WEb-Based Academic Support for Psychology Majors

**Under Construction Fall 2026**

We are in the process of rebuilding our WEBAS page and updating its resources to better serve Winthrop's Psychology students. Over the next several weeks, we will add many new online resources here. At first, the resources will be organized as a long bulleted list. If you are a Winthrop Psychology student and have ideas about resources you would like to see on this WEBAS page, please email your suggestions to our webmaster. 

 

Advsing, Course Selection, Registration

  • College of Arts and Sciences Student Services has a host of academic advising and other information. 
  • Psychology Semester Worksheet
  • Psychology Degree Checklist
  • Registration Times
  • Registrar’s Calendar for dates related to S/U, course withdrawal, terms within the semester, and other information
  • General Education Courses
    • Students should complete WRIT 101, HMXP 102, and CRTW 201 as early as possible. A grade of “C -” or higher is required in each course.
    • Eligible students can take HXCT 301 instead of HMXP 102 and CRTW 201 if they have 60 transfer hours upon initial transfer to Winthrop. Their transfer hours must include two English composition courses.
  • CDI Internships page
  • Psychology Internship and Field Experiences
    • PSYC 340 A, B, C, Field Placement in Psychology, allow psychology majors and minors to receive psychology elective credit for paid employment or volunteer experience relevant to psychology. Field experience may take place in a human or social service, health or mental health, educational, business, or related agency or organization.
    • PSYC 461 and 462 - Academic Internships in Psychology. These 1- or 2- credit internships are similar to PSYC 463 but do not fulfill the capstone requirement.
    • PSYC 463, Academic Internships in Psychology: This is a three-credit course which fulfills the psychology major capstone experience requirement. It provides an opportunity for students to integrate their psychology coursework into a culminating practical experience in a  human service, educational or business setting. It consists of a weekly seminar meeting of one hour and student participation in supervised, professional work activities related to the discipline of psychology. All field work will take place at a pre-assigned internship site for 8-12 hours per week for 15 weeks. Information about PSYC 463, including example internship sites and the application are posted on the PsychStudents listserv the semester before the course is offered. Note: Students are required to apply for a space in this course during the semester prior to their internship. Applications for the spring semester are typically due in early October.  
  • Graduation Steps
  • Tutoring resources: Academic Success Center; Chemistry Department Tutoring; Mathematics Tutorial Center; Writing Center

Reminders About What You Learned In Psychology Classes

Success in Psychology Courses

  • Study Tips for College Students, Dr. Tracy Griggs, Winthrop University
  • The Psychology Department encourages, but doesn't require, students' completion of both PSYC 301 and 302 prior to taking other psychology courses. However, some students may need to enroll in an upper level course prior to completing one or the other. Instructors may assume, however, that you have competencies from those courses. Here are some resources may be helpful:
    • Library Research in Psychology, American Psychological Association
    • Web Interface for Statistics Education (WISE). A special feature is the sequence of interactive tutorials on key statistical concepts (sampling distributions, the central limit theorem, hypothesis testing, and statistical power). The tutorials use dynamic applets that allow the user to explore relationships on their own. Guided exercises are designed to help the learner to take full advantage of the applets to gain a deeper understanding of the concepts and logic that underlie much of inferential statistics.
    • Internal Validity Tutorial by Dr. David Polson, University of Victoria
    • Online tutorial, Designing Surveys and Questionnaires:
    • Qualtrics Survey Builder: Current Winthrop University students can log in to Qualtrics with their Winthrop login credentials at https://winthropstudents.qualtrics.com.
    • The first time you log in with your Winthrop credentials, you may see a screen asking if you have a pre-existing Qualtrics account. Select "no", and the system will then take you to your new account's home page. There are “how to” pages here.

