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Internships: A Student Perspective (Special Bonus Edition)

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In preparation for fall registration, which will be upon us before you know it, the PF is proud to bring you interviews with not just one, but two students who recently completed internships! See below to learn more about how the students (Chris Kuhn and Bao Thao) found their internships and what they learned. If you are interested in pursuing an internship yourself, make sure that before you do anything else you read the appropriate human development and psychology internship policies and then consult with a faculty member who would be an appropriate sponsor for you. Please also remember that internships are not the only way to gain this great, applied experience; volunteer work and paid employment opportunities can be equally valuable.

Brown County United Way by Chris Kuhn

1. Where did you complete your internship?

Brown County United Way

2. How did you find out about the internship and go about getting it?

I talked with my Psychology advisor about opportunities in the community that I could get involved with. She was a board member for the Brown County United Way, and suggested that I intern with their organization. She set up a meeting with who was to become my internship supervisor, and we went from there.

3. What kinds of things do you get to do on your internship?

I interned specifically with the Community Partnership for Children department of the Impact Council. My main project was working through data to collect information on the developmental milestones of children age 0-3. The data was used to create a tool that could be used to measure healthy development in the community’s infants. Besides working on that project, I was able to observe the 2-1-1 Call Center (a hotline that connects community members with local services.)

4. How do you think the internship relates to what you have learned in your classes?

Many of the classes that I had taken relate to the healthy development of children. Infancy and Early Childhood stressed the importance of childhood development and how it has long-term implications throughout life. The work I was a part of showed the effort the community was making in order to ensure that healthy development.

5. How important has this internship been to your educational experience at UWGB, and why?

The internship brought my knowledge full circle with its real-world application. Sitting in class, students are only able to learn about the topics in theory. Being able to experience the issues in an applied setting really highlighted the lessons that were being taught in class. Drawing the connections between class content and application was a very valuable learning experience.

Phuture Phoenix by Bao Thao

1. Where are you doing your internship?

I did my internship with Phuture Phoenix and worked on campus and at Preble High School.

2. How did you find out about the internship and go about getting it?

I talked to my advisor about my future plans, and she suggested that doing the Phuture Phoenix internship would help me to get experience and work towards my future goals. I also saw the internship advertisement in the Pink Flamingo newsletter. From there, I contacted the Phuture Phoenix advisor and was then given an interview.

3. What kinds of things do you do on your internship?

As a fall semester intern (compared to a spring semester intern), I had the opportunity to experience, behind the scenes, about 1,400 fifth grade students come on campus and spend a day in the life of a college student. We did much planning for the two Phuture Phoenix days, and it was another year of success! Also, throughout the semester, I co-ran an extracurricular activity at Preble High School called FLITE (Future Leaders Inspired Through Empowerment). During this time, high school students came in to gain college knowledge and hear from different professionals in a variety of careers (arranged by us). In addition to that, I tutored at-risk high school students at Preble High School and served as a role model to them.

4. How do you think the internship relates to what you have learned in your classes?

The internship relates a lot to my Middle Childhood and Adolescence class. This was because I worked with students that were in the adolescence stage, and I used much of the knowledge I gained from this course. Another class that my internship experience related to was Multicultural Counseling and Mental Health where cultural competence and cultural sensitivity is important, for I worked with many students of different cultural backgrounds.

5. How important has this internship been to your educational experience at UWGB, and why?

This internship has made a big impact on me. It has helped confirm that school counseling is what I want to go into, and that high school students are the population I would prefer to work with. I feel that this internship has given me more experience and has benefitted me in many ways. Even though my internship has already expired, I decided to continue tutoring because knowing that not only has this internship made an impact on me, but that I have also made an impact on these students gives me great satisfaction.

Breaking News: 2012 Registration Highlights

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Welcome to the registration-themed fall issue of the PF. Here are some hot-off-the-presses news items designed to help you pick classes wisely for the new semester.

1. Priority registration for Human Development classes: As usual, HUM DEV majors and minors will have priority registration access to our upper-level courses for the first couple of weeks of registration (until November 18th). Classes that also meet requirements for other majors (e.g., HUM DEV 331 for Psychology students) will also include those majors and minors in the priority registration period.

2. Hybrid vs. Internet classes and the tuition plateau: Hybrid classes offered through the department are included within the “tuition plateau” for full-time students, meaning their cost is included within the flat rate you pay for taking between 12 and 18 credits during a semester. Internet classes, usually offered through the Adult Degree program in the Fall and Spring semesters, are not included in the tuition plateau, and that could mean that full-time students are charged several hundred dollars for them above and beyond their full-time tuition rate. Only Student Billing can tell you what the cost would be in your specific situation, so please consult with them if you have any questions.

