Psychology Honor Society
Sponsored By:
Dr. Sarah Masnik – Room 307
The purpose of the Psychology Honor Society at Oakland is to promote interest in psychology through academic enrichment, discussion, and service opportunities related to the field. Through our investigation and understanding of a variety of psychological perspectives, members are encouraged to be advocates for empathy and to engage in reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness. The Honor Society provides a space for students to share in their passion for the field during monthly academic sessions covering topics such as:
- The Psychology of Trends
- How stress shapes us
- Influencers and persuasion
- Social media and self-worth
- The pressure to be perfect
- Stress culture in schools
- Body image and the media
- The loneliness epidemic
Applications for membership are available at the start of each academic year and are due the Friday before Labor Day. To join, students must meet the following criteria:
▪ Must be taking Dual-Enrollment or IB psychology and currently hold at least a “B” average.
▪ Hold a minimum of a 3.5 GPA.
▪ Be a thoughtful and contributing member to Psychology Class
▪ Be able to attend meetings (held before school, first Thursday of every month and PAT Time)
▪ Pay a $30.00 fee (includes t-shirt cost (for one shirt) and graduation cords)
▪ Submit a reflective essay on why psychology matters and how they plan to contribute.
If you are interested in joining and meet the requirements, please reach out to Dr. Masnik for more information.
