PsyD in Leadership Psychology New Student Checklist
Leadership Psychology PsyD Checklist
This checklist was developed to assist entering students with their transition to graduate study. Please read it over carefully and be sure to complete all the items as noted.
The IT Department will send an email with instructions on how to set up your WJC email and how to access all WJC systems. It is important that you set up your email and check it on a daily basis. You should use your WJC email to communicate with the College.
You will also receive a welcome email from the Directors of the Leadership Psychology PsyD program, Dr. Brandi Derr and Dr. Suzanne Devlin. This email provides many details such as asynchronous orientation materials for review including the first semester book list and the opportunity to meet your cohort in the Cohort Introductions Discussion Board. You will also learn more about the expectations for the 2-day, required, on-ground orientation.
Registration
All students will be registered for first semester courses by the OLP Department Coordinator.
Leadership PsyD and Ed Tech Online Orientation course
You will receive access to this online tutorial that introduces the student to the Department and the College’s technologies in Canvas, the Learning Management System. You are required to complete this online orientation before attending the program orientation.
Textbook List
Students should purchase required textbooks from their preferred vendor before the start of classes. Lists of required textbooks may be emailed to you in advance of the semester.
Orientation Days
- Spring Orientation
- Wednesday and Thursday, January 8-9, 2025
8:00 AM–4:00 PM ET at William James College (On-Campus Orientation)
- Wednesday and Thursday, January 8-9, 2025
- Fall Orientation
- Wednesday and Thursday, August 20-21, 2025
8:00 AM–4:00 PM ET at William James College (On-Campus Orientation)
- Wednesday and Thursday, August 20-21, 2025
This includes an optional breakfast with required programming beginning at 9:00 AM. Lunch is also provided.
You are required to attend the full orientation on both days.
Start of Classes
Classes start for the spring semester the week of Monday, January 13, 2025.