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Careers and
Experiential Learning in
Psychology
Career and Advanced Study Team
Dr. Andrea Dottolo, Dr. Alice Frye, Dr. Mary Duell,
Dr. Lauren Beaulieu, Dr. Richard Siegel
In this workshop….
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What do UML psych grads do?
How do I determine my interests?
What kinds of experiential
learning opportunities are
available in psychology?
What can Career Services do?
What kinds of careers are related
to my degree in psychology?
Some Graduation Data
Graduates: Advanced
Degrees Earned
Graduates: What Are They
Doing?
How do I determine my
interests?
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What kind of work do you enjoy?
In what specific area of development would you
like to pursue a career (public health, planning,
finance, human rights, education, environment,
etc.)?
What skills do you have or need to acquire to
meet your career objective and how will the
job/internship help you meet those goals (field
work, practical experience, opportunities for
networking or building professional
relationships)?
What kind of institution do you want to work
with?
What is your desired income?
Do you have an interest in a particular
geographical area or issue area?
Experiential Learning in
Psychology
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“Internships” are typically
learning opportunities outside
the classroom that may be
For course credit (or not)
 Paid (or unpaid)
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The psychology department
does NOT offer what we call
“internships” for course credit
but several other experiential
learning opportunities instead
Experiential Learning in
Psychology
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Community Service Learning
47.486 (1, 2, or 3 credits)
Research Service Learning 47.488
(1, 2, or 3 credits)
Practicum 47.496 (3 credits)
All of these require permission numbers by
instructor. Advising workshops will provide more
information about options for next semester.
This does not mean that you should not pursue
experiential learning that is not for course credit!
Students seek experiential
learning…
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as a way to connect their academic
training with the external world
to "test out" a possible career
direction
to earn money in order to stay in
school
to develop skills
to gain experience and professional
contacts
Experiential learning
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Demonstrate greater career focus,
and thus have more full-time
employment options after graduation
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Strengthen lessons learned in school
while applying them alongside
professionals
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Often an expectation for many
graduate programs and jobs
Internships—some options
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Idealist.org – Community search
engine
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cgcareers.org - Common Good
Careers
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Twc.edu - The Washington Center
Mission-Based-Massachusetts yahoo philanthropic group
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Career.uml.edu – Career Links –
paid and unpaid internships available
Volunteering
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Employers are 95% more likely
to hire a recent graduate who
has professional experience”
www.mvhub.com - database for
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Merrimack Valley nonprofits
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www.uml.edu/clubs -Reach Out
RiverHawk
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www.americorps.gov
www.peacecorps.gov
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Study done by the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE)
Networking: Make the most of
professional development
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Young Nonprofit Professionals
Network (YNPN)
Internship/Job Postings
 Networking events
 Trainings/Workshops (professional
development)
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LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com –
online worldwide social
networking site
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“The 10 Worst Mistakes of First-Time Job Hunters” by Kelly Eggers
Student Gains
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Experience
Knowledge
Confidence/Self-esteem
Networks
Resume builders
Transferable skills
Well roundedness
Career Services
328 Southwick Hall
(978) 934-2355
career.uml.edu
Dana Norton
Career Services
Individual Career Counseling
Appointments
Career assessments (MBTI, Focus,
SkillScan)
 Career exploration
 Resume/cover letter assistance
 Interview preparation/practice
interviews
 Graduate school consultation
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Career Services
Website: career.uml.edu
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What Can I Do With This Major?
FOCUS
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CareerLINK (online job/internship/co-op
listings)
Hot News (information,
announcements, events)
How-to Articles
Career Videos
Career Services
Events
Career fairs
 Workshops (career fair prep,
interviewing, etc.)
 Employer info sessions/on-campus
interviewing
 Dine & Dress for Success
 Daily drop-in hours (posted on
career.uml.edu)
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Career Services
Career Research
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Indeed.com:
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Idealist.org:
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set up alerts to research jobs in
industries of interest
information & jobs pertaining to non-profit
sectors
American Psychological
Association:
research careers in Psychology
 www.apa.org
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career.uml.edu:
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Click on “What Can I Do With This Major”
and then “Links”
What kinds of careers are
related to my degree in
psychology?
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Human Services
Research
Education
Human Resources
Business & Industry
Massachusetts Graduate
Programs
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Many MA, MS and Ph.D.
programs statewide
Counseling, Education, Clinical
Psychology, Social Work
Statewide website list will be
posted on the CAST website
Or you can contact Alice Frye
([email protected])
Sample
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UMass Lowell
http://www.uml.edu/catalog/grad
uate/colleges/fahss/psychology/
master.htm
MA in Community Social
Psychology
Join the psychology club!
For more information, visit the
psychology website at
http://www.uml.edu/FAHSS/psych
ology/default.html