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ERIC Number: EJ741586
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Jun
Pages: 5
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0889-4019
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Psychology as a Profession: An Effective Career Exploration and Orientation Course for Undergraduate Psychology Majors
Macera, Michelle Heffner; Cohen, Stanley H.
Career Development Quarterly, v54 n4 p367-371 Jun 2006
In this article, the authors describe an undergraduate psychology course that covers academic advising and career planning. Lectures included choosing a major, job opportunities with a bachelor's degree, applying to graduate school, and guest lectures from professionals in psychology-related careers. Students completed a plan of study, a resume, and a career exploration paper. Students evaluated the course and assignments as being moderately high in value and recommended that the course continue to be required for psychology majors. Nearly all students (93%) either changed their career plans or felt more confident about their plans after taking the course. Recommendations for implementing a similar course are provided.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: West Virginia
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