READY OR NOT, HERE WE COME - PREPARING PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE-STUDENTS FOR ACADEMIC CAREERS

In this article, we present data that reflect the extent to which grad uate students in psychology perceive themselves as prepared for differ ent activities that they would have to undertake as faculty. Results i ndicate a large and statistically significant gap between the level of rated importance and the level of training received in the following areas relevant to an academic career: Psychology content, research tra ining, class management, academic life, and ethical issues. We provide specific training recommendations for psychology departments that wis h to prepare their graduate students for careers in academia.