Practicum Student: _______________________________________________ Summer 2017

Psychology Practicum Action Plan

SMART Goals & Professional Development Plan

Upon further research, I have come to the realization that my end career goal of Forensic Psychologist will come at a much later
point in my academic career. I hope to secure a position in which I will get to work with the court system and police teams in order
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 time at IUE.
Excel in my courses at Indiana University East
Goal #2 Look for work experience and other professions that will help
Further research jobs attainable to me following graduation. me reach my goals of attending graduate school.
Goal #3 Look for graduate programs attainable through certain
Further research psychology graduate programs. companies, or programs that have flexible hours and cost.
Shadow at Childrens Hospital. Attend workshops and set up
Goal #4
interviews with psychologists and professors. Attend
Secure 20 professional experience hours for the summer
conventions and speeches in my area. Talk to students at the
semester.
Dauphin Island Discovery Hall Program.
Goal #5
Graduate from IUE with, at least, a 3.7 GPA.
Graduate Indiana University East.