Introduction to Psychology 1/IPSY101/Contemporary Psychology/Overview

In this learning pathway we will explore contemporary perspectives in psychology along with a variety of career options. As you make your way through this learning pathway, consider how an education in psychology might serve your own career goals.

Orientation

Rajiv Jhangiani provides a brief orientation to this learning pathway on contemporary psychology.

Video signpost: Contemporary Psychology

Objectives

By the end of this learning pathway you should be able to:

• Summarize each of the major subdisciplines of psychology
• Explain how professional organizations such as the American Psychological Association reflect the diversity of psychology
• Specify the requirements of a PhD in psychology
• Compare the employment sectors for graduates with a BA in Psychology vs. graduates with a PhD in psychology.
• Contrast the differences between the PhD, PsyD, and MD degrees.