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Graduate School Presentation
Addiction StudiesPsychologySocial Work
Section 1: Graduate School Factors Section 2: Funding Graduate School and Debt Issues Section 3: Employment and Earnings
Section 1
Considering Graduate School: Decision Factors
Consider your long term goals
Social work? Maybe important depends on the type of practice you desire
Population, or specialization Geography Job Outlook: LSW, LCSW, LICSW MSW: application to future career choices/options Standard for professional independent practice
Section 1
Considering Graduate School: Decision Factors Psychology or Addiction Studies Academic career: yes Applied areas
clinical or counseling: yes I/O: possibly
Research will be a component of most programs
Helpful Sources for Decision Making
Professors/Advisors Graduate school students at your university Web sites with focus on your discipline and
specialties Books with focus on graduate schools for your
discipline
TABLE 1APsychology Programs
Emphasis placed on admission criteria
Admission criteria Doctoral Master’s
Extracurricular activity Low Low to Medium
Work experience Medium Medium
Clinically related public service Medium Medium
GRE/MAT scores Medium to high Medium to high
Research experience High Medium
GPA High High
Letters of recommendation High High
Statement of goals and objective
High High
Interview High High
Source: Pate, W. E II (2001). Analyses of Data from Graduate Study in Psychology:1999 – 2000. Retrieved March 2, 2005 from http://research.apa.org/grad00contents.html
TABLE 1BSocial Work
Emphasis placed on admission criteria Preparation for the Professional Practice of Social Work Academic Preparation a crucial BEGINNING point Must demonstrate ability to integrate theory into practice
Two Questions:1. Academic preparation and ability to succeed2. Has the applicant’s interest in the field been tested & what
contributions can the applicant make to the profession
Source: Retrieved March 2, 2005 from http://sociawork.tripod.com/graduate.html
Social Work Table 1B Continued
GPA Post-Sophmore Overall
GRE or MAT Letters of Recommendation Work and Volunteer Experiences Statement of Purpose/Supplementary Statement
Writing sample Educational and Professional Goals Experience & Exposure to the Profession “Fit” with Program/Specialization
Revised GREImplemented August 1, 2011
Verbal Reasoning Reading Comprehension Text Completion Sentence Equivalencehttp://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/prepare/verbal_reasoning
Quantitative Reasoning basic mathematical skills understanding of elementary
mathematical concepts ability to reason quantitatively
and to model and solve problems with quantitative methods http://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/prepare/quantitative_reasoning
Analytical Writing 30 minute “Analyze an Issue”
task 30 minute”Analyze an Argument “
taskhttp://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/prepare/analytical_writing
Analytic Writing Scale 0 – 6: unrevised
Revised Scale for Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning Sections 130 – 170
Preparation for Revised GREhttp://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/
prepare
Verbal Reasoning
Analyze and draw conclusions from discourse; reason from incomplete data; identify author's assumptions and/or perspective; understand multiple levels of meaning such as literal, figurative and author's intent.
Select important points; distinguish major from minor or relevant points; summarize text; understand the structure of a text.
Understand the meanings of words, sentences and entire texts; understand relationships among words and among concepts.
Verbal Reasoning Sample Questions http://www.ets.org/gre/institutions/about/general/verbal_reasoning_
sample_questions
Quantitative Reasoning
Understand quantitative information. Interpret and analyze quantitative information. Solve problems using mathematical models. Apply basic mathematical skills and elementary mathematical concepts
of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, probability and statistics.
Quantitative Reasoning Sample Questions http://www.ets.org/gre/institutions/about/general/quantitative_reaso
ning_sample_questions
Analytic Writing
Articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively. Examine claims and accompanying evidence. Support ideas with relevant reasons and examples. Sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion. Control the elements of standard written English.
