Psychology Degree Requirements and Career Preparation, Exams of Advanced Education

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Why is your Catalog year important? - It corresponds to the Degree Requirements required for you Which of the following is NOT a UCF requirement? - Two years of high school foreign language will fulfill the Psychology B.S degree Foreign Language Requirement What is the correct order in which you must take these courses? - STA2023>PSY3204C>PSY3213C Select ALL the courses that are required for the psychology B.S. degree: - -Statistical methods in psychology -History and systems of psychology -Physiological psychology -Research methods in psychology -Abnormal psychology (not) Select all that are true - You must earn a 2.0 overall GPA, 2.0 UCF GPA, and a 2.0 Psychology GPA to graduate with a Psychology B.S. from UCF 3,000-4,000 level courses are considered to be "Upper Level" courses. - true If you are a transfer student with tons of credits already earned, you must still earn at least 30 credits from UCF to earn a Bachelor's degree in psychology. - true Here is a sample course description: CLP 3302 Clinical Psychology (PR: PSY2012, PPE3003); An overview of approaches to psychopathology, methods of clinical assessment, and various approaches to individual and group counseling. What does the "PR" mean in the course description? - prerequisite In this sample course description:

CLP 3302 Clinical Psychology (PR: PSY2012, PPE3003); An overview of approaches to psychopathology, methods of clinical assessment, and various approaches to individual and group counseling. What are the prerequisites that must be taken before taking CLP 3302? - PSY 2012 and PPE 3003 You can run your own degree audit to keep track of your progress toward your degree. - true If you get a C- or higher in a required course, the course requirement will be satisfied. - false Which of the following will fulfill the Language Requirement for the Psychology BS? Check ALL that apply. - -College level elementary 1 and elementary 2 of a foreign language -passing the proficiency exam -equivalent CLEP credits -college level courses in American Sign language 1 and 2 for whom is it most important to obtain research experience? - for the psychology major planning to apply to doctoral programs in psychology CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: which of the following are recommended when shaping your undergraduate career towards your goals? - -Maintain a strong GPA -Seek relevant work/life experience -Take relevant undergraduate courses and electives -be able to show leadership and involvement in your undergraduate experience What is a psychology peer advisor? - A psychology major who assists other psychology majors in understanding and completing degree requirements Which of the following has a goal for members "to be informed about psychology at UCF" - UCF psychological society What type of experience helps you get a good job and/or into graduate school? - -fieldwork

-volunteer work -internships -paid relevant work What is the name of the international honor society for psychology majors? - Psi Chi According to the module, what specific type of experience should you specifically seek out if you are aiming to get into a doctoral program in psychology? - Research experience Which GPA is recommended if you are going to apply to graduate school? - 3.5 or higher What does UCF honors in the major program (HIM) involve? - Completing an undergraduate thesis Minors are required for Psychology Majors. - false Check all that are correct about minors - -Minors must be completed along with a bachelor's degree -minors are optional for psychology majors -minors must be declared online through MyUCF According to the module, you are typically better off pursuing a minor that earning credits you need in other ways - false Which of the following was NOT recommended in the Psychology today article as a possible minor for a psychology major? - all of the above How can you shape your Psychology Bachelor's degree toward your career and/or graduate school goals? - all of the following You can return to ucf after receiving your bachelors degree to finish a minor - false

Which of these is an undergraduate certificate at UCF? - all of these According to the module, completing a minor is the single best way to shape your under your education towards your career/graduate school goals. - false According to the module, how can you declare your intent to pursue a minor or undergraduate certificate? - COmplete the "change of major, track, minor certificate declaration" online through MyUCF According to the Psychology Today article, you should not start a minor until your senior year so that you focus on your major first. - false Which of the following is NOT one of the top 10 occupations for individuals with only a bachelor's degree in psychology? - Psychologist Which of the following are among the "four most common career areas for individuals with a bachelor's degree in psychology"? - -therapeutic positions -human resources -residential care The majority of individuals with a bachelors degree in psychology do not go on to graduate school. - true what percentage of individuals with a bachelor's degree in psychology, actually work in something directly related to psychology? - 25% Human resources deals with training and professional development within an organization, organizational development, and career development of employees. There are jobs in this area for individuals who hold a Bachelor's degree in psychology. - true As discussed in the module, according to "Great Jobs for Psychology Majors" which is not one of the 4 most common career paths for Psychology majors? - animal training

according to the module, which one of these is a top occupation for people with a bachelors degree (only) in psychology? - marketing and sales Psychology is among the top _______ degrees awarded annually - 5 This type of resume is the most common: - chronological how long should a resume be? - 1 page In which of the following situations would a functional resume be more preferable to a chronological resume? - a person has 3 years at one job, 3 years of no paid employment, and 6 months at current job which of the following should not be included in a resume? - a persons previous salary a resume that is organized around skills instead of employment dates is referred to as a ______ - functional resume Which of the following tools can help you find and get a job? - - the internet -your social network

