Undergraduate Education - Answers The first level of postsecondary education
-Associates (2yrs)
-Bachelor's (4yrs)
Graduate Education - Answers Further education after a bachelor's degree
-Master's (1-3yrs)
-Doctoral (4-7yrs)
-Professional Degrees (varies)
Degree required to apply to graduate school - Answers Bachelor's Degree (BA, BS) from an accredited
institution
Degree required to prescribe medication in all 50 states - Answers M.D. (medical doctor)
PhD vs PsyD - Answers PhD - Focused on research and statistics
PsyD - Focused on practical application and therapy
Licensing between states - Answers States may vary in required supervised hours, degree types, exams,
renewal, and titles
When to ask for a recommendation/reference for a job - Answers 1-2 weeks in advance
When to ask for a letter of recommendation for grad school? - Answers AT LEAST 4-6 weeks in advance
Typical cost to apply to grad school - Answers $50-150 per application/school
BA vs BS - Answers BA - Bachelor of Arts (humanities based)
BS - Bachelor of Science (more technical/research focused)
Chronological Resume - Answers Highlights work experience in order from most recent to oldest
Functional Resume - Answers Focuses on skills and abilities rather than work history - good for people
with less experience
CV - Answers Curriculum Vitae
-Details academic & professional history
-Education, experience related to education, activities/affiliations related to educational experience
Who is likely to ask for a CV? - Answers -Universities/grad schools
-Research orgs/labs