Writing Papers for Psychology Classes

Presentations in Psychology Classes

Undergraduate Research Resources

Employment and Career Information for Psychology Majors

Professional Careers in Psychology

  • The American Psychological Association (APA) recognizes 17 applied psychology specialties (e.g., Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Geropsychology, and School Psychology), one subspeciality, and three proficiencies (e.g., Addiction Psychology and Sport Psychology). Information about each speciality and proficiency is available here. Two applied specialities are discussed in the following paragraphs.
  • Clinical Psychology. Clinical psychologists assess and treat mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. These range from short-term crises, such as difficulties resulting from adolescent conflicts, to more severe, chronic conditions, such as schizophrenia. Some clinical psychologists treat specific problems exclusively, such as phobias or clinical depression. Others focus on specific populations — for instance, youths; families or couples; ethnic minority groups; gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals; or older people. They also consult with physicians on physical problems that have underlying psychological causes. Clinical psychologists must be licensed by state psychology boards and this usually requires a doctoral degree. In some states a masters degree permits practice with supervision. The following links provide more information:
  • School Psychology. School psychologists apply knowledge and skills in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. They partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community. School psychologists typically complete either a specialist-level degree program (at least 60 graduate semester hours) or a doctoral degree (at least 90 graduate semester hours), both of which include a year-long 1200 hour supervised internship. School psychologists are typically licensed by state boards of education for practice in public schools or by state psychology boards for practice in other settings. The following links provide more information:

Other Human Service Careers

  • Counseling. Professional Counselors are graduate level (either master’s or doctoral degree) mental health service providers, trained to work with individuals, families, and groups in treating mental, behavioral, and emotional problems and disorders. Professional counselors typically specialize in  Addiction, Career, Clinical Mental Health, Community Agency, Marriage, Couple and Family, School, Student Affairs and College, or Gerontological Counseling.
    • The American Counseling Association offers career information for prospective professional counselors.
    • The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) maintains an online directory of nationally accredited graduate programs.
    • Winthrop University offers the Master of Education in Counseling and Development degree with specializations in both School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. This graduate program is CACREP accredited; more information is available here.
  • Social Work. According to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW): "Social work is an excellent career choice for those who care about human dignity and social justice.
    • The field is just as diverse as the individuals, families, and communities we serve.” Psychology majors are often interested in clinical social work which is described by NASW as: "Clinical social work is a specialty practice area of social work which focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, and other behavioral disturbances. Individual, group and family therapy are common treatment modalities. Social workers who provide these services are required to be licensed or certified at the clinical level in their state of practice. Clinical social workers perform services in a variety of settings including private practice, hospitals, community mental health, primary care, and agencies.”
    • Winthrop University offers the Master of Social Work degree through two-year full time and three-year part time graduate programs. Advanced Standing programs are available to those with a Bachelors degree in social work.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy. Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) are mental health professionals trained in psychotherapy and family systems, and licensed to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage, couples and family systems. MFTs have graduate training (a Master's or Doctoral degree) in marriage and family therapy and at least two years of clinical experience. Marriage and family therapists are recognized as a "core" mental health profession, along with psychiatry, psychology, social work and psychiatric nursing.
  • Applied Behavior Analysis. According to the Behavioral Analyst Certification Board (BACB): "Behavior analysis is the science of behavior, with a history extending back to the early 20th century. Its guiding philosophy is behaviorism, which is based on the premise that attempts to improve the human condition through behavior change (e.g., education, behavioral health treatment) will be most effective if behavior itself is the primary focus. …The underlying theme of much of this work has been that behavior is a product of its circumstances, particularly the events that immediately follow the behavior. Behavior analysts have used this information to develop numerous techniques and treatment approaches for analyzing and changing behavior, and ultimately, to improve lives.
    • Because this approach, applied behavior analysis (ABA), is largely based on behavior and its consequences, techniques generally involve teaching individuals more effective ways of behaving through positive reinforcement and working to change the social consequences of existing behavior.
    • Common services may include, but are not limited to, conducting behavioral assessments, analyzing data, writing and revising behavior-analytic treatment plans, training others to implement components of treatment plans, and overseeing the implementation of treatment plans. Behavior analysts are qualified to provide services to clients with a variety of needs, including improvements in organizational functioning (e.g., staff performance, management and pay structure interventions), skill deficits (e.g., communication, adaptive behavior), and problem behavior (e.g., aggression, self-injurious behavior), among others. The BACB credentials practitioners at various levels of training.

Psychology Major's Skill Set

  • The American Psychological Association identifies these Transferable Skills The Skillful Psychology Student has and employers value.

