Determining Feasibility of a Professional Psychology Career
I. Introduction
A. Overview of Problem with Majoring in Psychology
B. Purpose of Report and Relevance to UBC Undergraduate Psychology Students
C. Expanded Definition of Professional Psychologist
D. Brief Description of Research Methods (survey, informational interviews, government reports, and articles) Used
E. Limitations of Research Methods (survey, informational interviews, government reports, and articles) Used
F. Summary of Recommendations
II. Data Section
A. Key Factors in a Professional Psychology Career
1. Responsibilities: Research, Practice, and Teaching
a)Informational interviews with Dr. Odic and Dr. Steven Barners: work setting, job description
2. Employment Outlook (Growth Rate)
3. Technical Skills Required
a) Informational interviews with Dr. Odic and Dr. Steven Barners: work setting, non-psychology-related activities, and job description
b) Survey of graduate psychology students preparing to enter the field: ranking of skills, factors of successful individuals in the field
4. Other Skills and Qualities Required
a) Informational interviews with Dr. Odic and Dr. Steven Barners: advice, non- psychology-related activities
b) Survey of graduate psychology students preparing to enter the field: advice, factors of successful individuals in the field
5. Advantages of the Career
a) Informational interviews with Dr. Odic and Dr. Steven Barners: Best thing about the field, advice
6. Drawbacks of the Career
a) Informational interviews with Dr. Odic and Dr. Steven Barners: least favorite thing about the field
B. Comparison of Entry Options (analysis of survey and informational interview data on topics related to training/education)
1. Option One: Master’s Degree in Psychology
2. Option Two: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
3. Option Three: Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D)
4. An Overall Comparison by Relative Advantage
III. Conclusion
A. Summary of Findings
B. Interpretation and Impact of Findings
C. Final Recommendations and Further Applications
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