Careers in psychology opportunities in a changing world /
"Connecting career aspirations with the post-college world is crucial for students today. Learners must keep sight of future career opportunities while exploring a broad expanse of degrees paths and career options. Careers in Psychology, Fifth Edition helps students navigate and plan for their...
| Main Author: | Kuther, Tara L., |
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| Other Authors: | Morgan, Robert D., |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Thousand Oaks, California :
SAGE Publications,
[2020]
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| Physical Description: |
xx, 308 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Edition: | Fifth edition. |
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| Summary: |
"Connecting career aspirations with the post-college world is crucial for students today. Learners must keep sight of future career opportunities while exploring a broad expanse of degrees paths and career options. Careers in Psychology, Fifth Edition helps students navigate and plan for their futures by offering exposure to the rich careers in each subfield of psychology and prompting students to consider the what, why and how of each option. In doing so, the text supports students as they determine whether a major and career in psychology is for them. Offering salary and career information, advice on getting a job after graduation, and information on applying to graduate school in psychology Tara L. Kuther and Robert D. Morgan support students in making an educated decision about their futures and career options"-- |
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| Item Description: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-286) and index. "Connecting career aspirations with the post-college world is crucial for students today. Learners must keep sight of future career opportunities while exploring a broad expanse of degrees paths and career options. Careers in Psychology, Fifth Edition helps students navigate and plan for their futures by offering exposure to the rich careers in each subfield of psychology and prompting students to consider the what, why and how of each option. In doing so, the text supports students as they determine whether a major and career in psychology is for them. Offering salary and career information, advice on getting a job after graduation, and information on applying to graduate school in psychology Tara L. Kuther and Robert D. Morgan support students in making an educated decision about their futures and career options"-- Provided by publisher. Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Choosing a Major -- What Is Psychology? -- Careers in Psychology With Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral Degrees -- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology -- Master's Degree in Psychology -- Doctoral Degree in Psychology -- Why Major in Psychology? -- Obtain Transferable Skills -- Develop Psychological Literacy -- Careers for Psychology Majors -- Understand Yourself and Choose a Major via Self-Assessment -- Identify Your Skills -- Identify Your Values -- Identify Your Occupational Interests -- Use Career Assessment Tools -- How to Choose a Major -- Follow Basic Rules for Choosing a Major and Career -- Learn About Your Options -- Seek Information From Students, Graduates, and Professors -- Is a Psychology Major for You? -- Checklist 1.1: Is Psychology for You? -- Exercise 1.1: Using O*NET and the Occupational Outlook Handbook to Identify Careers -- Suggested Reading -- Resources -- ch. 2 Majoring in Psychology and Preparing for Your Career -- Psychological Literacy and Your Career -- Psychology Curricula -- American Psychological Association Goals for Psychology Education -- Psychology Coursework -- Research Experience in Psychology -- Get to Know Professors -- Benefits of Obtaining Research Experience -- How to Obtain Research Experience -- What to Expect as a Research Assistant -- Seek Opportunities for Independent Study -- Internship Experiences for Psychology Students -- What Does an Internship Entail? -- Benefits of Internships -- How to Find an Internship -- Round Out Your Education -- Participate in Extracurricular Activities -- Take Classes or a Minor in Another Discipline -- Get Work Experience -- Exercise 2.1: Developing Skills and Acquiring Experiences -- Suggested Reading -- Resources -- ch. 3 Clinical and Counseling Psychology -- Clinical Psychology -- Counseling Psychology -- Other Mental Health Professions -- Opportunities With a Bachelor's Degree -- Human Services Worker -- Social Worker -- Substance Abuse Counselor -- Opportunities With a Graduate Degree -- Graduate Education and Training Considerations -- Practice -- Program Development and Evaluation -- Administration -- Checklist 3.1: Is Clinical or Counseling Psychology for You? -- Exercise 3.1: Learning About Clinical and Counseling Psychology -- Suggested Reading -- Resources -- ch. 4 School Psychology -- School Psychology -- Opportunities With a Bachelor's Degree -- Teacher -- Childcare Worker -- Teaching Assistant -- Early Childhood Behavior Specialist -- Opportunities With a Graduate Degree -- School Psychologist -- School Counselor -- Checklist 4.1: Is School Psychology for You? -- Exercise 4.1: Learning About School Psychology -- Suggested Reading -- Resources -- ch. 5 Legal and Forensic Psychology -- Legal and Forensic Psychology -- Opportunities With a Bachelor's Degree -- Police Officer -- Correctional Officer -- Juvenile Detention Worker -- Probation and Parole Officer -- Forensic Interviewer -- Opportunities With a Graduate Degree -- Correctional Psychology -- Forensic Examiner -- Police Psychology -- Trial Consultant -- Politics and Public Policy -- Checklist 5.1: Is Legal or Forensic Psychology for You? -- Exercise 5.1: Learning About Legal and Forensic Psychology -- Suggested Reading -- Resources -- ch. 6 Health Psychology -- Health Psychology -- Opportunities With a Bachelor's Degree -- Recreational Therapist -- Occupational Therapy Assistant -- Physical Therapy Assistant -- Health Educator -- Opportunities With a Graduate Degree -- Academic