ADVISING CENTRAL Department of Psychology University of Arkansas

Welcome to the Department of Psychology advising page at the University of Arkansas.  The function of the advising office is to help students get the most they can get out of their time at the University of Arkansas.  Feel free to drop by the advising office with your questions or to set up an appointment with us. We would be glad to speak with you.

Meet Your Advisors

Dr. Joel S. Freund Dr. Freund is a graduate of Northwestern University and director of undergraduate studies for the department of psychology at the University of Arkansas.  He joined the University of Arkansas in 1977 .  Dr. Freund received the Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award from the National Academic Advising Association in 2005 and the Fulbright College Outstanding Advisor Award in 1990.  He was elected a fellow of the American Psychological Association in 2004.

Jack D. Arnal, M.A. Jack Arnal is a graduate of Baldwin Wallace College in Berea Ohio, where he received bachelor degrees in psychology and mathematics.  He received his Masters Degree in Experimental Psychology in 2005.  His research focuses on prospective memory and he has recently been admitted to candidacy for the Ph.D.  In addition to his advising duties, he teaches and is conducting research for his dissertation. Jack is a recipient of the Walter J. Richards Memorial Award, which recognizes undergraduate and graduate psychology students with excellent potential in teaching.   In addition to his academic pursuits, Jack is an avid card player and does stand up comedy.

Majoring in Psychology

Students majoring in psychology must complete a minimum of 33 hours of psychology courses as a part of the 124 hours required for the Bachelor of Arts degree. The curriculum provides a strong introduction to both the content and the research methods of the discipline. As an integral part of the Fulbright College, the Department of Psychology strives to produce well-rounded graduates who will be capable of adapting easily to the changing demands of the future. Course descriptions and course requirements for a B.A. in psychology can be found in the University of Arkansas Catalog of Studies.

· Requirements Checklist for Students Majoring in Psychology

· Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Your Future
Majoring or minoring in Psychology provides opportunities to pursue a number of different career options.  Some of the options can be pursued directly after receiving one’s undergraduate degree.  Other options require advanced training in graduate or professional schools.  The links below provide additional information about these options.

Career Advice for Psychology Majors

· University of Arkansas Career Counseling Service

· What You Can Do With a Psychology Major (From the University of Tennessee Career Services Center)

· Recommended Books (From the American Psychological Association)

· Job opportunities for psychology majors

Graduate School in Psychology

· How to Apply to Graduate School (From  the Hanover College Psychology Department)

· A Step By Step Guide for Getting into Graduate School (From the American Psychological Association)

· Form to Request Letters of Recommendation from Your Professors

· Graduate Record Exam (Educational Testing Service)

· Sign up for the GRE

· Studying for the GRE

· Find Graduate Schools

· Rankings of Psychology Ph.D. Programs

Getting Involved

The department of psychology encourages undergraduate students to become actively involved in the department and Fayetteville community. The links below describe some of the ways you can get involved.

· Psychology Club

· Psi Chi (National Psychology Honorary Society)

· Gain Research Experience

· Conducting an Honors Thesis in Psychology

· Arkansas Symposium for Psychology Students

· Opportunities to Get Involved in the Local Community

Contact Us

203 Memorial Hall

(479) 575-4256

jsfreund@uark.edu; jarnal@uark.edu

Advising Office Hours

Tuesday

· 9:30-11:00 (Jack)

· 11:00-2:30 (Jack)

Wednesday

· 1:00-2:00 (Jack)

Thursday

· 9:30-11:00 (Jack)

Friday

· 8:00-11:00 (Dr. Freund)

· 1:00-4:00 (Jack)

Important Announcements

· Registration for Spring classes starts October 29^th. Advising appointments begin on October 8^th. Sign up for your advising appointment on the bulletin board outside 203 Memorial Hall.

· Want an override into a full class? Read this first.

· Teaching as a career information session October 23, 4:00-5:00 PM, Giffels Auditorium. For information contact: Kathy Malstrom (kkmalst@uark.edu) or Michael Wavering (wavering@ uark.edu)

· A full semester class dropped after August 31 but on or before October 26 will remain on the official record with a mark of "W"

· Arkansas Psychology Association: Call for Student Papers (Proposals due October 5)

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