Analytical Writing Sample Questions http://www.ets.org/gre/institutions/about/general/analytical_writing
_sample_questions
Table 1A: Verbal and Quantitative Interpretive Data Used on Score ReportsGRE Data Percentile Ranks: New Scale (130 – 170)
(Based on the performance of all examinees who tested betweenAugust 1, 2011, and April 30, 2013) Taken from Score Use Guide at https://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/gre_guide_table1a.pdf on October 10, 2013
Percent of Examinees Scoring Lower than Selected Scaled ScoresScaled Score
VerbalReasoning
Quantitative Reasoning
170 99 98
169168167166165
9998979695
9796959391
164163162161160
9391898784
8987848178
159158157156155
8178737066
7572696561
154153152151150
6258534944
5753494541
Scaled Score
VerbalReasoning
Q1uantitative Reasoning
149148147146145
4036322824
3733292522
144143142141140
2118151210
181513118
139138137136135
76532
65322
134133132131130
2111
111
Table 1B: Analytical Writing Interpretive Data Used on Score ReportsFrom GRE Data for Percentile RanksAnalytic Writing Scale Not Revised
(Based on the performance of all examinees who tested between August 1, 2011, and April 30, 2013) Taken from Score Use Guide at https://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/gre_guide_table1a.pdf on October 10, 2013)
Score Levels Percent of Examinees Scoring Lower than Selected Scaled Scores Analytical writing
6.0 99
5.5 97
5.0 93
4.5 78
4.0 54
3.5 35
3.0 14
2.5 6
2.0 2
1.5 1
1.0
0.5
0.0
Table 1C: Average Performance Statistics on the GRE revised General TestRetrieved from https://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/gre_guide_table1a.pdf on October 10, 2013
Six percent of examinees did not provide gender data
Verbal Reasoning
QuantitativeReasoning
AnalyticWriting
Mean 150.75 151.91 3.61
StandardDeviation
8.40 8.79 0.85
Number of Examinees
952,816 953,916 949,103
Percent Women
52
PercentMen
42
General Test Percentage Distribution of Scores for Psychology and Social Work (Based on the performance of seniors and nonenrolled college graduates who tested between
August 1, 2011 and April 30, 2013). Taken from Score Use Guide at https://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/gre_guide.pdf on October 10, 2013)
From Table 4: Percent of Examinees Scoring Within the Selected Scaled Scores
PsychologyVerbal Quantitative
Social WorkVerbal Quantitative
170 0.3 0.1 0.2 0.0
165-169 3.o 1.1 1.8 0.5
160-164 10.8 4.6 7.0 1.6
155-159 22.6 13.4 16.3 6.3
150-154 26.6 24.6 21.7 15.7
145-149 22.1 27.1 25.0 24.6
140-144 11.2 20.2 18.1 27.9
135-139 2.8 7.6 7.9 18.7
130-134 0.6 1.3 2.0 4.7
N 42,415 42,414 5,120 5,117
Mean 152 149 149 145
St. Dev 7 7 7 7
General Test Percentage Distribution of Scores for Psychology and Social Work (Based on the performance of seniors and nonenrolled college graduates who tested between
August 1, 2011 and April 30, 2013 Taken from Score Use Guide at https://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/gre_guide.pdf on October 10, 2013)
From Table 4: Percent of Examinees Scoring Within the Selected Scaled Scores for Analytic Writing
Psychology Social Work
5.5 & 6.0 3.0 1.8
4.5 & 5.0 26.6 19.1
3.5 & 4.0 51.5 48.4
2.5 & 3.0 17.3 25.7
1.5 & 2.0 1.5 4.7
0.5 & 1.0 0.0 0.3
0.0 0.0 0.0
N 42,339 5,111
Mean 3.9 3.6
St. Dev. 0.7 0.8
Graduate School Programs: Role of GPA and GRE
TABLE 2APsychology Programs: 1990’s GRE Test
Doctoral Master’sMinimum Average Minimum Average
% Req Score Score % Req Score Score
GRE-Verbal47 535
≈ 156569
≈ 15841 473
≈ 151513
≈ 154
GRE-Quantitative 47 541≈ 145
617≈ 149
40 475≈ 143
552≈ 146
GRE-Verbal and Quantitative
38 1066 1161 32 975 1057
GRE – WrittenNo Data: not used in old version (Analytical)
GRE-Subject (Psychology)
21 567 628 12 518 569
MAT 2 60 52 6 46 47
Overall Undergraduate GPA
49 3.04 3.53 55 2.90 3.33
Last Two Years GPA 3.61 25 3.00 3.45
Psychology GPA 3.66 24 3.05 3.48Source: Pate, W. E II (2001). Analyses of Data from Graduate Study in Psychology:1999 – 2000. Retrieved March 2, 2005 from http://research.apa.org/grad00contents.html
Note: ≈ values Under GRE Verbal& GRE QuantitativeAre approximate Conversion scores From old GRE scale Taken from https://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/gre_guide.pdf on October 10, 2012
TABLE 2BSocial Work
GPA Type of program to consider
≥ 3.5 Doctoral or Master’s3.0 – 3.49 Master’s, possibly Doctoral2.75 < 3.0 possibly Master’s
Source: Retrieved March 2, 2005 from http://sociawork.tripod.com/graduate.html
Selection of Graduate School
Start process early
Research schools to find best fit for youinternetbooks
Select schools with faculty you think you would like to work within social work, select your specialization
USNEWS and World Report school rankingsfederal and private funding information
Consider cost of school and living
Selection of Graduate School in Social Work
All schools are not the same CSWE Accredited State Social Work Licensing Requirements Pursue all forms of scholarships/financial aid Field Work Options Clinical to Policy Continuum Clinical concentration areas Areas of practice: elderly, children and families, military Macro concentrations
Special Considerations
Information requested by graduate schools
GPA GRE Letters of recommendation Research experience Statement of goals and interests
How many schools do I apply to?
