APS

31st APS Annual Convention · 2019

Employability Skills and the Psychology Major

Washington, DC · May 2019

Poster · Teaching Institute Poster

  • Tracy Zinn
    James Madison University
  • Emily Booker
    James Madison University
  • Aaron Baillargeon
    James Madison University
  • Amani McCoy
    James Madison University
  • Morgan Delong
    James Madison University
  • Emily Thornton
    James Madison University
  • Catherine Fisher
    James Madison University
  • Prescilla Machalany
    James Madison University

Abstract

Research indicates certain skills acquired in university might be linked to workplace engagement later. The present study examined James Madison University psychology and APA objectives to see if students are obtaining these skills in major courses. Using alumni data, the relationship between these skills and self-report workplace engagement were discussed.

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