Welcome
A Message from the Director of Undergraduate Programs
Welcome from the faculty. As you complete your major in Psychology, we hope you will find that the study of human behavior is as exciting as your faculty do. There is much to learn about how people think, feel, and behave. The faculty in Psychology have devoted their careers to research on these issues. We have put up posters around the department explaining some of these projects. Please feel free to walk around the third and fourth floors of Sennott Square to see these posters on the hallway walls. Most faculty love to speak with interested students if you want to ask them for more information about their research and areas of interest.
As you learn more about psychology, you will be preparing yourself for many possible careers. People with undergraduate psychology degrees work in education, criminal justice, business, and other fields. You may also want to obtain a graduate degree in Psychology or some other field. The skills you learn in your Psychology courses about how to design and administer research projects will be helpful to you in whatever you ultimately choose.
Our Advising Center is prepared to answer your question about your coursework and requirements for graduation as well as advising on various career tracks and on how to prepare applications for graduate school. They are a wonderful resource you should take full advantage of during your time at Pitt.
Irene H. Frieze , PhD
Professor of Psychology
Director, Undergraduate Programs in Psychology
A Message from the Director of the Psychology Advising Office
Please accept my warm welcome to the psychology department at Pitt. The advising office staff and I look forward to working with you to achieve your academic and career goals. While the "basics" of the advising office include helping you understand the requirements for the psychology major, working with you to identify coursework reflecting your interests and career aspirations, and facilitating the registration process, we offer much more.
The advising office is a resource for locating and coordinating internship and directed research experiences within the field, learning about ways to become involved with student organizations and activities in the department, and providing opportunities to interact with fellow students, faculty members, psychology alumni, and professionals in psychology and related fields.
Successful navigation through your college years involves dedication and teamwork—and the advising office is designed to be an important contributor to your success. The information available on this Web site and in your orientation handouts will serve as your first guide to majoring in psychology at the University of Pittsburgh: requirements for graduation, opportunities for gaining research and internship experience, career planning, and as an introduction to the staff and mission of the Psychology Advising Office.
Best,
Cynthia Lausberg, PhD
Director, Psychology Advising Office