PSY 2023

High in Openness and High in Empathy

Helping People

5-9

5%

A desire to become a psychiatrist

Top Right Corner

It corresponds to the Degree Requirements required for you

It is in progress and will be done upon successful completion of the current semester

Two years of high school foreign language will fulfill the Psychology B.S degree Foreign Language Requirement

STA 2023 Statistical Methods > PSY 3204C Statistical Methods in Psychology > PSY 3213C Research Methods

Statistical Methods in Psychology History and Systems of Psychology Physiological Psychology Research Methods in Psychology

CLP 3184 Women's Mental Health SOP 3742 Psychology of Women SOP 3784 Psychology of Diversity SOP 3724 Psychology of Prejudice SOP 3723 Cross Cultural Psychology

2

1

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

True

True

"Prerequisite"

PSY 2012 and PPE 3003

read and continue to use your course syllabi

True

True

False

True

College level Elementary I and Elementary II of a foreign language Passing the Proficiency Exam equivalent CLEP credits College level courses in American Sign Language I and II

For the psychology major planning to apply to doctoral programs in psychology

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

True

GPA of 3.0 Must enroll in the TA training couse Must have completed the course that you TA for Must have earned an A in the course that you TA for

A psychology major who assists other psychology major in understanding and completing degree requirements

UCF Psychological Society

an emphasis on learning how to help others

All of the above are common challenges Understanding the scientific basis of psychology Writing and APA Style Conducting literature searches Learning independently

Gaining applied experience and learning how to help others

These opportunities may not be advertised-- often stuents learn about them by actively seeking them out. There are limited opportunities to gain experience outside of the classroom. Students have to compete with other students to obtain these positions. Academic abilities, motivation and previous experience make a difference in whether or not a student is selected for an opportunity outside of the classroom.

False

Minors must be completed along with a Bachelor's degree Minors are optional for Psychology majors Minors must be declared online through MyUCF

False

False

All of the above were possibilities Computer Science Philosophy Biology and Life Sciences Math Anthropology English/Technical Writing

Psychologists

Therapy Human Resources Residential Care

True

about 25%

SER

51

Expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations

Step One - Awareness, Knowledge, and Assessment

Obtain practical experience through part-time or summer jobs such as camp counselor, tutor, or resident hall advisor.

True

Psychiatrist

Psychiatrists

$70,700

expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations

4000

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) School Psychologist

False

False

Chronological

specific and difficult

1 page

a person has large gaps in employment

projective

Puzzle

a person's previous salary

active

functional resume

all of the above the internet your social network newspaper listings

False

False

Hiring or promoting from within

All of the above Consider getting hired in a lower level position Consider taking a temporary position Consider working as an intern or volunteer

False

False

True

False

business/private industry

True

Integrity Scholarship Community Excellence Creativity

American Psychological Association

Establishing relationship of trust

False

False

Skills Personality Interests

work-home balance status helping others safety achievement autonomy income

Investigative : Conventional Artistic Realistic Social Enterprising

Intuitive Thinking Sensing Judging Introversion Feeling Perceiving Extroversion

Common "NF" career paths

Thinking types Feeling types Intuitive types Sensing types

Beliefs

Emotional Reasoning

External Conflict

All of the above What are my skills and abilities? What do I want to do?" How do my values related to possible career choices? What is stopping me from doing what I want to do? What majors tend to be a good fit for individuals with my personality type & interests?

All of these are available UCF Counseling and Psychological Services Center UCF Psychology Advising Center UCF Career Services UCF Virtual Career Center

Trait or Factor Theory

better adjustment to current employment grounding in the face of a changing career enviroment better overall health and wellbeing more positive attitudes about work better attendance in high school Correct! higher levels of self-esteem

Sexual Intimacy

research experience

family background or personal experience with psychological issues that led to your interest in psychology

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

GRE General Test

Graduate Study in Psychology

False

Clarification of interests and goals Skill development Increased self awareness Networking

practice and research training

Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Writing

True

False

all of the above should be avoided

False

False

80,000-90,000 college students

almost 95% of psychology majors enter the workforce upon degree completion. About 5% go on to graduate school 61% work in business and industry 30% work in education 9% work in government agencies

1. Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking 2. Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World 3. Communication 4. Leadership and Teamwork (Professional Development) 5. The Knowledge Base of Psychology (this is content knowledge of psychology)

