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Psych 292 - Pre-course survey
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Demographics
 
 
 
First, we'd like to know a little bit about you:
 
 
 
What is your gender?
 
Male
 
Female
 
 
 
What is your race/ethnicity
 
African American/Black
 
Asian
 
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
 
American Indian / Alaskan Native
 
Hispanic / Latino
 
White, non Hispanic
 
Other
 
 
 
 
What is your current age?
   
 
 
 
PMCIS
 
 
 
Thank you for taking the time to complete this pre-course survey. Please answer all items as thoughtfully and accurately as possible, as your responses will help the course instructors design an effective class around your career needs.
 
 
Please rate your agreement with each of the following statements:
1 Strongly Disagree 2 Disagree 3 Neutral 4Agree 5 Strongly Agree
* I have a clear understanding of the kinds of work done by different types of psychologists (e.g., clinical, social, experimental, organizational).
* If I decide to become a psychologist, I know what steps I will have to take to accomplish this goal.
* I know how to go about preparing for, selecting, and getting admitted to graduate school.
* I can identify several different fields of study that would allow me to do counseling/therapy and I understand what each of these involves.
* I can identify a number of “people helping” careers outside of psychology and I have some understanding of the preparation required for each of these careers.
* I can identify several areas within the business world in which a psychology major may be valuable and I know how to pursue a career in business if I should decide to do so.
 
 
 
PMICQ
 
 
Now on to some simple true/false questions. For each item, mark whether you believe the statement is true or false.
True False
Any psychology major who graduates with a 4.0 GPA can count on getting into almost any PhD clinical psych program.
An advantage to a master’s degree in clinical psychology over one in clinical social work is that you can make a lot more money.
The beginning of your last semester in college is a good time to start investigating graduate schools you might want to attend.
Work experience in a clinical setting is more important than research experience when applying to clinical psych graduate programs.
School psychologists and guidance counselors usually do basically the same job.
To be admitted to a graduate program in school counseling, one must be certified to teach and have some teaching experience.
To enter a master of social work program (MSW) you must first have a bachelor’s degree with a social work major.
To enter a master’s degree program in business (MBA) you must have a bachelor’s degree with a major in some business area.
In business, the terms human resources and human factors refer to the same types of jobs.
The area of psychology similar to the field of organizational development is social psych.
Unless you plan to go to graduate school in psychology, what you minor in probably won’t make much difference at all.
The Doctor of Psychology degree (PsyD) in clinical psych offers the same opportunities as a PhD and costs much less to complete.
A social worker or a counselor can be licensed to practice independently with a masters degree, while a clinical psychologist needs a doctorate
The primary role of an Occupational Therapist is to counsel mentally ill people concerning work and place them in jobs.
The field of human resources involves recruiting, training, and managing the benefits of an organization’s employees
 
 
 
Next, a bit about your plans after graduation
 
 
 
Are you planning on going to graduate school in psychology?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
What is the highest-level degree are you considering pursuing?
 
Master’s degree (MS or MA)
 
PsyD
 
PhD
 
Other (e.g. JD)
 
 
 
 
What area of study are you planning to do graduate work in?
   
 
 
 
If no, what do you plan to do after graduating with your bachelor's degree?
   
 
 
 
Grad Prep Quiz
 
 
You're doing great--not much further to go.

Next we'd like to know more about what you already know about pursuing a career in psychology:
Yes No
Are you confident that you can write an effective personal statement for your application to graduate school?
Do you know what information your resume’ should contain?
Do you know who to ask for letters of recommendation, and the kind of information those letters should contain?
Do you know how to get to the “interview” stage in the graduate admission’s process?
Have you ever been interviewed over the telephone?
Can you identify at least five questions you will likely be asked during interviews?
Do you know how to assess your strengths and to find the best graduate program for your interests?
Do you know how to find out about various funding options, like graduate assistantships, fellowships or scholarships?
Can you identify three or more things you can do after you submit your applications that can substantially improve your chances of getting admitted?
Can you identify three or more differences between clinical and counseling psychology?
 
 
 
Next are some multiple-choice questions about psychology careers. Answer each question to the best of your ability.
 
 
 
Which of the following best describes the difference(s) between a PhD and a PsyD?
 
A PhD is a research degree and a PsyD is a practice degree
 
A PhD program can be APA-approved whereas a PsyD cannot
 
A PhD can be licensed to practice psychology but a PsyD cannot
 
All of the above
 
 
 
Which of the following is the most likely starting salary for a beginning professor in psychology?
 
$45,000
 
$55,000
 
$65,000
 
$75,000
 
 
 
How informed do you feel about your knowledge regarding the graduate school application process?
 
very uninformed
 
somewhat uninformed
 
somewhat informed
 
very well informed
 
 
 
33.On average, doctoral programs in clinical or counseling psychology accept what percentage of their overall applicant pool in any given year?
 
roughly 3%
 
roughly 10%
 
roughly 30%
 
roughly 60%
 
 
 
The average GPA of all incoming doctoral students in all areas of psychology is _______
 
3.3
 
3.5
 
3.7
 
3.9
 
 
 
What percentage of clinical and counseling psychologists go into private practice?
 
