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The effect of an interdisciplinary career exploration course on college students' career decision-making and career decision-making self-efficacy.
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Gallo, Jamie, College of Education
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This dissertation explored the effects of a one-credit, semester long career exploration course offered at a mid-size comprehensive university in the southeastern United States and the effects the course had on students’ major decision-making and decision-making self-efficacy. Participants were undergraduate students enrolled in an interdisciplinary career course (SLS 1301) who ranged from freshman to senior year, in all different majors, including undecided. Students were assessed during the...
Show moreThis dissertation explored the effects of a one-credit, semester long career exploration course offered at a mid-size comprehensive university in the southeastern United States and the effects the course had on students’ major decision-making and decision-making self-efficacy. Participants were undergraduate students enrolled in an interdisciplinary career course (SLS 1301) who ranged from freshman to senior year, in all different majors, including undecided. Students were assessed during the beginning and end of the fall 2014, spring 2015, and fall 2015 semesters. The assessments used were the Career Decision Scale and the Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Scale. The main purpose of this quantitative study was to measure students’ decision making and decision making self-efficacy growth before and after participating in the course curriculum. The research indicated that students reported higher levels of career decision certainty, and lower levels of career indecision upon completion of the interdisciplinary career course. The research also indicated higher levels of career decision-making self-efficacy upon completion of the interdisciplinary career course.
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Date Issued
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2017-12-15
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Gallo_fgcu_1743_10267
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The Importance of Screening and Early Identification of Depression in College Students.
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Nino, Elizabeth, Marieb College of Health & Human Services
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Abstract Background: The prevalence of depression among college students has significantly increased in the past decade. Depression is twice as common among college students than compared to the general population. Without early identification and treatment of depression, it can negatively impact important outcomes such as social connectedness, academic performance, academic retention, and future economic productivity. Objective: Early identification and depression screening should be a...
Show moreAbstract Background: The prevalence of depression among college students has significantly increased in the past decade. Depression is twice as common among college students than compared to the general population. Without early identification and treatment of depression, it can negatively impact important outcomes such as social connectedness, academic performance, academic retention, and future economic productivity. Objective: Early identification and depression screening should be a priority among the college population. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to develop an evidence-based Depression Screening Protocol for an identified college health center utilizing the patient health questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2) and the patient health questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) integrated in the electronic medical record. Various meetings with the healthcare providers, directors, and staff were held to share rationale for the development of the depression screening protocol and helped to identify the questions and concerns regarding implementation of the Depression Screening protocol. Results: Of the college students receiving health services at the identified college health center, a total of 1,741 college students were screened for depression, 1,719 students completed the PHQ-2, 22 students completed the PHQ-9, and 13 students were referred to counseling and psychological services. Conclusion: The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project demonstrated that the implementation of an evidence-based Depression Screening Protocol at a college health center was manageable and sustainable. This quality improvement project was successfully integrated into the identified health college center and it improved early identification of depression among college students.
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Date Issued
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2020-04-28
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fgcu_ETD_0331
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