Careers in Psychology: Academic and Beyond

What is typically required to pursue a career in psychology at a 4-year institution of higher education?

• A bachelor's degree
• A master's degree
• A doctoral degree
• A professional certification

What does PhD stand for in the context of psychology degrees?

• Doctor of Psychology
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Doctor of Psychiatry
• Doctor of Physiology

What is a dissertation in the context of earning a PhD?

• A short research paper
• A long research paper or bundled published articles
• An oral exam
• A series of lectures

In the United States, what typically happens before a PhD is conferred?

• The dissertation is published
• The candidate gives a public lecture
• The dissertation is defended before a committee
• The candidate completes a teaching internship

What are the three primary responsibilities often divided among faculty at colleges and universities?

• Teaching, research, and service
• Advising, grading, and publishing
• Lecturing, experimenting, and counseling
• Writing, presenting, and mentoring

Why might faculty members move from one institution to another?

• For higher salaries
• To find the best personal fit
• To avoid teaching responsibilities
• To gain more research funding

Who might be brought in to teach courses when full-time faculty cannot cover all classes?

• Graduate students
• Adjunct faculty members
• High school teachers
• Retired professors

What is typically true about adjunct faculty members?

• They have primary careers outside academia
• They always hold doctoral degrees
• They are full-time employees of the university
• They only teach graduate-level courses

What type of degree do many people teaching at 2-year colleges typically hold?

• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctoral degree

What type of position might a PhD holder seek if they enjoy research but not teaching?

• Dean of students
• Department chair
• Research-focused faculty position
• Academic advisor