Relevant Experience (Internships, fieldwork, paid or volunteer-- to use and test out skills taught in the classroom) Demonstrated Leadership (Clubs, organizations, fraternities/sororities, on the job, in sports, or in the classroom. Passion for the Industry (Enthusiasm and excitement for the industry to which you are applying for the job) Teamwork Ability Self-Starter/Initiative/Problem-Solving Skills Analytical Skills (Specifically mentioned: Powerpoint and Excel skills) Interpersonal Skills (Able to meet new people, work well with customers) Communication Skills (Aware of one's communication style and how you come across to others/ be perceptive of how the particular audience wants to be communicated with-- for example, do not be informal or pushy with the Vice President etc...) Flexibility and Adaptability (Adjust to change quickly, quick problem solving)

OVERALL GPA of 2.0 or higher to earn your Bachelor's degree. UCF GPA of 2.0 or higher to earn your Bachelor's degree. PSYCHOLOGY GPA of 2.0 higher or higher to earn your Bachelor's degree. SEMESTER GPA of 2.0: You must also earn a 2.0 or higher GPA each semester in order to stay in good academic standing. If you earn below a 2.0 GPA for a semester, you will be placed on Academic Probation. If you continue to drop below a GPA of 2.0 the following semester, you will be placed on Academic Suspension.

PSY 3204C Statistical Methods in Psychology PSY 3213C (PR: PSY3204C) Research Methods in Psychology PSB 3002 Physiological Psychology PSY 4604 History and Systems of Psychology PSY 4043 Psychology Capstone

Maintain a Very High GPA Take Undergraduate Courses and Electives that shape your studies toward your graduate school area of study. Seek relevant work/life experience Demonstrate Involvement and Leadership! Obtain Research Experience if you are applying to doctoral programs in psychology

Undergraduate Fieldwork provides an opportunity for advanced undergraduate Psychology majors to become involved, in the application of psychology, under supervision of a trained professionals. The role of the student in the placement is not limited to passive observation, but rather most placements provide active involvement as appropriate to the student's level of training. These experiences have several purposes: 1. The opportunity to test the principles obtained in the classroom against the realities of delivering human services or counseling with agencies; 2. The opportunity to explore vocational alternatives in light of further professional training that would be needed in the setting, or to utilize certain settings as a type of apprenticeship/internship looking towards immediate employment upon graduation; 3. The opportunity to earn upper level psychology credits. Requirements for Fieldwork: Junior or senior standing with the majority of coursework completed. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Completed coursework appropriate to the applied setting. Students must apply and be accepted for fieldwork by the Undergraduate Coordinator in their area of interest. Faculty Contact: Dr. Monique Levermore

PSY 4932 Instructional Experiences in Undergraduate Psychology (aka Teaching Assistant Internship): For advanced psychology majors who want to explore teaching as part of their professional development. This experience provides students with the opportunity to work closely with professors in the Psychology Department. Must have already completed and earned an "A" in the course you are to TA for Minimum of 3.0 GPA After earning an "A" in a course, simply ask your professor if you can be their TA. If you are approved, bring a note from your professor to the Psychology Advising Center in the Psychology Building PSY 250, and you will be issued a permission number so that you can enroll in PSY 4932 Instructional Experiences in Undergraduate Psychology. You register for PSY 4932 Instructional Experiences in Undergraduate Psychology during your first semester as a Teaching Assistant. PSY 4932 Instructional Experiences in Undergraduate Psychology is an online 3-credit course graded Satisfactory (S)/Unsatisfactory (U), that coincides with the work you complete with a faculty member. TA duties will vary depending on the professor with whom you work.

chronological and functional resumes

Social Skills Communication Skills Information Gathering/Processing Skills Numerical/Computer/Psychometric Skills

Communication Skills (verbal and written) Honesty/Integrity Teamwork Skills Interpersonal/People/Social Skills Motivation/Initiative Strong Work Ethic (hard working, conscientious) Analytical Skills Flexibility/Adaptability Computer Skills Self-Confidence

A "vita" is short for curriculum vitae (sometimes abbreviated C.V.) and is similar to a Resume except that a vita is typically multiple pages in length. A vita is used in both the academic and medical fields. The CV is designed to include all academic accomplishments, relevant work experience and skills, awards and honors, and professional presentations and publications. Here is an excellent sample of a vita from a social psychology web site (http://www.socialpsychology.org/vitatemplate.htm). Also attached below is an example from a UCF students who applied to doctoral programs:

To promote welfare of consumers To maintain competence To protect confidentiality and privacy To act responsibly To avoid exploitation To uphold the integrity of the profession