3. Dying, Death, and Loss returns: Popular long-time faculty member Dr. Illene Cupit (formerly Noppe) returns from sabbatical for the spring semester, meaning that Dying, Death, and Loss also returns to our Human Development course offerings!

4. Four sections of Developmental Research Methods available: HUM DEV 302 was in high demand this semester, so we will have 4 sections available to students for spring!

5. Getting an error message? Check that class section number!: We commonly hear from students once registration begins because they are getting an error message saying they don’t meet pre-requisites for a class when they believe they have. In many cases, this is because they are trying to register for a HUM DEV or PSYCH-prefix class that is offered through the Adult Degree program. Those classes have as a pre-requisite that students must have a major in Nursing or Interdisciplinary Studies (an Adult Degree program), which is why you get the error message. They are also typically Internet classes (see highlight #2 about the tuition plateau issue above!). You can easily identify these classes by looking at the section number. They will have a section number that begins with a “1” (e.g., 1800), while our department courses have section numbers beginning with a “0” (e.g., 0001, 0002). If you do really want to take one of these classes and are not an IST or Nursing major, you will be able to register (if there is still space available) after about one month of priority access for their students only. There is no guarantee space will be available.

6. Sociology/Anthropology requirement for Human Development majors: HUM DEV majors under our most recent catalog years need a specific upper-level sociology or anthropology course. None of those courses are being offered for Spring, other than in Internet format through Adult Degree. Because those classes require an IST or Nursing major and may cost full-time students more, we are offering the following options to Human Development majors who are graduating in May or August 2012 only (if you have some other special circumstance, consult with the Chair). Those students may take instead: DJS 333 Area Studies in Democracy and Justice: Eastern Europe; HUS 360 Globalization and Cultural Conflict; or SOCIOL 203 Ethnic and Racial Identities. They can also consult with their advisor about the possibility of changing their catalog year (if eligible), which could mean that they would not have to meet this requirement. If you are graduating next semester and take one of these alternative courses, you will need Dr. Vespia to complete a Course Substitution form. She will not do this until next semester when students are actually in the course. At that point, you will be able to file the e-form request with her.

Hot Off the Presses: Summer Classes!

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Summer classes? Really? Are we thinking about that in October? You bet! The schedule of summer classes should be posted to students on-line at some point in December; registration for summer will begin on January 11, 2012. To give you a sneak peak at Human Development and Psychology offerings, here’s what we hope to offer during Summer 2012.

Community Sciences: COMM SCI 205 Social Science Statistics

Human Development: Introduction to Human Development; Infancy and Early Childhood; Middle Childhood and Adolescence; Dying, Death, and Loss (in person); Developmental Psychobiology (in person); Family Development

Psychology: Drugs and Behavior; Social Psychology; Psychology of Women; Psychology of Cognitive Processes; Psychology of Emotion; Abnormal Psychology

Note that all of these classes are expected to be Internet/Online unless “in person” is specified. They are, though, offered through our departments (not Adult Degree), so you won’t need to be one of their students to register as you do in Fall and Spring. The tuition plateau issue still applies, but it usually is not a problem for students in the summer because they don’t tend to be full-time in the summer term and are paying by the course anyway. A $60 Internet course fee does apply. Consult with Financial Aid and/or Student Billing if you have questions about summer costs and aid eligibility.

Teaching Assistantships: A Student Perspective

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In honor of our all-registration issue, we’re including a bonus third installment about individualized learning experiences – a more recent interview with student Tonya Filz, who served as a teaching assistant for Introduction to Psychology.

1. Who did you work with for your teaching assistantship (TA)?

Dr. Gurung

2. How did you find out about the TA and go about getting it?

I had multiple TAs in other classes, but never really thought about applying for one. That is, until I was meeting with my advisor, Dr. Gurung. He was seeking TAs for a large lecture hall section of Introduction to Psychology with 250 students. At the time I was facing great uncertainty regarding future plans, and whether it would include graduate school or not. He suggested I apply for his final open TA position, which I ended up applying and subsequently being chosen to fill.

3. What kinds of things do you get to do for your TA?

The types of things you get to do for a TA vary with each faculty member that hosts TAs. In my teaching assistantship with Dr. Gurung, each TA was assigned a “pod” of 50 students to host review sessions for, and be the first contact point for questions and concerns about the course. Between the 5 TAs we reviewed in-class assignments, and took part in weekly meetings to discuss pedagogical issues in teaching such as making large lecture classes feel less like a large class, and more like a small class. Perhaps my favorite part of my TA came in the final week when each TA gave a lecture on a portion of the abnormal psychology section. I was terrified of speaking in front of so many students, and never considered myself a strong public speaker. However, I ended up receiving positive reviews and really enjoying lecturing. It was during the final week of class that I considered for the first time becoming a professor.

