Welcome to Sun Devil Psych Online, the Podcast!

Introduction to Sun Devil Psych Online, the Pod

In this very first episode of Sun Devil Psych Online, the Pod, ASU teaching professors and co-hosts, Dr. Laura Petrolle Clemons and Dr. Natalie Fabert, introduce the podcast series and interview each other. You will learn about their professional and educational backgrounds and their inspiration for “The Pod.”  The co-hosts also reflect on their experiences teaching online courses and discuss resources and courses of interest to online psychology students.  Potential future podcast episodes are proposed. Finally, the co-hosts put out a call for help with their podcast series “jingle.” 
 
This podcast series is designed specifically for ASU students who are taking online psychology courses offered through the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Arizona State University.  Below, students will find links to topics, courses, and resources that are mentioned in this episode: 
 
The Counseling Psychology PhD program at ASU: https://cisa.asu.edu/graduate/ccp/CP_Student-Resources
Play Therapy: Learn more about play therapy at https://www.a4pt.org/
ASU Career and Professional Services: career.asu.edu
 
Courses Mentioned in this Podcast: 
 
SBS 300: Careers in Psychology 
PSY 502: Professional Issues in Psychology 
PSY 394: Introduction to Clinical Psychology 
PSY 494: Professional Field Experience 
PSY 338: Emotional Intelligence 
PSY 340: Psychology of Academic Motivation and Growth 
PSY 394: Social Psychology of Cults 
 
Students can search for classes here: https://catalog.apps.asu.edu/catalog/classes/
 
 
How to reach us:
 
Natalie Fabert: nfabert@asu.edu
Laura Petrolle Clemons: lpetroll@asu.edu
 
Find new episodes here: https://newcollege.asu.edu/sundevilpsych-pod
 
Special thanks to:  
Ricardo Leon, Multimedia Developer with ASU EdPlus 
Alexis Starks, Social Media Specialist with the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at ASU

Episode 1: Meet your hosts

In this episode, Dr. Clemons and Dr. Fabert welcome guest, Dr. Karen Weston – Dr. Weston is the director of Psychology Digital Immersion Programs (BA/BS/MS) and an assistant teaching professor of psychology for the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, here at ASU.

In this interview, we learn from Dr. Weston’s insights into these programs and unique program offerings. Dr. Weston introduces us to several degree pathways in psychology and discusses some of the distinctive learning opportunities offered in our psych online program - such as the 4+1 option and the NCUIRE research option. Dr. Clemons, Dr. Fabert, and Dr. Weston make a very exciting announcement: the launch of the positive psychology concentration slated to debut this fall. 

Programs/Resources Discussed:
BA in Psychology: https://asuonline.asu.edu/online-degree-programs/undergraduate/bachelor-arts-psychology 
BS in Psychology: https://asuonline.asu.edu/online-degree-programs/undergraduate/bachelor-science-psychology/ 
MS in Psychology: https://asuonline.asu.edu/online-degree-programs/graduate/master-science-psychology/ 
4+1 Program: https://degrees.apps.asu.edu/bachelors/major/ASU00/ASPGSBA/psychology
NCUIRE: https://newcollege.asu.edu/ncuire 
Psi Chi: https://psychology.asu.edu/student-life/the-undergraduate-experience/psichi   
Psyched Up SunDevils: https://asu.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/psychedupsundevils 
Dr. Karen Weston - karen.weston@asu.edu

Episode 2: Getting psyched about psych degrees with Dr. Weston

In this episode, Dr. Clemons and Dr. Fabert discuss "special topics" courses in psychology offered online through ASU's School of Social and Behavioral Sciences.  
 
Dr. Fabert spotlights her new course, PSY 394: The Social Psychology of Cults. This course is offered for the first time this summer of 2023 during Session B.  
 
Dr. Clemons spotlights PSY 494: Professional Field Experience (PFE) which provides advanced students (both undergraduate and graduate students) an opportunity to apply psychological principles across real-world settings within the field and to cultivate experiential knowledge of agencies and other institutions that can serve to inform academic and career trajectories. Enrolled students are required to complete a 40-hour field placement over the course of the session (5 to 10 hours per week), in addition to a series of didactic assignments that involve self-reflection and integration of psychological concepts.

