Advisement
Majors are given both academic advisement from the University Office of Academic Assistance in the College of Arts and Sciences and career advisement from the Department of Psychology. The Office of Academic Assistance is located in 418 General Classroom building. Their phone number is (404) 413-5000.
To schedule Undergraduate Advisement, please use our online schedule. If this is your first time scheduling online, you must create an account.
Schedule Psychology Department Undergraduate Advisement Georgia State Academic AdvisementDr. Andrea Weyermann, Careers and Graduate School Advisor
In the Department of Psychology, Dr. Andrea Weyermann is the Careers and Graduate School Advisor for those students who have questions concerning their future direction in psychology. If you have questions about graduate school or professions in psychology, you may email Dr. Weyermann or make an appointment to see her in Urban Life 1188. If you have questions about specific courses or course requirements, please instead schedule an Undergraduate Advisement appointment above.
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISORS DO NOT GIVE EXEMPTIONS TO ANY REQUIREMENT. All students are required to satisfy the academic requirements of the university, college and department, INCLUDING PREREQUISITES. If a student believes that an advisor has given an exemption to some rule or policy then the student should ask for clarification.
It is important for the student to realize that we offer advice. The student must fully understand the degree requirements and the implications of different career paths in order to make the best decisions. Only the student can make the best decisions for her or his life. The general catalog states, "It is the responsibility of the student to know and to satisfy the degree requirements of his or her academic program." Advisement by the departmental advisor will assist your planning. We are most knowledgeable about Area F (courses appropriate to the major), Area G (major requirements), and the minor section of Area H. The other core areas are the primary responsibility of the Arts & Sciences Office of Academic Assistance in 724 General Classroom Building.
Problems with the advisement system should be addressed to the Undergraduate Advisement Coordinator.
- Arbitrary refers to a grading decision for which there is no sound academic reason, or a decision based solely on preference or whim.
- Capricious refers to a grading decision not resulting from a reasonable and announced grading policy and procedure.
- Discriminatory refers to a grading decision reflecting differential treatment based on race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.
Students who believe their final grade is unfair, arbitrary, or discriminatory, can appeal their grade within 10 business days of the start of the following academic term. The grievance policy and procedure can be found at http://enrollment.gsu.edu. Students are encouraged to discuss their grades with their instructors prior to appealing a grade.
Beginning with the Fall, 2006 term, instructors will have the option of assigning grades on a plus (+) and minus (-) scale for undergraduate and graduate courses (see http://enrollment.gsu.edu/) for details from Enrollment Services). Departments were encouraged to develop a policy regarding this option.
The Psychology Executive Committee has considered the potential advantages, disadvantages, and ambiguities of plus/minus grading and recommends the following policy:
- Instructors of psychology courses may use plus/minus grading so long as
- the course syllabus clearly specifies how all grades (including plus/minus grades) will be awarded,
- the instructor assigns grades in strict accordance to the guidelines of the syllabus, and
- the syllabus includes the reminder that “Courses or criteria that require a grade B or C will continue requiring the same. Grades of B- or C- will not fulfill the requirement.”
- Instructors who elect not to use plus/minus grading for a course must indicate this clearly on the syllabus.
- Recognizing issues of academic freedom, no department-wide system for awarding points and grades is prescribed. However, course coordinators, in consultation with instructors, are responsible for ensuring that a uniform procedure for assigning plus/minus grades is used for all sections of each multi-section course each semester.
In this period of transition, clarity and consistency will be keys to implementing plus/minus grading in a way that minimizes student complaints and grade appeals. Each instructor should read the information at http://enrollment.gsu.edu/ and should understand how assignment of plus/minus grades affects students’ qualification of prerequisites, eligibility for Honors or other GPA-based activities, and financial aid.
Students need 120 hours overall to graduate. To determine how many hours you currently have, look at the bottom right of the Academic Evaluation form at HRS APPLIED TO PROGRAM. This number will not include credits you are currently taking.
Students must have 39 hours at the 3000-4000 level course work at Georgia State in order to meet the residency requirement and graduate. Generally, this means students must take an additional 3 classes at the upper level in addition to the required psychology classes. The Academic Evaluation form contains a section which indicates how many courses a student has or will need to fulfill the residency requirement.
Though a minor is not required to complete a degree, getting a minor generally fulfills the requirements to meet residency.
The asterisk (*) symbol on the Academic Evaluation indicates that the requirements for that area are partially completed.
The attached time line will assist you in determining which courses to take and when.
To assist with developing student learning outcomes, refer to the Learning Goals and Objectives below.
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