4. How do you think the TA relates to what you have learned in your classes?

I took Introduction to Psychology the first semester of my freshmen year, and completed my TA in the second semester of my junior year. By the time I completed my teaching assistantship, I had forgotten large amounts of what I learned in my own Introduction to Psychology course. It was extremely helpful for me not only to review the material, but also acquire a deep understanding of it to make sure I was able to explain it to my pod during review sessions. The depth of understanding I gained has helped me strengthen my foundation of psychology, which has led to greater ease of understanding more complex concepts that are presented in upper-level classes, as well as preparation for the GRE Psychology Subject Test.

5. How important has this TA been to your educational experience at UWGB, and why?

My TA shaped not only my educational experience at UWGB, but also my entire career goal. For my research project as a TA I was assigned to look at literature regarding specifically Undergraduate TAs. I became so fascinated by this material that I wanted to research this for my honor’s project; which over the next year I completed. The passion I first had for teaching quickly grew into a passion for researching a variety of topics. Since my TA I have had a 4.0 each semester, and am presently applying to Ph.D. programs in Clinical Psychology, in hopes of one day becoming a professor and being able to mentor undergraduates. In summary my TA experience made me a more confident, determined, and overall stronger student, and a more competitive applicant for graduate school. In fact, I have always said my TA was the first time I felt like a true psychology major, and not just a student.

Registration Tips: Understanding Priority Registration, Pre-Requisites, and Internet Courses

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Keep reading for the most up-to-date tips on Fall 2011 registration!

Priority Registration
Our policy of priority registration for upper-level Human Development classes will continue this fall. That means that Human Development majors and minors (and for HUM DEV 331, 332, and 343 Psychology majors and minors, too!) will have first access to our classes during registration. You’ll notice these classes will say “Reserved” in the on-line schedule of classes. Don’t let that worry you – they are “reserved” for YOU!

Pre-Requisites and Internet Courses
We get a number of questions about pre-requisites at this time of year. If you are curious about pre-requisites for a class, click on the hyperlink for the course name in the on-line “Schedule of Classes” you can access on the UWGB website.

Note that things listed after “P:” are required to enroll (e.g., “P: HUM DEV 210” would mean HUM DEV 210 needed to be taken before you could enroll in this class).

On the other hand, things listed after “REC:” are recommended (e.g., it’s recommended that you take HUM DEV 331 before HUM DEV 332, but it’s not required). Classes might also have a pre-requisite that you have a certain major or a certain class year in order to register. Keep this in mind, especially if you look at Internet courses. Many of these are offered through Adult Degree and have as a pre-requisite a major in Interdisciplinary Studies, BAS-IST, or Nursing. You will get an error message if you try to enroll in one of those courses and are not a major in one of the above programs. These classes include Sections 183 ONLY of the following: PSYCH 102, HUM DEV 210, HUM DEV 331, HUM DEV 332, HUM DEV 343, HUM DEV 345, HUM DEV 346, and HUM DEV 424. Note that you can request special permission to enroll in these classes (from the instructor and Adult Degree), but not until some time after priority registration has ended. Additional fees may also apply because they are Internet classes, which carry an additional $60 fee and are not included in the “tuition plateau” for full-time students (i.e., have to pay separately for these classes beyond your full-time tuition).

Summer Classes and Summer Registration Reminder

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We re-print the following message from Dr. Wilson-Doenges, who reminds everyone that the time to think about summer is now! Can’t get in to a class you want for Fall or don’t see it listed on the Fall schedule of classes (e.g., Psychology of Emotion and Organizational and Personnel Psychology)? Think about summer! Registration for summer is open right now, and classes are filling!

IN-PERSON AND HYBRID COURSES:

HUM DEV 353: Family Development (4W2, afternoons, Dr. Denise Bartell)

PSYCH 438: Counseling Across the Lifespan (4W1, mornings, Dr. Kristin Vespia)

PSYCH 415: Organizational and Personnel Psychology (4W1, HYBRID, afternoons, Dr. David Radosevich)

ONLINE COURSES:

COMM SCI 205: Social Science Statistics (6W1, Dr. Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges)

HUM DEV 210: Introduction to Human Development (6W1, Dr. Dean VonDras)

HUM DEV 331: Infancy and Early Childhood (4W1, Dr. Melissa Schnurr)