• newspaper listings networking is one of the most effective ways of getting a job - true it is rare for a job search to take longer than 6 months - false what is the tops hiring strategy by employers? - hiring or promoting from within what does the top hiring strategy suggest that job seekers need to do? - -consider getting hired in a lower level position -consider taking a temporary position

-consider working as an intern or volunteer even a strong GPA should not be included on your resume - false it is inappropriate to include volunteer experiences on a resume - false Typically, personal demographic information such as race, gender, age, religion are not included on a resume - true in a job interview, it is expected that the candidate will aske questions - true in relation to setting goals to find a job, the module suggests that you should... - set goals that will push you even one spelling or grammatical error on a resume can hurt or completely eliminate your chances for consideration - true Sally works as a server in a restaurant throughout college. She earns money to pay for college by waiting tables and sometimes she trains new servers. Which of these transferable skills could she emphasize on her resume and in an interview? - -helping to satisfy upset customers -training others -assisting others According to the module, it is inappropriate and possibly even rude to walk into businesses and ask if there are any job opportunities - false what is the purpose of a cover letter? - to introduce you to an employer and explain why you are sending them your résumé which of the following is best to use on a resume? - bullet points

The description of your job duties on a resume should be captured by bullet points that each begin with Action Verbs. Which of the following is not an action verb? - helpful A college senior puts this on their resume: "I established procedures to improve follow-up with clients after discharge and updated Consent to Treat and HIPAA forms. I also assisted in developing office procedures to protect confidentiality and privacy of our records and correspondence." This resume statement is... - too long and should be broken up into bullet points a cover letter should be customized to each job you apply to. - true for college graduates, which should you not put on your resume? - -sentences throughout -name of high school/diploma -multiple paragraphs an objective on a resume should be - tailored to the position you are applying on your resume, what is the correct way to list your psychology degree from UCF? - Bachelor of Science in Psychology according to Landrum's employer strategies for filling an open job position, employers prefer - to hire people they or their colleagues already have experience with According to the module, after you earn your bachelor's degree, what is the recommended placement of the Education section in your resume? - near the top Which profession requires medical school? - psychiatrist Which of the following can prescribe medications in every U.S. state? - psychiatrists

according to the Occupational outlook handbook, the job outlook for psychologists is... - expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations Which of the following occupations require a Master's degree (but not a doctoral degree)? - -licensed clinical social worker(LCSW) -licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) -school psychologist To become a clinical psychologist, you must earn a Master's degree as your highest degree earned but do not need to go to medical school. - false Clinical, counseling and school psychologists can be licensed in florida - true What is a licensed mental health counselor(LMHC), Licensed clinical social worker(LCSW) and licensed marriage and family therapist not able to do? - conduct psychological testing and psychological evalutations As discussed in the module, in addition to a strong GPA and strong GRE scores, this becomes crucially important to gain acceptance toa Ph.D. program in psychology... - research experience How do you shape your undergraduate experience to prepare to apply for graduate school? - -maintain a high GPA -take appropriate coursework -volunteer, complete fieldwork, or get a job that shows some related experience

• get research experience -demonstrate involvement in your university through active membership in organizations such as the Psychological Society and Psi Chi Almost all graduate programs in psychology require the - GRE general test According to the module, what is an outstanding reference published by the APA to look up information on all types of graduate programs? - graduate study in psychology

The graduate record exam (GRE) contains questions on - verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and writing your curriculum vitae for graduate school applications should be limited to 1-2 pages - false sending a thank you email or note after and interview with a graduate program is not recommended for a variety of reasons - false In a graduate program interview, you are asked "If you could be a pizza, what type would you be and why?" The reason this kind of question may be asked is ... - - to see if you can answer a question that requires thought and imagination -to see if you can handle ambiguity -to see if you can think on your feet Which of these is a good idea in relation to interviewing for admission to a graduate program? - all of the above According to the module, what is a top GRE score? - 170