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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?
   
 
 
 
Academic Program
 
 
 
Next, a few questions about the academic program you are completing at Dominican:
 
 
 
* When are you graduating from Dominican?
 
Summer
 
Fall
 
Spring
 
 
 
Which of these best describes you?
 
Started and finished at Dominican
 
Transferred to Dominican
 
 
 
What type of degree did you earn?
 
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
 
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
 
I'm not sure
 
 
 
* What was your major at Dominican?
 
I majored in Psychology and this was my only major
 
I majored in Psychology and this was one of 2 or more majors
 
I minored in Psychology
 
I neither majored nor minored in Psychology
 
 
 
What was your overall GPA at Dominican?
   
 
 
 
Department Focus and Quality
 
 
 
Next, we'd like your honest feedback on the focus and quality of the Dominican Psychology department.

In answering these questions, please think back not only to your courses but also to your other interactions with the department: conversations with faculty, advising, internships, extracurricular activities, etc.
 
 
Over all your experiences with the Psychology department, how much focus was there on helping you with the following:
Never dealt with at all Touched on occasionally Regularly emphasized Heavily emphasized
Learning about the basic concepts, theories, and findings of psychology
Becoming skilled at research methods and data analysis
Developing critical thinking
Applying psychological concepts to real-world issues
Learning about the ethics and values of psychology
Developing skills in computers and technology
Developing written and oral communication skills
Recognizing and appreciating sociocultural and international diversity
Enhancing personal growth and development
Planning for your future career
 
 
Across all your experiences with the Psychology Department, how would you rate the department in the following areas:
Very poor Poor Good Very Good
Emphasis on a scientific approach to psychology
Logical sequencing of classes in the major
Variety of courses offered
Breadth of expertise offered by the faculty
Classroom emphasis on ethical codes governing psychology
Classroom emphasis on cultural diversity
Emphasis on service learning
Quality of the physical facilities (classrooms, lab spaces, etc.)
Use of technology in the classroom
Quality of student advising
Relevant and active student organizations
Respect for students
Faculty accessibility
Respect for cultural and social diversity
 
 
 
Looking back, what have you liked best about the Dominican Psychology Department?
   
 
 
 
In your opinion, what could the Psychology Department do to improve?
   
 
 
 
Student Activities
 
 
 
Next we'd like to know a little bit about the types of experiences you had through the psychology department
 
 
What psychology experiences did you have while at Dominican University?
Yes No
Visited psychology faculty during their office hours
Made a personal connection with one or more psychology faculty
Attended at least one psychology seminar or talk
Completed a service learning project
Psychology Club
Psychology lab assistant
National Honor's Society (e.g. Psi Chi)
Psychology-related Internship
Clinical shadowing or career experience
Research assistant in an empirical research project
Completed an Honors Project or other original research project
Presented at a research conference
 
 
 
Outcomes
 
 
 
Almost done! In this section, we'd like you to assess what you gained from your undergraduate degree.
 
 
Please rate your agreement with the following statements
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
I will graduate with a good knowledge of the basic concepts, theories, and findings of psychology.
I will graduate able to understand research methods and conduct data analysis.
I will graduate with the ability to think critically.
I will graduate able to apply psychological concepts to real-world issues.
I will graduate able to weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, reflect other values in the discipline of psychology.
I will graduate with skill in computers and technology.
I will graduate with the ability to find and evaluate information, either in the library or online.
I will graduate with good written and oral communication skills.
I will graduate able to recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
I grew as a person during my undergraduate career.
I graduated with a good knowledge of my career options.
 
 
 
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
Overall, I'm glad I went to Dominican University
My experiences with the Psychology Department gave me the skills and knowledge I need for success
My experiences with the Psychology Department prepared me for a good career
 
 
 
Career Path
 
 
 
Last section! Finally, we'd like to know a bit about your plans for after graduation.
 
 
Please rate your agreement with the following statements
Very unsatisfied Unsatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied
Overall, how satisfied are you with your prospects for after graduation.
 
 
After graduation, what graduate education do you plan to complete?
No plans to complete Plan to complete eventually Accepted into a program
Masters in Psychology
PsyD
PhD in Psychology
Masters in Education
Masters in Social Work
Masters in Criminology
Degree in Law
Other graduate program
 
 
 
What graduate school do you plan on attending?
   
 
 
Based on your experience in graduate education, rate your agreement with the following statements:
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
My education at Dominican helped me know what type of graduate program to choose.
My education at Dominican helped me be competitive for the graduate
program I wanted.
My education at Dominican will be a good foundation for my graduate education.
 
 
 
How would you describe your plans for after graduation?
 
Full-time parent or not seeking full-time employment
 
Focused more on graduate education than a full-time job
 
Seeking employment but not yet sure where
 
I have a job lined up, but not in the field I want
 
I have a job lined up, and its in the field I want
 
 
 
What job do you have lined up?
   
 
 
 
Thank You!
 
 
 
You made it to the end! Thank you so much for completing this survey. Your feedback will be a big help in improving the Psychology program at Dominican.
 
 
Since you've been kind enough to complete this survey, would you be interested in other ways of connecting with Dominican, current students, and the Psychology Department?
No thanks Yes!
Serve on a career panel
Serve as a mentor to a current student
Attend future awards night
Take part in a social event for psychology alumni
 
 
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