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The Long-Term Impact of Undergraduate Internships and Research Experiences in Psychology: An Alumni Survey Study
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Budesheim, Thomas L.; Khanna, Maya M.; Klanecky Earl, Alicia K.; Guenther, Corey L. – Teaching of Psychology, 2023
Background: Faculty tout the value of undergraduate internships and research experience, but the long-term benefits are unclear for students pursuing different careers. Objective: We assessed the self-perceived benefits of internships and research experiences for alumni pursuing different careers, as well as how enduring these perceived benefits…
Descriptors: Internship Programs, Undergraduate Students, Educational Benefits, Majors (Students)
A Pilot Test of a Graduate Course in Suicide Theory, Risk Assessment, and Management
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Cramer, Robert J.; Bryson, Claire N.; Stroud, Caroline H.; Ridge, Brittany E. – Teaching of Psychology, 2016
The present discussion outlines the design and initial implementation of a semester-long graduate course in suicide theory, risk assessment, and management. While the structure of the course is adaptable in light of various considerations (e.g., targeted group of students and availability of resources), we review suicide risk assessment core…
Descriptors: Suicide, Theories, Risk Assessment, Risk Management
The Perceived Relevance and Efficacy of a Graduate School Journal among Graduate Faculty and Training Directors
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Doran, Jennifer M.; Antonius, Daniel; Brown, Adam D.; Kriss, Alexander; Lehr, Evangeline Y. C.; Evans, Jason; Steele, Howard – Teaching of Psychology, 2012
A total of 35 psychology department members from 21 universities assessed the relevance and efficacy of the "New School Psychology Bulletin" ("NSPB"), a graduate student journal, to training in psychology. Overall, a small sample of psychology department members viewed "NSPB" as an effective vehicle for student training. Perceptions among faculty…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Teacher Attitudes, Psychology, Graduate Students
Effectiveness of an Online Graduate Preparation Program
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Brucato, Brittany; Neimeyer, Greg J. – Teaching of Psychology, 2011
The present study reports the results of a controlled examination of the effectiveness of an online graduate preparation program, the Virtual Advisor. The effects of the Virtual Advisor were compared to a website preparation group and a wait-list control group. Results indicated that, compared to the control group, students who utilized the…
Descriptors: Control Groups, College Students, Self Efficacy, Knowledge Level
Diversity Topics Covered in Teaching of Psychology Courses
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Boysen, Guy A. – Teaching of Psychology, 2011
Teaching of psychology courses trains graduate students in pedagogy, but little is known about how diversity is addressed in these courses. A survey of instructors in teaching of psychology courses assessed their coverage of diversity and classroom bias, as well as the instructional methods used to cover them. Results indicated that 87% of…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Psychology, Methods, Teaching Methods
Effectiveness of an Undergraduate Program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
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Kirnan, Jean P.; Reilly, Maura; Decker, William – Teaching of Psychology, 2000
Reports on an evaluation of an undergraduate program in industrial/organizational psychology (College of New Jersey) five years after its implementation in order to assess the effectiveness of the program and identify areas in need of change. Describes the program and makes recommendations for future directions. (CMK)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Employment, Graduates, Higher Education