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Preparing for a Career in Psychology


Course Description

Survey of career opportunities in psychology and psychology-related professions with special emphasis on developing career goals and the skills and credentials necessary to pursue these objectives.


Athena Title

Preparing for a Career in Psyc


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall and spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students should have learned: 1. About career possibilities for psychology majors 2. To identify and develop professional goals 3. To understand the education and training necessary for various psychology-relevant careers 4. To identify and develop skills and credentials necessary for one's desired career objectives 5. How to construct competitive resumes or curriculum vitae 6. To identify specific graduate programs and/or organizations that are a good match with one's professional goals


Topical Outline

1. Introduction and course overview 2. Career possibilities in psychology 3. Career possibilities in psychology-related professions 4. Assessment of student interests and values 5. Identification of student professional goals 6. Career goal setting and explorations 7. The graduate record exam 8. Developing a resume or vita 9. Developing a personal statement or cover letter to accompany graduate school or job applications 10. Interviewing skills 11. Networking/obtaining professional research experience, internships, mentoring experiences, soliciting letters of recommendation 12. Selecting a graduate school or a professional position 13. Panel discussion/speakers discussing graduate school and jobs within psychology and other psychology-related fields


Syllabus