Graduate Programs in Psychology

Psi Chi: The International Honor Society in Psychology

Psi Chi is the International Honor Society in Psychology, founded in 1929 to encourage excellence in scholarship and advance the science of psychology. Membership is open to graduate psychology students who meet the minimum qualifications.

Psi Chi provides academic recognition to its inductees, and stimulates professional growth through special programs and fellowships. National and regional conventions are held annually in conjunction with the psychological associations and research competitions.

Psi Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and an affiliate of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society. The organization functions as a federation of chapters located at more than 1,000 senior colleges and universities in the United States and Canada, and has a national office in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A National Council, composed of psychologists and Psi Chi members elected by the chapters, guides the affairs of the organization and sets policy with the approval of the chapters. Psi Chi's sister society is Psi Beta, the national honor society in psychology for community and junior colleges.

Members can read about their colleagues' accomplishments and contributions to the organization in Eye on Psi Chi, the quarterly society magazine.

Now accepting applications for membership. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7 and completed at least 9 units of graduate courses. Existing members can transfer membership to the GSEP chapter.

To learn more about Psi Chi, contact Cheryl Saunders at psichi@pepperdine.edu, or your campus VP.

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2010-2011 Chapter Officers

 

President

William Jones, william.jones@pepperdine.edu

William James Jones is a student in the master of arts in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy program, and intends to graduate in May 2011. He feels fortunate to serve as the graduate assistant for the Encino Graduate Campus clinical training coordinator, Alice Richardson, LMFT. In the fall, William plans to accept a recent doctoral program acceptance offer and begin earning a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. William stated that Pepperdine's wonderful faculty and Career Services staff prepared him well.

Vice President, Encino Graduate Campus

Dina Segovia, dina.segovia@pepperdine.edu

Dina is in the master of arts in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy program at the Encino Graduate Campus. She is working toward graduating in May. She is currently doing her clinical training at The Center for Individual and Family Counseling. She also works as a human resources manager for a media/entertainment company. She hopes to integrate these two fields by moving into a career of clinical practice as well as executive/professional coaching.

Vice President, West Los Angeles Graduate Campus

Monica Ellis, monica.ellis@pepperdine.edu

Monica is a student in the master of arts in psychology program, graduating in May 2011. She is the proud mom of a three-year-old and works as a research assistant to Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis in the Culture and Trauma Research Lab at GSEP, investigating the effects of an affirmative runway modeling training program on self-esteem for urban-minority youth. Monica worked as a crisis responder and account manager for nearly five years in the property damage restoration industry; and in her spare time models, sings with the Sacred Praise Chorale at Faithful Central Bible church, and writes poetry.  

Vice President, Malibu Campus

Elisha Agee, elisha.agee@pepperdine.edu

 

Elisha Agee is in the master of arts in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy program at the Malibu campus. Her primary psychology interest is first time psychotic breaks for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, and she is currently working with the chronically mentally ill at Brotman Hospital. In addition, Elisha is a graduate and teaching assistant, and when not at school, is a coach for a local youth lacrosse team.

Vice President, Irvine Graduate Campus

Andrew Walker, andrew.a.walker@pepperdine.edu

 

Secretary

Chrystal Chan, chrystal.chan@pepperdine.edu  

Chrystal Chan is a student in the master of arts in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy program. Chrystal is passionate about being a resource to her community – giving back to the less fortunate and providing assistance to those that are in need.  

Treasurer

Cheryl Saunders, cheryl.saunders@pepperdine.edu      

   

Cheryl is the program administrator for the doctor of psychology in clinical psychology program. In this role, she interacts with students on a daily basis, providing them with general information or assisting with student services. She also interacts with prospective applicants, attending to their inquiries and questions. She has been with Pepperdine University for more than 30 years, primarily working in the Psychology Division. She earned her master of arts in psychology from GSEP and has served as the program administrator for the doctor of psychology program since it began in 1986. 

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Barbara Ingram, barbara.ingram@pepperdine.edu

Dr. Ingram is a professor of psychology. Her primary interest is the education and training of competent clinical practitioners. In her courses, she emphasizes the development of self-awareness and therapeutic skills through experiential activities. She has written a training book for psychotherapists called Clinical Case Formulations: Matching the Integrative Treatment Plan to the Client. She supervises student research that uses qualitative and resource-development methodologies.