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Psychology Learning Community

Learn and succeed in your college career!
The Psychology Learning Community for Fall 2005 is full. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list, in the unlikely event that a student drops out of the community, please contact Ms. Spaulding, one of the PLC Coordinators.

Questions? Find out more by clicking on the links below
	Our Mission as a Learning Community
	What is a Learning Community?
	Why should I want to be a part of a Learning Community?
	Learning Community Courses
	A Word to Parents
	Other Learning Communities at UNC Charlotte
	How to Apply OnLine application
	Questions? Here is contact information
	The Psychology Department at UNC Charlotte
	Careers in Psychology

Our Mission as a Learning Community
	UNC Charlotte is committed to providing a variety of educational opportunities that will contribute to the academic success of our students. The Learning Communities initiative is now in it's fourth year.
	Learning Communities are joint efforts between the divisions of Academic Affairs and Students Affairs. They are coordinated through the Office of Student Success and Retention.
	The Department of Psychology is invested in providing our undergraduate majors a top notch opportunity to learn about the broad expanse of psychology and prepare our students to take their place in graduate programs and the work force.

What is a Learning Community?
	At UNC Charlotte Learning communities are small groups of students who generally take one, two, or three courses together.
	Learning Community student:
	• are enrolled in special courses with other learning community students
	• attend special programs and events developed for Learning Community students
	• develop a close relationship with UNC CHarlotte faculty and advisors
	• participate in service learning projects and activities

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Why Should I Be a Part of a Learning Community?
	Research demonstrates that students in a Learning Community are more successful in college and have a more positive college experience.
	You will take courses from some of the best faculty at UNC Charlotte - faculty who are committed to helping your first year at UNC Charlotte be a successful one.
	Experience the benefits of a small college like while enjoying the excitement of attending a major university.
	Get to know people and make friends in your major or area of interest.

Getting Off to a Great Start!
	Learning Community Courses
		Students in the Psychology Learning Community will be blocked scheduled into the following three courses - completing 10 hours of course work.
		Freshmen Seminar (ARSC 1000) (3 Hours)
			Learn how to be a successful college student Meet like minded students Develop skills that lead to success in college Get to know faculty in the psychology department Discover what it means to be a Psychology major Learn about yourself Get to know the university Learn how to find help and assistance Find a friendly face in the crowd Have fun while you learn
		General Psychology and Lab (PSYC 1101 and PSYC 1101-L) (4 Hours)
			Begin you studies investigating the breadth and depth of psychology Learn how psychologists know what they know Discover how the study of psychology can help in school, relationships, and careers Opportunities to participate in research Introduction to statistical procedures Introduction to computers for psychology
		English (ENGL 1101) (3 Hours)
	Additional suggested first semester courses (3 hours each)
		A Math course (determined by your scores on the math placement test)
		A Liberal Studies Course (Make link to LBST Course listing)
	The Block Schedule for the Fall 2005 Learning Community is:
		Freshmen Seminar (ARSC1000) TR 9:30 - 10:50 or TR 11:00 - 12:20
		General Psychology Lecture (PSYC 1101) MWF 10 - 10:50
		General Psychology Lab (PSYC1101-L) T 11:00 - 12:50 or R 9:00 - 10:50
		English 1101 TBA

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A Word to Parents
	Learning communities are an important stepping stone for your student. Involvement with Learning Communities has been linked to:
	• Better grades
	• Increased satisfaction
	• Fewer problems adjusting to university life
	• More consistent progress toward graduation
	• Less dependence on parents for support
	• Increased self-esteem and self-confidence
	• Better retention in college
	We hope you will encourage your student to take advantage of this exceptional learning opportunity.

Other Learning Communities at UNC Charlotte
	There are a number of learning communities on the UNC Charlotte campus. Some communities are residential where the students Live, Learn, and Succeed together. Other communities like the the Psychology Learning Community are non-residential where students are not required to live together on campus. Students in the Psychology Learning Community may live on or off campus.
	Residential Communities on campus are:
	English	Spanish	UTOP
	Engineering	Health and Human Services	Arts and Sciences Undecided
	Education	Information Technology
	Non-Residential Communities on campus are:
	Psychology
	Biology

	Check out the Learning Communities Web page - Click Here

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How to Apply (Notice: The PLC for Fall is now full.)
	Email a letter of intent to join to the Psychology Learning Community Coordinator. The Learning community is limited to 22 students. Acceptance to the learning community will depend on the date your application is received by the LC Coordinator.
	Dr. Kim Buch, LC Coordinator kkbuch@uncc.edu
	On Line application to join the Psychology Learning Community
	How will I know if I am accepted into the Learning Community?
	You will receive an acceptance email within two weeks of the receipt of your application. If you have not applied to be a part of the Learning Community before you attend your SOAR session you may request permission to join the community from your SOAR counselor.
	What do I do once I am accepted?
	When you attend your SOAR session request the Psychology Learning Community block schedule.
	Click here for a link to the Summer 2004 SOAR session calendar.
	Want to learn more about SOAR - Click Here

Questions? Here is Contact Information
	If this site has not answered your questions, please contact the LC Coordinator, Dr. Kim Buch email - kkbuch@uncc.edu
	Or you may contact the Department of Psychology directly at: 704-687-4731

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The Psychology Department at UNC Charlotte
	The department offers both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. Graduate programs leading to a terminal Master's degree are available in Community/Clinical Psychology and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
	The Psychology Department at UNC-Charlotte is committed to teaching on both undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department is active in interdisciplinary projects with Computer Sciences, Biology, and the Cognitive Science Academy.
	Link to the Department of Psychology Home page

Careers in Psychology
	Psychologists work in many different settings, performing many different functions. Many Psychologists work as teachers, at the university, community colleges, and occasionally, at the high school level. As researchers, Psychologists work in business and industry, at universities, and in government organizations. In human services, clinical, counseling and school Psychologists work at mental health clinics, in schools, in government agencies, and in private practice.
	Psychologists can perform more than one of these functions. For example, a Psychologist might teach graduate students at a university and also maintain a private practice to provide consultation services to organizations and individuals about their area of expertise; or provide therapy to individual clients, families, or groups.
	As is true of other professions, the extent of education and training is a major factor in determining how much responsibility a Psychologist will have and what opportunities will be available. Your interests in human services, education, computers, sports, or other fields are compatible with Psychology. Because Psychology is the study of human behavior, you can find Psychologists working in many areas; and you will be able to have many potential career options.

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