and Research Settings -- Service Delivery Settings -- Public Health Settings -- Checklist 6.1: Is Health Psychology for You? -- Exercise 6.1: Learning About Health Psychology -- Suggested Reading -- Resources -- ch. 7 Sport Psychology -- Sport Psychology -- Opportunities With a Bachelor's Degree -- Fitness Instructor, Recreation Worker, and Recreation Supervisor -- Sport Instructors and Coaches -- Physical Education Teacher -- Athletic Trainer -- Sport Reporter -- Career as a Sport Psychologist -- Academic and Research Settings -- Practice Settings -- Checklist 7.1: Is Sport Psychology for You? -- Exercise 7.1: Learning About Sport Psychology -- Suggested Reading -- Resources -- ch. 8 Biopsychology, Cognitive Neuropsychology, and Clinical Neuropsychology -- Biopsychology, Cognitive Neuropsychology, and Clinical Neuropsychology -- Opportunities With a Bachelor's Degree -- Science Technician -- Psychiatric Technician -- Medical or Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician -- Pharmacy Technician -- Opportunities With a Graduate Degree -- Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Research -- Practice -- Checklist 8.1: Is Biopsychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, or Cognitive Neuropsychology for You? -- Exercise 8.1: Learning About Biopsychology, Cognitive Neuropsychology, and Clinical Neuropsychology -- Suggested Reading -- Resources -- ch. 9 Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, and Human Factors Psychology -- Industrial-Organizational Psychology -- Cognitive Psychology -- Human Factors Psychology -- Opportunities With a Bachelor's Degree -- Human Resources -- Commercial or Industrial Design Assistant -- Administrative Assistant and Administrative Services Manager -- Manager or Project Manager -- User Experience Strategist -- Opportunities With a Graduate Degree -- Human Resources Professional -- Consultant -- Usability Specialist -- Design Psychologist/Environmental Designer -- Checklist 9.1: Is Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, or Human Factors Psychology for You? -- Exercise 9.1: Learning About Industrial-Organizational, Cognitive, and Human Factors Psychology -- Suggested Reading -- Resources -- ch. 10 Experimental and Quantitative Psychology -- Experimental Psychology -- Quantitative Psychology -- Opportunities With a Bachelor's Degree -- Underwriter -- Computer Programmer, Software Developer, and Web Developer -- Computer Support Specialist -- Budget Analyst -- Behavior Technician and Assistant Behavior Analyst -- Opportunities With a Graduate Degree -- Board Certified Behavior Analyst -- Operations Research Analyst -- Systems Analyst and Systems Architect -- Data Architect and Database Administrator -- Actuary -- Financial Analyst -- Checklist 10.1: Is Experimental or Quantitative Psychology for You? -- Exercise 10.1: Learning About Experimental and Quantitative Psychology -- Suggested Reading -- Resources -- ch. 11 Social and Consumer Psychology -- Social Psychology -- Consumer Psychology -- Opportunities With a Bachelor's Degree -- Advertising -- Real Estate -- Public Relations Specialist -- Social Media Coordinator and Social Media Strategist -- Opportunities With a Graduate Degree -- Marketing -- Advertising, Public Relations, and Sales Management -- Data Mining -- Checklist 11.1: Is Social or Consumer Psychology for You? -- Exercise 11.1: Learning About Social and Consumer Psychology -- Suggested Reading -- Resources -- ch. 12 Developmental Psychology -- Developmental Psychology -- Opportunities With a Bachelor's Degree -- Gerontology Service Coordinator -- Child Life Specialist -- Student Activities Director or Director of Student Services -- Program Assistant, Coordinator, and Director -- Fundraising Assistant and Coordinator, Development Coordinator, and Fundraising Manager -- Opportunities With a Graduate Degree -- Grant Director -- Foundation Director -- Developmental Consultant to Products and Media -- User Experience Designer and User Interface Designer -- Applied Developmental Psychologist -- Checklist 12.1: Is Developmental Psychology for You? -- Exercise 12.1: Learning About Developmental Psychology -- Suggested Reading -- Resources -- ch. 13 Getting a Job With Your Bachelor's Degree -- What Do Employers Seek? -- Social Media and Your Job Hunt -- Clean Your Social Media Accounts -- Cultivate Your Digital Profile -- Locate Job Openings -- Where to Look -- Use Your Network -- Prepare a Resume -- Parts of the Resume -- Types of Resumes -- Prepare a Linkedln Profile -- Solicit References -- Write a Cover Letter -- Ace the Interview -- Preparation -- Dress Appropriately -- During the Interview -- Thank-You Note -- The Job Offer -- Exercise 13.1: Resume Preparation -- Suggested Reading -- Resources -- ch. 14 Graduate-Level Careers in Psychology -- Psychologists as Professors -- What Professors Do -- Training -- Evaluating Careers as Professors -- Psychologists as Researchers -- Research Careers in Academia -- Research Careers in Industry -- Research Careers in Government -- Research Careers in Social Service Agencies, Nonprofits, and Think Tanks -- Publishing and Writing -- Careers in Publishing -- Writer -- Checklist 14.1: Is a Graduate Career in Psychology for You? -- Exercise 14.1: Interesting Careers in Psychological Science -- Suggested Reading -- Resources -- ch. 15 Getting Into Graduate School in Psychology -- Is Graduate School Right for You? -- Can You Afford Graduate Study? -- Are You Prepared for the Personal Demands of Graduate Study? -- Plan Ahead for Graduate School -- Degrees in Psychology: MA, PhD, and PsyD -- Master's Degree -- Doctoral Degrees -- Selecting Graduate Programs -- The Application -- Graduate Record Exam: General Test -- GRE Psychology Test -- Admissions Essays -- Curriculum Vitae -- Letters of Recommendation -- Interview -- Interview Prep -- Skype Interviews -- Checklist 15.1: Is Graduate School for You? -- Exercise 15.1: Your Personal Timeline for Applying to Graduate School -- Suggested Reading -- Resources. |
| Physical Description: |
xx, 308 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-286) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781544359731 154435973X |