Education Directorate Staff. (2021, April 1). Bridging education and career: Program experiences and career outcomes of psychology graduates. https://www.apa.org/members/content/bridging-education-career
Every year, more than 6,000 students graduate with a doctoral degree in psychology. But what happens to students after graduation? How prepared are they to succeed in their careers?
Based on a collaborative project by the Council of Graduate Schools and the American Psychological Association, this webinar presents valuable information on program outcomes and career pathways for psychology graduates, along with actionable insights that institutions can use to improve their programs and career services.
In this presentation you learn:
- how and when psychology doctorate students are moving across work sectors;
- what skills psychology doctorate students say are most important for them to successfully perform their jobs, and how different skills are valued in different work sectors;
- how well-prepared psychology doctorate students say they were for their careers; and
- six actions you can take to improve your program and help students achieve their career goals.
Moderator:
Jessica Conroy, data analyst for the American Psychological Association's Center for Workforce Studies
Panelists:
- Luona Lin, senior research officer at APA Center for Workforce Studies
- Christian West, graduate student researcher at the Council of Graduate Schools
- Karen Stamm, PhD, director of the APA Center for Workforce Studies
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