    • Analytical thinking: Solve complex problems, attend to details, plan proactively, and display comfort with ambiguity.
    • Critical thinking: Display proficiency with statistics, program evaluation, and research design necessary for the study of social and technical systems.
    • Creativity: Use innovative and resourceful approaches to problem solving and new tasks.
    • Information management: Be adept at locating, organizing, evaluating, and distributing information from multiple sources.
    • Judgment and decision making: Engage in logical and systematic thinking and ethical decision making when considering the possible outcomes of a particular action.
    • Oral communication: Demonstrate strong active listening and conversational abilities in both informal and professional environments, as well as aptitude for public speaking and communicating scientific information to diverse audiences.
    • Written communication: Comprehend relevant reading materials to produce professional documents that are grammatically correct, such as technical or training materials and business correspondence.
    • Adaptability: Adjust successfully to change by responding in a flexible, proactive, and civil manner when changes occur.
    • Integrity: Perform work in an honest, reliable, and accountable manner that reflects the ethical values and standards of an organization.
    • Self-regulation: Manage time and stress by completing assigned tasks with little or no supervision; display initiative and persistence by accepting and completing additional duties in a careful, thorough, and dependable manner.
    • Collaboration: Work effectively in a team by cooperating, sharing responsibilities, and listening and responding appropriately to the ideas of others.
    • Inclusivity: Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and individual differences and similarities by working effectively with diverse people, respecting and considering divergent opinions, and showing respect for others.
    • Leadership: Establish a vision for individuals and for the group, creating long-term plans and guiding and inspiring others to accomplish tasks in a successful manner.
    • Management: Manage individuals and/or teams, coordinate projects, and prioritize individual and team tasks.
    • Service orientation: Seek ways to help people by displaying empathy; maintaining a customer, patient, or client focus; and engaging in the community.
    • Flexibility/adaptability to new systems: Be willing and able to learn and/or adapt to new computer platforms, operating systems, and software programs.
    • Familiarity with hardware and software: Demonstrate competency in using various operating systems, programs, and/or coding protocols; troubleshoot technical errors; and use software applications to build and maintain websites, create web-based applications, and perform statistical analyses.

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Science and Pseudoscience in Psychology

  • Wikipedia describes pseudoscience as "a methodology, belief, or practice that is claimed to be scientific or that is made to appear to be scientific, but which does not adhere to an appropriate scientific methodology, lacks supporting evidence or plausibility, or otherwise lacks scientific status." Read the full article with tips on recognizing pseudoscience at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudoscience
  • Is psychology a science? Before you dismiss the question with the quick response "Of course it is!," you might want to read this article: http://arachnoid.com/scientific_paradigm/index.html
  • Science-Based Medicine is a blog which explores issues and controversies in science and medicine.
  • Quackwatch.org: A reliable online source about quackery, health fraud, and unsupported products, services and theories. Related specialty sites include www.autism-watch.org and www.mentalhealthwatch.org.
  • Skeptic's Dictionary: A review of the evidence base of numerous topics in junk science and pseudoscience, the Skeptic’sDictionary is an invaluable source.

Finding Credible Information on the Web

  • These pages provide links to other online resources in psychology. They provide a narrower focus that you’ll get with Google or other search engines and have usually been compiled by someone who’s knowledgeable about the topics.
    • Articles, Research, & Resources in Psychology: http://kspope.com/index.php
    • Psych Web: http://www.psychwww.com/
    • Centre for Psychology Resources: http://psych.athabascau.ca/html/aupr/tools.shtml
    • PsychCentral, a popular site with a great deal of information about psychological issues, primarily intended for a nonprofessional audience, is at http://psychcentral.com/
    • Neurosciences on the Internet by Neil A. Busis, MD: http://www.neuroguide.com/
    • The Whole Brain Atlas. This is an amazing resource for neurology and neuroanatomy.
    • Classics in the History of Psychology is an effort to make the full texts of a large number of historically significant public domain documents from the scholarly literature of psychology and allied disciplines available on the World Wide Web. There are now over 25 books and about 200 articles and chapters on-line. The site also contains links to over 200 relevant works posted at other sites.
    • Social Psychology Network: http://www.socialpsychology.org/
    • National Mental Health Information Center: http://www.samhsa.gov
    • National Institute of of Mental Health: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
    • Autism. Many psychology students are interested in autism. Unfortunately, the web is often not a reliable source of information about this condition. One source that is reliable is Research Autism. Research Autism is a  UK reseach organization with reliable summaries. Another reliable source is the advocacy group Autism Speaks. The National Standards Report from the National Autism Center is a "shopper's guide for autism treatment." It reviews scientific evidence for various treatments and rates them as established, emerging, unestablished or ineffective/harmful.  
    • The Association for Psychological Science is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of scientific psychology and its representation at the national and international level. The Association's mission is to promote, protect, and advance the interests of scientifically oriented psychology in research, application, teaching, and the improvement of human welfare.  http://www.psychologicalscience.org

Resources for Personal Productivity and Wellness