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Undergraduate Advising

​Welcome to the Department of Psychology!

Psychology department main office location: Byrne Hall, room 420
General questions: Email us at psychology@depaul.edu

Incoming student information

To ensure that all students have a smooth and successful experience with the program, we recommend that incoming students contact cshadvising@depaul.edu to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor. Additionally, you can also reach out with any questions regarding autumn registration or the degree progress report.

Students who are applying for graduation may contact cshgraduation@depaul.edu.

Contact Us

Faculty & staff

Psychology faculty and staff are working remotely and are available for questions by email, phone and zoom meetings. You may view your advisor information in Bluestar: CampusConnect > Students Resources > BlueStar Student Support > Choose your Advisor

We appreciate your patience as we work together as a community to reduce the impact of COVID-19.

Schedule an appointment with an undergraduate psychology advisor

Kevin Cato

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Kevin Cato,
Undergraduate Psychology Advisor
Mondays & Fridays: by remote appointment only
Tuesday - Thursday: in-person or remote appointments
Office location: Byrne Hall, Suite 451B
Email: kcato1@depaul.edu
Phone:(773) 325-8490

 

Richie Heard

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Richie Heard,
Undergraduate Psychology Advisor
Mondays & Fridays: by remote appointment only
Tuesday - Thursday: in-person or remote appointments
Office location: Byrne Hall, Suite 451C
Email: rheard@depaul.edu
Phone:(773) 325-8490

 

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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 (0-43 Credits)

  • Contact cshadvising@depaul.edu with any questions about your degree progress report or registration.
  • Stay on track with hours and requirements by taking 4 classes/16 hours per quarter (Autumn, Winter and Spring). 

Second Year Students (44-87 credits)

  • Contact your advisor to discuss the optimal sequence of your Psychology coursework and learn about opportunities to work on research teams for credit. 
  • Decide whether the Bachelor of Arts degree or the Bachelor of Science degree best fits your needs.
  • Learn more about the Junior year application process for combined graduate degree in psychology and other disciplines.

Third Year Students (88 - 131 credits)

  • Contact your academic advisor for a tentative graduation review prior to senior year. Any questions? Contact cshadvising@depaul.edu 
  • Students with any transfer credit must meet with an academic advisor to have their degree progress report reviewed for accuracy.
  • Consider applying to human services (due 11/1) or community (due 2/18) BA concentrations to gain internship experience in psychology.
  • Contact your faculty advisor to explore potential career paths and the most appropriate options for fulfilling Experiential Learning.

Fourth Year Students (132 credits and above)

  • Set up a graduation review appointment with your assigned academic advisor (not faculty advisor) and apply on Campus Connect to notifythe College of Science and Health about your readiness to graduate. In campus connection, go to academic progress, apply for graduation. Any questions? Contact cshgraduation@depaul.edu.
  • At minimum, you must achieve 192 credit hours and meet all other requirements.
  • Meet with your faculty advisor to discuss advanced classes and research opportunities best suited for your career plans.
  • View the academic calendar

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Internships

  • DePaul University Career Center - 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

  • Steans Center - provides educational opportunities grounded in Vincentian community values to DePaul students. The Center seeks to develop mutually beneficial, reciprocal relationships with community organizations 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.
  • Student life - 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
  • Idealist.org -  a clearinghouse for nonprofit volunteering, internships, and careers