Julie Osland wrote: > > > 1) why would a student consider this degree (not just from our school, > but a Master's in Experimental in general? >
Because they can't currently get into a program that leads to a PhD (or at least can't get into the one they ultimately want to get into), but they are hoping that after having successfully completed an MA they can then get into a PhD program (that is more to their liking). > 2) what are the future demands for such a degree? Future demand for graduate degrees will go up (as BAs become worth less and less because more and more people have them). How much this will extend to MAs in exptl psych is anyone's guess. > > 3) what is the potential job market for those with this degree? As BAs become devalued, Master's Degrees are becoming more important as a qualification for professional jobs of many kinds. Exptl Psych MAs will probably have little *specific* value, but often employers just want to see evidence of graduate education and are not particularly picky about what field it was in. The statistical and laboratory training of a Master's in exptl psych may provide specific skills that are of use in a number of different work settings. (e.g., corporate research labs, public opinion companies, certain government jobs) > > 4) what are the potential graduate programs available to those who > obtain a Master's in Experimental Psych? Many PhD psychology program allow a number of students with MAs from other institutions to enter. Also an MA in epxtl psych may serve as distinctive preliminary training for various programs in history of science, science studies, philosophy of science, etc. > > 5)I know that the APA does not accredit Master's programs, but is > there any standard set of criteria for what those with a Master's in > Experimental should be able to/prepared to do? I believe that APA accreditation only applies to clinical (and other applied?) programs. Chris -- Christopher D. Green Department of Psychology York University Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 Canada 416-736-2100 ex. 66164 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.yorku.ca/christo/ "Part of respecting another person is taking the time to criticise his or her views." - Melissa Lane, in a /Guardian/ obituary for philosopher Peter Lipton ================================= --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
