation for those interested in pursuing further doctoral training in clinical or counseling psychology. For more information on the MPS program please follow this link.

Training Opportunity for Mental Health Care Professionals

The Department of Psychology is excited to announce a new training opportunity for mental health professionals! The Graduate Certificate of Professional Studies in Working with Survivors of Violence, Torture, and Trauma (VTT): Theoretical Foundations and Mental Health is designed for psychologists, counselors, family therapists, or social workers seeking to develop or enhance knowledge related to serving survivors of trauma and/or torture. The 12‐credit, four‐course, fully online program is open to students with a master's or doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields from an accredited institution. Courses may also fulfill continuing education and licensure requirements. For more information, please follow this link.

Psychology Graduate Students Are Being Published!

Our students are publishing and we want to share their publications with you! So next time you are going to a meeting in the big conference room or just walking down the hall, stop and check out the bulletin board located next to the entrance to 1142. The Graduate Office will be posting student publications there. Of course, there isn't room to
show the entire publication, but the cover page will be there and we will highlight a link to the article so that you can read it in its entirety later. New publications we will be posted every few weeks.

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