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The Marie Wilson Howell Outstanding Graduating Senior Award is given to a graduating Department of Psychological Science major each spring. The criteria considered in selecting the recipient include a high overall GPA, a high Psychology GPA, exemplary professional conduct, involvement in research activities, and involvement with departmental organizations. The outstanding recipient this year is Olivia … 2026 Marie Wilson Howells’ Award

At the end of March, UA Little Rock students from the Department of Psychological Sciences had the opportunity to present their research at the Southwestern Psychological Association’s 2025 Convention. The research project, ‘Burnout, Stress, Sleep Hygiene, and Sleep in Firefighters,’ sought to explore how sleep hygiene, sleep quantity, and sleep quality serve as predictors of … Students Present Research at SWPA

The first semester as a doctoral student in clinical psychology was both rewarding and challenging. The first year of my program is known to be the most academically rigorous, with a demanding course load of six classes in both the fall and spring semesters. Simultaneously, students are assigned their first practicum placement, which provides hands-on … What to expect: The first semester of a clinical psychology doctoral program

PSYCHOLOGY CLUBFall 2024GUEST SPEAKER SERIES Regularly scheduled Psychology Club guest speaker events occur on certain Fridays from 1:00 -1:45. During this semester (Fall 2024) all meetings will be virtual and held over Google Meet. These events last about 45 minutes. Contact Bob Hines, Ph.D. of the UA Little Rock Department of Psychological Science if you … Psychology Club Fall 2024 Events

Applying to grad school can feel daunting, and that is why it is essential to start the process as early as you can. After you choose the schools you want to apply to, it is time to make a list of the requirements for each program. It is important to note that many doctoral programs … Applying to grad school: Advice from a graduate student in clinical psychology

Schedule of meetings, Spring 2024

Hello, my name is Matthew. I graduated from UA Little Rock in May of 2023 with a degree in Psychology. This fall I began working on my Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree. Here is a little bit about my journey up to this point. I hope it helps others who want to pursue a higher … From the frontline: Advice from a graduate student in clinical psychology

The Marie Wilson Howell Outstanding Graduating Senior Award is given to a graduating Psychology major each spring. The criteria considered in selecting the recipient include a high overall GPA, high Psychology GPA, exemplary professional conduct, involvement in research activities, and involvement with departmental organizations. This year the two recipients are Ashley Mathis and Matthew Lawton. … 2023 Marie Wilson Howells’ Award

Spring graduation application(s) have been submitted and are pending. A student’s records and application will be reviewed and approved or declined by the department of your major and the college. If the application is declined, the student will receive an email notification. Otherwise, the application is still pending. Departments will not begin graduation checkout of … Graduation Application Status Information

The Marie Wilson Howell Outstanding Graduating Senior Award is given to a graduating senior Psychology major each spring. The recipient is determined by the full-time Psychology faculty members. Criteria considered during the decision-making process are: Read more about Marie Wilson Howell’s story here. 2018: William Brewis 2019: Sasiyeeda Hossain & Laura Astorga 2020: Julieta Dalmazzo … Marie Wilson Howell Outstanding Graduating Seniors – Past & Present