HUM DEV 332: Middle Childhood and Adolescence (4W1, Dr. Lloyd Noppe)

PSYCH 401: Psychology of Women (4W2, Dr. Christine Smith)

PSYCH 417: Psychology of Cognitive Processes  (6W1, Dr. Jennifer Zapf)

PSYCH 424: Psychology of Emotion (6W1, Dr. Ryan Martin)

PSYCH 435: Abnormal Psychology (4W1, Dr. Ryan Martin)

Please note that all of the classes listed above are offered through our department and are open to students who meet the basic pre-requisites. Other PSYCH and HUM DEV classes listed on the summer schedule (i.e., those with section numbers that begin with a “1”) are offered through the Adult Degree program. You will have to request special permission from the instructor and the Adult Degree program to register for those.

Recycling Registration Resources

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RecycleMania is going on right now at UW-Green Bay.  What better way for The Pink Flamingo to pitch in than by “recycling” some classic registration resources from the past?

FAQs About Registration and Advising

This Just In…New Procedure for Declaring a HUM DEV or PSYCH Major or Minor

Research Assistantships: A Student Perspective

Teaching Assistantships: A Student Perspective

Internships: A Student Perspective

Interested in a Research or Teaching Assistantship, Internship? Check Out the Department Want Ads

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If you’re interested in research or teaching assistantships, internships, or even volunteer work, you should check out the Human Development and Psychology Want Ads, a website where faculty can post these opportunities. This is a particularly good time to look because most faculty members are looking for their fall semester assistants right now. Keep in mind that not all professors will post openings on the website, so if you don’t see someone listed, you may want to visit the faculty links on the Human Development and Psychology websites, see if that person indicates whether or not he or she usually works with RAs or TAs, and then e-mail the individual to express your interest.

To visit the Want Ads website click here. Don’t forget, though, that these are just internal positions, and that the Phoenix Recruitment Online (PRO) System  through Career Services is where your job search should start. We also have very few internal internship positions. Your internship search might also involve PRO and the list of some of our past internships, but it should begin by making sure you meet pre-requisites and by talking with a faculty member (see our internship policy).

Summer Classes and Summer Registration: Plan Ahead, Get Ahead, and Register NOW!

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This message comes to you from Dr. Wilson-Doenges, who reminds everyone that the time to think about summer is now! Not just the weather – but summer classes, too! Here is the list of courses Human Development and Psychology are offering online, hybrid, and in-person this summer. Note that two of the Psychology classes (Psychology of Emotion and Organizational and Personnel Psychology) will not be taught this fall, so summer is your last chance to take these courses in 2011. Registration for summer is now open, and classes are filling up!

IN-PERSON AND HYBRID COURSES:

HUM DEV 353: Family Development (4W2, afternoons, Dr. Denise Bartell)

PSYCH 438: Counseling Across the Lifespan (4W1, mornings, Dr. Kristin Vespia)

PSYCH 415: Organizational and Personnel Psychology (4W1, HYBRID, afternoons, Dr. David Radosevich)

ONLINE COURSES:

COMM SCI 205: Social Science Statistics (6W1, Dr. Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges)

HUM DEV 210: Introduction to Human Development (6W1, Dr. Dean VonDras)

HUM DEV 331: Infancy and Early Childhood (4W1, Dr. Melissa Schnurr)

HUM DEV 332: Middle Childhood and Adolescence (4W1, Dr. Lloyd Noppe)

PSYCH 401: Psychology of Women (4W2, Dr. Christine Smith)

PSYCH 417: Psychology of Cognitive Processes  (6W1, Dr. Jennifer Zapf)

PSYCH 424: Psychology of Emotion (6W1, Dr. Ryan Martin)

PSYCH 435: Abnormal Psychology (4W1, Dr. Ryan Martin)

Please note that all of the classes listed above are offered through our department and are open to students who meet the basic pre-requisites. Other PSYCH and HUM DEV classes listed on the summer schedule (i.e., those with section numbers that begin with a “1”) are offered through the Adult Degree program and are restricted to their students (at least initially). If you wish to enroll in those, you will have to request special permission from the instructor and from the Adult Degree program.

Summer Classes and Summer Registration: Coming Soon!

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It’s hard to even imagine summer right now, as the temperatures drop and winter storms are in the forecast, but what better way to beat the winter doldrums than to register for summer school?! We hope that the list of summer offerings will go “live” to students this week. Summer registration is set to begin for all students on an easy-to-remember date: January 11th (get it? – 1/11/11!). Human Development and Psychology hope to have a range of offerings for you this summer, with a couple of in-person classes and many more on-line options. Watch for that course list – coming soon!