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Peer reviewedMcGovern, Thomas V.; Ellett, Susan B. – Teaching of Psychology, 1980
Discusses a study undertaken by faculty members in a university psychology department to help students bridge what is learned in psychology courses with possible job requirements. The study defined the environment of the psychology major, identified marketable skills learned in various psychology courses, matched specific skills and job…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Needs, Educational Practices, Higher Education
Peer reviewedLunneborg, Clifford E.; Lunneborg, Patricia W. – Teaching of Psychology, 1991
Presents study results comparing psychology graduates with graduates in other areas. Includes comparisons of high school interests, grades, and achievement measures. Concludes that psychology graduates exhibited vocational interests in artistic, general cultural, scientific, and service areas. Reports that psychology majors had similar interests…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Choice, College Graduates, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedDodson, Jerry P.; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Describes a course for junior and senior psychology majors which informs them about career options and graduate school opportunities in psychology. Discusses details about course planning and organization. Survey results indicate that student response has been consistently positive. (MJP)
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Academic Persistence, Career Choice, Career Counseling
