University at Buffalo (UB)
Major Completion Timeline
Plan Your Path
The department designed the Major Completion Timeline to help Psychology majors stay on track with their degree and make the most of the opportunities, experiences and resources at the University at Buffalo.
Courses to Take
- PSY 300-level courses that fulfill major requirements
- If major status is achieved, PSY 400-level courses that fulfill major requirements
- PSY 450 Advanced Research Methods, especially if you are considering the Psychology Honors Program and/or advanced study
Experience to Get
- Consider or continue working as a research assistant (PSY 498 Undergraduate Research) or in an internship (PSY 496 Supervised Applied Experience)
- Consider serving as a teaching assistant (PSY 495 Undergraduate Supervised Teaching)
- If you qualify, apply for admission to UB’s chapter of Psi Chi, The International Honors Society in Psychology
- If interested, run for an officer position in the Undergraduate Psychology Association or Psi Chi
Preparation to Do
- If interested, contact faculty to discuss the possibility of serving as your advisor in the Psychology Honors Program
- Investigate opportunities to present any research you have done at university, state, regional or national conferences; some examples are:
- Continue investigating possible educational pathways to pair with psychology (e.g., minors, courses), potential careers and graduate programs
- Create a CV/resume and visit the Career Design Center for feedback
- Continue preparing for admissions tests (e.g., GRE, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT)