Date of Award
8-1985
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Richard W. Malott
Second Advisor
Dr. Dale M. Brethower
Third Advisor
Dr. R. Wayne Fuqua
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
The present investigation evaluated the relation between additional undergraduate practical training in psychology (other than standard course credit) and the graduate school or career choice of graduates with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Based on data from questionnaires and university student records, the results indicated a positive, significant relation between graduate school choice and subsequent career choice, although there was no significant relation between additional applied training and career choice. The results also showed no significant relation between grade point average and career choice, and sex and career choice. The conclusions suggested several outside variables that may influence students' decisions about career choice; but more importantly, the standard course requirements for undergraduate psychology students at the time of the study already placed a strong emphasis on practical training, so any additional training might have little affect on increasing the probability of students entering graduate school or a career in psychology or human services.
Recommended Citation
Hinga-Wright, Nancy S., "Applied Undergraduate Training in Psychology and Career Choice" (1985). Masters Theses. 1380.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/1380