PSY/215 - CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Course Description

This course is designed to provide students with an orientation to the field and assist students in planning for a career in psychology. Emphasis will be placed on exploring the different branches of psychology, to identify key resources for exploring careers in psychology and to classify skills and experiences relevant to achieving career goals.

This undergraduate course is 5 weeks.

This course has a prerequisite. Please see details in the Prerequisite section below.

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Course Objectives

Week 1

• Describe psychology as a science.
• Identify the major branches of psychology.
• Explain possible benefits of a psychology degree.
• Contrast various levels of training within the psychology field.

Week 2

• Identify careers in psychology.
• Identify skills needed for specific jobs in psychology.
• Describe personal career goals.

Week 3

• Identify methods for gaining experience in the field.
• Describe strategies for setting reasonable expectations.

Week 4

• Identify benefits of attaining a graduate degree.
• Describe strategies for getting into graduate school.

Week 5

• Demonstrate readiness for job interviews.
• Explain the process of choosing a job.

Notes

A prerequisite is required for this course. The purpose of a prerequisite is to ensure students have the knowledge and/or skills needed to be successful in the course. Students are required to provide proof of prerequisite during the enrollment/registration process. To meet to a course prerequisite requirement, a student must have successfully completed the prerequisite course at University of Phoenix, provide proof via transcript of completing a comparable course (at least 75% match) or higher level course with at least a grade of C at another institution or have a University of Phoenix approved Student Appeal on file with the University.

During the checkout process you will be prompted to provide proof of the requirement(s). If you completed the prerequisite at another institution be prepared to upload an official/unofficial transcript. If you have questions about meeting the prerequisite requirements for this course please contact an enrollment representative at 866-354-1800.

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