Practicum Student: _______________________________________________ Fall 2017

Psychology Practicum Action Plan

SMART Goals & Professional Development Plan
Describe the future career that you hope to secure (be as specific as possible in describing your ideal position and employment
setting).
Upon further research, I have realized that my end career goal, of becoming a Forensic Psychologist, will come at a much later point
in my academic career. I still hope to secure a position in which I will get to work with the court system and police teams to find
criminals with mental disorders, treat these individuals, and reduce jail time to get them the help they need. I hope to travel to each
case, and not remain in an office setting. In the nearer future, I hope to secure a position in a helping role in the field of psychology
to get more accustomed to the working world and further determine where I want to be in the future.

In the left column, outline three to five (or more) short-term SMART goals that will assist you in achieving your long-term career
goal. Remember that SMART goals are Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. (This could include goals focused
on learning more about your career of interest, researching graduate programs or the job market, gaining experiences that will assist
you in securing a particular career or gaining acceptance into a graduate program). These goals should be attainable within the next
two semesters. In the right column, describe various professional development activities that could be completed to achieve that goal.
Be sure that there is alignment between the specific goal and the prospective activities. Refer to the course syllabus, which outlines
different categories of activities.
SMART Goal Professional Development Plan
Goal #1 Receive all As or high Bs during my final semester at Indiana
Excel in my final courses at Indiana University East University East.
Goal #2
Look for work experience and other professions that will help
Further research jobs attainable to me, directly post-graduation,
me reach my goals of attending graduate school.
that can help me attend graduate school.
Goal #3 Look for graduate programs attainable to me, through certain
Further research psychology graduate programs. companies, or programs that have flexible hours and cost.
Volunteer at Matthews 25 Ministries. Attend multiple
Goal #4
workshops in my area. Set up interviews with psychologists,
Secure 20 professional experience hours for the Fall 2017
professors, and other professionals. Attend conventions and
semester.
speeches in my area.
Goal #5
Graduate from IUE with, at least, a 3.75 GPA.
Graduate from Indiana University East with at least a 3.75 GPA
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