Enough to maximize chances of getting accepted yet have some money left over after applying
Ask if program acceptance is on set date or revolving
One strategy for using school rankings (tier system)Ranking Number of schoolslong shots 2 or 3good shots 2 or 3about guaranteed 2 or 3
Potential types of interviews
Phone In person
Section 2
Funding Graduate School and Debt Issues
From TABLE 3Psychology
Doctoral MastersField Acceptance Enrollment Acceptance Enrollment
Health Service Fields17% 67% 59% 72%
Research/other Fields 23% 57% 60% 67%
Overall 21% 62% 59% 71%
Health service fields: clinical, community, counseling, health, school, other health service provider fieldsResearch/other fields: cognitive, developmental, educational, experimental, IO, general, Comparative (neuroscience/physiological/biological), personality, quantitative, other research/other fieldsSource: Pate, W. E II (2001). Analyses of Data from Graduate Study in Psychology:1999 – 2000. Retrieved March 2, 2005 from http://research.apa.org/grad00contents.html
Cost of Graduate Psychology: 2009 – 10Median Tuition
Doctoral Master’sTuition
per academic
year
Public Private Overall (Public/ Private and Doctoral /Masters Departments
State Res. $7,789 $27,993 $7,200
Non-State Res.
$18,447 $28,113 $15,888
Tuition/credit hour
State Res. $346 $950 $7,200
Non-State Res.
$773 $950 $340
Adapted from http://www.apa.org/workforce/publications/11-grad-study/table-27.pdf and http://www.apa.org/workforce/publications/11-grad-study/table-28.pdf on September 29, 2010
Health Service Provider FieldsHealth Service Provider Fields Research/Other FieldsResearch/Other Fields
Category Percentage
Own Earnings or Family Support
24.4
University RA/TA 28.1
Loans 37.2
Grants 2.6
Other 6.1
Not Specified 1.6
Category Percentage
Own Earnings or Family Support
10.0
University RA/TA 60.5
Loans 13.0
Grants 8.7
Other 7.0
Not Specified 0.8
Primary Sources of Financial Support by Broad Subfield for Recent Doctorates (includes PsyDs) in Psychology: 2007
Taken from Pate & Finno (2009) http://www.apa.org/workforce/presentations/grad-debt-salaries.pdf on October 31, 2011 Source: APA 2007 Early Career Psychologist Survey. Compiled by APA Center for Workforce Studies, April 2009.
PhDPhD PsyDPsyD
Category Percentage
Own Earnings or Family Support
20
University RA/TA 44
Loans 17
Grants 14
Other 3
Not Specified 3
Category Percentage
Own Earnings or Family Support
33
University RA/TA 3
Loans 38
Grants 21
Other 2
Not Specified 4
Primary Sources of Financial Support by Broad Subfield for Recent Doctorates in Psychology: 2007
Taken from Pate & Finno (2009) http://www.apa.org/workforce/presentations/grad-debt-salaries.pdf on October 31, 2011
Source: APA 2007 Early Career Psychologist Survey. Compiled by APA Center for Workforce Studies, April 2009.
