Special Programs

J-Term

J-Term is a month-long period of study in January in which Carthage students are invited to delve into a single subject on campus, or explore a topic in a study tour to another country. Psychology faculty offer interesting courses on campus every J-Term. J-Term 2010 courses offered by the Psychology Department include:

• Whodunit?, in which students will read several murder mysteries and watch movies featuring female protagonists to explore the psychological appeal of the genre.

• Hollywood Does Psychology: An Introduction to Psychology Through Film, in which students will study films such as "Gran Torino," "Ma Vie En Rose," "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and "Twelve Angry Men."

Occupational Therapy 3/2 program

Occupational therapists utilize many psychology tools in their assessment, observation and treatment of special needs children, elderly, and other patients. For this reason, many psychology majors are interested in Carthage’s 3/2 Occupational Therapy program. In this program, students complete three years of undergraduate study at Carthage and two years in an occupational therapy graduate program at another school.

ScienceWorks: Entrepreneurial Studies in the Natural Sciences

ScienceWorks is a unique offering at Carthage. The program focuses on the business of science by integrating important skills such as written and oral communication, graphics and artwork, business accounting, management, and marketing. Students get hands-on experience and coursework that prepares them for the job market and career advancement.

SURE: Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

SURE offers Carthage students the opportunity to work one-on-one with Dr. Miller or Dr. Seymoure during the summer doing real research work. Students receive a stipend, room and board on campus, and a small research budget. Additional funding is available with any psychology faculty member for social science summer research projects.

Pre-Health

Carthage offers many ways for students to prepare for medical school or graduate programs for the health professions. The College serves students who are interested in dentistry, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, veterinary, and public health. Pre-health students are assigned a faculty advisor who will assist them in determining which courses they should take and which career best suits their interests and ultimate goals. Learn more about pre-health at Carthage.

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