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Week 5 Discussion
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Week 5 Discussion
Question 1
According to the American Psychology Association (2018), admission requirements for graduate programs in psychology at APA vary with the type of program the applicant wants to execute. During application, the student should submit personal data such as contact information, name and the degrees earned. The application also entails some test scores, personal statement, and letters of recommendation. It is not a requirement for applicants to have significant coursework in psychology as students with only a major or a minor may be admitted. To qualify for most of the programs, applicants should have substantial research experience. Moreover, completing an undergraduate honors thesis or working as a lab research assistant is a requirement in most of the sub-programs. Other possible requirements entail an interview, previous work experience, extracurricular activities, and additional information concerning the applicant such as volunteer or research experience, and a clinically related public service.
Question 2
The Graduate program costs encompass tuition and the costs of living such as transport, housing, health insurance and car insurance. However, students may receive financial assistance from various sources like scholarships, teaching assistantships, research fellowships, research grants and tuition remissions. The amount of debts taken on by a graduate student is the value aft…