The department's main office is located in Byrne Hall, room 420. We want to ensure that all students have a smooth and successful experience with the program, so we recommend that all students schedule a time to meet with our Academic Advising staff to receive orientation to the department and to be assigned to faculty advisor. Their contact information is listed below.
Elizabeth T. Jackson
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Byrne Hall, Room 451-B
ejackson@depaul.edu
(773) 325-4789
Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
(Any changes in office hours will be posted in the main office. Walk-ins are always welcome, but during registration week, all appointments are walk-in only.)
Action Plan
Use the action plan grid below to gauge your progress and determine the types of academic assistance you might need:
First Year and Newly Declared Students
Contact Elizabeth Jackson for an introduction to our program concentrations and the options available to you
Second Years
- By the end of the year, notify Elizabeth Jackson when you have declared your concentration (on Campus Connection). You should also contact her to be assigned to a faculty advisor.
- Contact your faculty advisor to discuss the optimal sequence of your psychology coursework
Third Year
- Check in with Dr. Luhrs or Elizabeth Jackson for a tentative graduation review prior to the end of the year.
- Contact your faculty advisor to explore potential career paths and the most appropriate options for fulfilling Experiential Learning
Fourth Year
- Set up a graduation review appointment with Elizabeth Jackson, and apply on Campus Connection to notify CSH about your readiness for degree conferral (for students> records & registration> graduation> apply for degree conferral).
- Meet with your faculty advisor to discuss advanced classes and research opportunities best suited for your career plans
- Click here to view the academic calendar
Advising Resources
Newly Admitted Students
This
link provides useful information for first-year undergraduates at DePaul
Transfer Students
This
link provides useful information for students who have just transferred to DePaul
Requirements for majors and minors from all DePaul colleges (including CSH) and other student information regarding policies and procedures
This document provides information that may help students decide which undergraduate major is right for them. Please also view the CSH recommendations for
choosing a major
This document provides a guide for the difficult task of successfully tracking and managing time in college
This website provides tools for managing the limited time students have
Use this document to educate yourself on important writing topics. If you need specific information regarding APA style, please use this
reference.
Pre-Professional
Advising services for students interested in health careers
Joining is recommended for students considering pre-law or law-related careers
This document provides useful information for students interested in persuing a graduate degree in Clinical Psychology
The American Psychological Association's wealth of information regarding careers in psychology
Administrative Forms
A link to the various forms required by the College of Science and Health, including forms to declare a Psychology major
Follow this link if you wish to earn independent study credits and experience
Careers
A nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The Handbook is revised every two years
Everything you want to know about a wide variety of health careers
This site provides information on approximately 700 occupations in Illinois. The occupations are divided into sixteen Career Clusters. You'll find descriptions, salaries, Illinois and sub-state employment levels, employment forecasts, and other information that helps to clarify career choices
A resource for information regarding majors and related careers
This site provides information regarding exciting and creative careers in art therapy
This wbsite projects a variety of jobs and education requirements, including Psychology, through 2018
Internships
Connects you to hundreds of job and internship opportunities both on-campus and with employers throughout the Chicago area and beyond. Whether you are looking for a position on campus to fulfill your work study, trying to earn your way through school, or just beginning to launch your career, this is the place to start.
Opportunities to Serve
Provides educational opportunities grounded in Vincentian community values to DePaul students. The Center seeks to develop mutually beneficial, reciprocal relationships with community oganizations in order to develop a sense of social agency in our students through enrollment in CbSL courses, community internships and placements, and community-based student employment
Through the experiences and lessons you learn from your involvement on campus and off, you will grow in each of these areas and develop into a socially responsible leader
A program of the Community Resource network
A clearinghouse for nonprofit volunteering, internships, and careers