25%
 
40%
 
65%
 
80%
 
 
 
Which of the following courses is required by the greatest number of doctoral programs in clinical psychology prior to applying for graduate study?
 
statistics
 
experimental methods/research design
 
abnormal psychology/psychopathology
 
history and systems in psychology
 
 
 
For doctoral programs in clinical psychology, which of the following factors is viewed as the most important type of undergraduate preparation?
 
computer knowledge and skills
 
human service experience
 
research experience
 
Psi Chi membership
 
 
 
38.Out of all the doctoral degrees in psychology awarded each year, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Experimental Psychology each generate about the same percentage; what percentage is that?
 
3%
 
7%
 
15%
 
20%
 
 
 
The average GRE scores of first-year graduate students in psychology in master’s program are _____, whereas the average scores for doctoral programs are _________.
 
880:1290
 
1010:1340
 
1196:1278
 
1033:1206
 
 
 
On average, APA-approved doctoral programs in psychology receive about _______ applications per year.
 
85
 
135
 
230
 
360
 
 
 
Which of the following types of programs has the strongest demonstrated commitment to multicultural issues?
 
clinical psychology
 
counseling psychology
 
school psychology
 
cognitive psychology
 
 
 
Regarding financial aid, approximately _____ percent of PsyD students receive assistantship or fellowship support, compared to roughly _____ percent of PhD students.
 
35%;90%
 
50%:50%
 
50%;70%
 
60%;40%
 
 
 
If you wanted to become licensed to practice psychology you could you complete your degree in all of the following areas except
 
PsyD in clinical psychology
 
PhD in school psychology
 
PhD in industrial/organizational
 
you could take it in any of these areas
 
 
 
Almost finished!

The following areas of psychology represent research fields. Can you identify different research settings in which each of the following might work? Please mark Yes or No.
 
 
Almost finished!

The following areas of psychology represent research fields. Can you identify different research settings in which each of the following might work? Please mark Yes or No.
Yes No
Social Psychologists
Developmental Psychologists
Psychobiologists
Cognitive Psychologists
Experimental Psychologists
 
 
 
CDSE-Short Form
 
 
 
This is the last page!

For each statement below, please read carefully and indicate how much confidence you have that you could accomplish each of these tasks by marking your answer according to the following 10 point continuum.
 
 
HOW MUCH CONFIDENCE DO YOU HAVE THAT YOU COULD:
1 No confidence at all 2 Very little confidence 3 Moderate confidence 4 Much confidence 5 Complete confidence
Prepare a good resume.
Choose a career in which most workers are the opposite sex.
Describe the job duties of the career/occupation you would like to pursue.
Persistently work at your major or career goal even when you get frustrated.
List several occupations that you are interested in.
Choose a career that will fit your preferred lifestyle.
Find information about educational programs in engineering.
Find and use the Placement Office on campus.
Move to another city to get the kind of job you really would like.
Determine the steps you need to take to successfully complete your chosen major.
1 No confidence at all 2 Very little confidence 3 Moderate confidence 4 Much confidence 5 Complete confidence
Select one occupation from a list of potential occupations you are considering.
Go back to school to get a graduate degree after being out of school 510 years.
Identify employers, firms, institutions relevant to your career possibilities.
Choose the best major for you even if it took longer to finish your college degree.
Talk with a person already employed in the field you are interested in.
Figure out what you are and are not ready to sacrifice to achieve your career goals.
Identify some reasonable major or career alternatives if you are unable to get your first choice.
Plan course work outside of your major that will help you in your future career.
Choose a major or career that will suit your abilities.
Find out about the average yearly earnings of people in an occupation.
1 No confidence at all 2 Very little confidence 3 Moderate confidence 4 Much confidence 5 Complete confidence
Determine whether you would rather work primarily with people or with information.
Apply again to graduate school after being rejected the first time.
Decide whether or not you will need to attend graduate or professional school to achieve your career goals.
Choose a major or career that will fit your interests.
Find out the employment trends for an occupation in the next decade.
Determine the academic subject you have the most ability in.
Figure out whether you have the ability to successfully take math courses.
Resist attempts of parents or friends to push you into a career or major you believe is beyond your abilities.
Get involved in a work experience relevant to your future goals.
Choose a major or career that your parents do not approve of.
1 No confidence at all 2 Very little confidence 3 Moderate confidence 4 Much confidence 5 Complete confidence
Ask a faculty member about graduate schools and job opportunities in your major.
Decide what you value most in an occupation.
Change occupations if you are not satisfied with the one you enter.
Get letters of recommendation from your professors.
Make a career decision and then not worry about whether it was right or wrong.
Talk to a faculty member in a department you are considering for a major.
Change majors if you did not like your first choice.
Determine what your ideal job would be.
Find information about companies who employ people with college majors in English.
Accurately assess your abilities.
1 No confidence at all 2 Very little confidence 3 Moderate confidence 4 Much confidence 5 Complete confidence
Determine the steps to take if you are having academic trouble with an aspect of your chosen major.
Make a plan of your goals for the next five years.
Select one major from a list of potential majors you are considering.
Use the internet to find information about occupations that interest you.
List several majors that you are interested in.
Define the type of lifestyle you would like to live.
Find information about graduate or professional schools.
Choose the major you want even though the job market is declining with opportunities in this field.
Successfully manage the job interview process.
Come up with a strategy to deal with flunking out of college.
 
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