Academic and Career Advising in Psychology

Advising information

Each student is assigned an academic advisor and a faculty career advisor.

Students should sign-up for an academic advising appointment during the advising period to receive their permission to register. Prior to your appointment, please review the materials provided below and come prepared with the following:

1. Degree evaluation: what requirements do you still need to fulfill?

2. Desired schedule and back-up options in case courses are closed

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Who is my Academic Advisor?

Main campus

Ellie Bishop

Ellie Bishop

Academic Advisor

307-766-4116

Ebishop1@uwyo.edu

Ross Hall, Room 9

Distance Students

Wyoming Distance Students: Please contact the Academic Advisor from the regional center serving your county. A list of regional centers with contact information can be located here: https://www.uwyo.edu/online/centers/index.html

Out of State Distance Students: Your advisor will be Ellie Bishop.

If you already have a psychology advisor assigned you can find yours by going to WyoWeb -> Students -> Student Records -> Academic Profile. Your advisor will be listed. If you do not know who your advisor would be, please reach out to asadvise@uwyo.edu and they can get you in contact with the correct advisor.

Please email your advisor to schedule an appointment.

advising Resources for students

Overview for advising and registration (.doc)

How-to-video for registration

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Career advising is provided by your faculty advisor.

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Career resources for current students

Course Rotation Schedule

Degree requirement	Course Number	Year 1 Fall	Year 1 Spring	Year 2 Fall	Year 2 Spring
General Psychology	1000	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Research Methods	2000	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Biological core (option1)	2080	Yes		Yes
Biological core (option2)	2210		Yes	Yes	Yes
Development core	2300	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Clinical core	2340	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Social core	2380	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cognitive core	3120	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Upper division electives	3xxx-4xxx	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Senior capstone	4xxx	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Note. This is the typical frequency of course offerings but is subject to availability of instructors and sufficient enrollment