ERIC Number: EJ1055241
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Apr
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Characteristics of Programs That Maximize Psychology Major Success
Stoloff, Michael L.; Good, Megan Rodgers; Smith, Kristen L.; Brewster, JoAnne
Teaching of Psychology, v42 n2 p99-108 Apr 2015
We conducted a national survey of psychology department chairs, and, based on their responses, we concluded that psychology programs differ in the number of students enrolled in various types of classes; the degree of focus on each of the goals recommended by the "American Psychological Association (APA) Guidelines for an Undergraduate Psychology Education"; the frequency of student participation in research, study abroad, and field placement; and the frequency of student-faculty interactions. We describe the percentage of psychology majors who have these program-relevant experiences. We also demonstrate that there are relationships between key high-impact activities and graduate school attendance, assessment test scores, and program completion rate. Based on the findings, we suggest how psychology programs may be able to help students to maximize their success.
Descriptors: Psychology, Majors (Students), Success, Program Descriptions, National Surveys, Department Heads, Administrator Attitudes, Enrollment Trends, Class Size, Guidelines, Behavioral Objectives, Student Participation, Incidence, Research Projects, Study Abroad, Field Experience Programs, Teacher Student Relationship, Attendance, Scores, Graduation Rate, Online Courses, Student Experience, School Statistics, Educational Practices, Likert Scales, Research Skills, Communication Skills, Technological Literacy, Extracurricular Activities, Graduate Study, Online Surveys
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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