Experience Psychology

Study Abroad

With careful planning, psychology majors often enjoy the opportunities offered in the various study abroad programs. The key is to remember that after completing Psychology 101, majors need a minimum of four semesters on campus to complete Psy 205, Psy 305, and two advanced labs, each of which is taken in a different semester.

Advisors can help majors to plan their scheduling and determining if courses taken abroad can count toward the major.

Psi Chi Honor Society

Psi Chi was founded in 1929 for the purposes of “encouraging, stimulating, maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology.” Psi Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and an affiliate of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society.

To qualify for membership in the Gettysburg College chapter of Psi Chi, students must be psychology majors, and have at least a 3.00 GPA overall, as well as a 3.00 GPA in Psychology. Additionally, students need to have completed at least four psychology courses (or have completed three and be enrolled in the fourth).

There are two inductions into Psi Chi during the academic year: one in the fall and one in the spring. Sign-up sheets are distributed in psychology classes in the fall and spring. Interested students can apply for membership consideration, and are contacted by letter if membership requirements are met.

Learn more about Psi Chi at Gettysburg College.

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Nora Tidey ’18

Major: Psychology

“Law can be a powerful vehicle for achieving social justice.”

At Gettysburg College, pursuing your passions can open doors for your future. Majoring in psychology may not seem like the typical path for a law student, but for Nora Tidey ’18 it was the right decision. She discovered a passion for psychology after her first year and knew she wanted to study law after Gettysburg.

“My psychology background has given me a unique perspective in law school. You don’t need to limit your options in undergrad—there is no standard pre-law curriculum,” she said.

Tidey’s hard work and dedication earned her two full-tuition merit scholarships to law school, one being from Temple University, which was her top choice.

“My psychology education in particular prepared me with research, writing, and active reading skills that I use every day in law school,” she said.

Beyond the classroom, working with her professors on research and serving as a Residence Assistant and Peer Learning Associate taught her about collaboration and effective communication, all necessary skills in her career path.

Now in her first year at Temple University, Tidey is drawn to specializing in family law. “When people are in a vulnerable position, it’s important they have effective advocates to help them through the rigors of legal proceedings. Law can be a powerful vehicle for achieving social justice, which is what enticed me to pursue it.”

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