First-Year Psychology Graduate Students Funding: 2009 -10 * does not include student loans
Doctoral Master’s
Median Public Private Public Private
TA Pay/year $12,623 $14,000 $6,502 $3,675
Hours worked/week
20.0 17.0 20.0 14.5
RA Pay/year $12,933 $6,425 $6,574 $3,150
Hours worked/week
20.0 12.0 18.0 12.5
Traineeships
Pay/year $14,516 $15,000 $6,000 $6,750
Hours worked/week
20.0 11.0 13.0 17.0
Fellowships
Pay/year $15,000 $5,200 $2,000 $2,170
Hours worked/week
7.5 0.0 0.0 0.0
Adapted from http://www.apa.org/workforce/publications/11-grad-study/table-29.pdf on September 29, 2010
Advanced Psychology Graduate Students Funding: 2009 -10 * does not include student loans
Doctoral Master’s
Median Public Private Public Private
TA Pay/year $13,534 $6,000 $7,000 $3,288
Hours worked/week
20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0
RA Pay/year $13,682 $6,600 $6,667 $3,400
Hours worked/week
20.0 12.0 16.0 10.0
Traineeships
Pay/year $13,569 $15,000 $5,000 $7,375
Hours worked/week
20.0 15.0 15.0 20.0
Fellowships
Pay/year $15,000 $5,000 $2,300 $2,400
Hours worked/week
7.5 0.0 0.0 5.0
Adapted from http://www.apa.org/workforce/publications/11-grad-study/table-29.pdf on September 29, 2010
Primary Sources of Financial SupportFull-Time Social Work Master’s Students
Student Loans 44.4 % of students University Grants 24.2% Work Study 7.8% State/Local Government Grants 5.8% Federal Child Welfare Grants 4.1% Research/Graduate Assistantships 3.0%
Source: NASW, 1999
Health Service Provider Subfields
Research /Other Subfields
No Debt 22.6 % 50.4%
Debt 77.0% 49.6%
Median $70,000 $35,000
Mean $78,360 $46,743
SD $53,569 $40,009
Debt Related to Graduate EducationReported by Recent Doctorates in Psychology: 2007
Overall: No Debt: 31.5% Debt: 68.2%
Taken from Pate & Finno (2009) http://www.apa.org/workforce/presentations/grad-debt-salaries.pdf on October 31, 2011
Source: APA 2007 Early Career Psychologist Survey. Compiled by APA Center for Workforce Studies, April 2009.
PhD (n = 512)PhD (n = 512) PsyD (n = 230)PsyD (n = 230)
Category Percentage
< 10K 14
10 – 20 K 13
20 – 40 K 21
40 – 60 K 18
60 – 80 K 11
80 – 100 K 10
100 – 120 K 4
> 120 K 9
Category Percentage
< 10K 1
10 – 20 K 4
20 – 40 K 7
40 – 60 K 12
60 – 80 K 12
80 – 100 K 22
100 – 120 K 12
> 120 K 32
Level of Debt by Degree for Recent Doctorates in Psychology: 2007
Taken from Pate & Finno (2009) http://www.apa.org/workforce/presentations/grad-debt-salaries.pdf on October 31, 2011
Source: APA 2007 Early Career Psychologist Survey. Compiled by APA Center for Workforce Studies, April 2009.
AMOUNT OF EDUCATIONAL DEBT
$100,00 or more 1%$80,000–$99,999 3%$60,000–$79,999 7%$40,000–$59,999 18%$20,000–$39,999 31%$10,000–$19,999 21%$5,000–$9,999 12%Less than $5,000 7%
52% incurred between $10,000 and $39,999 in educational debt
Whitaker, T. (2008). In the red: Social workers and educational debt. NASW Membership Workforce Study. Washington, DC: National Association of Social Workers.
Debt Related to Graduate Education-Social Work
69% incurred debt to finance their Social Work Education
Section 3
Employment and Earnings
PhD (n = 512)PhD (n = 512) PsyDPsyD
Category Percentage
Employed Full-time
67.5
Employed Part-time
7.1
Postdoctorate 22.8
Unemployed, Seeking
1.2
Unemployed, Not Seeking
1.4
Category Percentage
Employed Full-time
69.6
Employed Part-time
13.2
Postdoctorate 12.5
Unemployed, Seeking
3.0
Unemployed, Not Seeking
1.7
Employment Status for Recent Doctorates in Psychology: 2007
Taken from Pate & Finno (2009) http://www.apa.org/workforce/presentations/grad-debt-salaries.pdf on October 31, 2011
Source: APA 2007 Early Career Psychologist Survey. Compiled by APA Center for Workforce Studies, April 2009.
2009 Preliminary Data
Full-time Salaries of Doctoral-level Psychologists:$50,000 - $180,000varies depending on the employment setting
Full-time Salaries of Master’s-level Psychologists:$42,000 - $80,000varies depending on the employment setting
Both degree options: Applied settings with some I/O focus higher salaries