As discussed by the hosts, additional current special topics courses include the following: 

PSY 394 Childhood Trauma and Resilience
PSY 394 Psychology of Love and Intimacy
PSY 394 Introduction to Clinical Psychology
PSY 394 Foundations of Human Sexual Behavior 
PSY 494 Optimal Psychology
PSY 494 Psychology of Mindfulness

Episode 3: Getting psyched about special topics courses

In this episode, Dr. Clemons and Dr. Fabert welcome guests, Dr. Elisa Kawam – Master of Social Work (MSW) Program Coordinator and Assistant Teaching Professor with Arizona State University (ASU) School of Social Work and Dr. Marcos Martinez - Online MSW Program Coordinator Assistant Teaching Professor with ASU’s School of Social Work. In this interview, we learn about the field of Social Work as well as the social work degree offerings at ASU.  

Notably, we learn about how our undergraduate psychology students are uniquely well-prepared for the MSW programs at ASU including ASU’s online MSW program which prepares students for licensure and practice. The online MSW program trains students to work with individuals, families, communities and in the world at large. ASU’s online MSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Programs/Resources Discussed:
ASU MSW program: https://socialwork.asu.edu/content/master-social-work-options 
ASU Online MSW program: https://asuonline.asu.edu/online-degree-programs/graduate/master-social-work-social-work/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=BR_Grad_Social-Work_MSW_Online&utm_campaign=22-Nat_Acq-Hi_BR_Programs_MSW_Online_AZ&utm_ecd22=22&utm_term=asu%20msw%20online&gclid=Cj0KCQjwk96lBhDHARIsAEKO4xb4Oh0w19F9yLz3hLxJ-qrDjIaT_2V14u2m3s1pCYZ1Wy3ZJUl-PLUaAvBxEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Dr. Elisa Kawam: ekawam@asu.edu
Dr. Marcus Martinez: mmarti72@asu.edu

Episode 4: Getting psyched about social work

In this episode, Dr. Clemons and Dr. Fabert welcome guest, Dakota Webber. Dakota is the Assistant Director of Career Readiness with ASU’s Career and Professional Development Services. Dakota is also the Pat Tillman Veteran Center - Career Services liaison. Dakota is adept in creating relevant and effective career readiness programming and support for our students.  Dakota earned her Master’s in Education with a focus in Higher & Post-Secondary Education Administration from ASU and a Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Military Psychology from ASU.  In this interview, we learn from our fellow Sun Devil about some really meaningful services and resources provided by ASU Career and Professional Development Services.

Programs/Resources Discussed: 
PathwayU: https://asu.pathwayu.com/login
Handshake: https://asu.joinhandshake.com/login
Parker Dewey: https://info.parkerdewey.com/asu
Forage: https://www.theforage.com/landing/Arizona%20State%20University/LtGogkoDJZzdvh3qt/Experience%20without%20boundaries?ref=cM6iNZrTpnEcG3HEy
Dakota Webber: djwebbe2@asu.edu

Episode 5: Getting psyched about career services

In this episode, Dr. Clemons and Dr. Fabert welcome guest, Lisa Gutierrez, M.A., M.C. Lisa is a recent graduate of our psychology online program as well as our campus immersion master’s of counseling program. Lisa is a current Psy.D. candidate at Midwestern University. Join us as we learn more about Lisa’s experiences in the program and beyond and engage a meaningful discussion around our psychology degree and pathways.

Programs/Resources Discussed:

ASU Master of Counseling, MC
https://cisa.asu.edu/graduate/ccp/C_Student-Resources 

ASU Internships and Experiential Learning
https://newcollege.asu.edu/internships-and-experiential-learning

ASU Professional Field Experience Preparation Canvas Organization
https://canvas.asu.edu/enroll/9H7C33

AZPA
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Episode 1: Meet your hosts

ASU SSBS