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 |
| Published: |
Thousand Oaks, California :
SAGE Publications,
[2020]
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| Physical Description: |
xx, 308 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Edition: | Fifth edition. |
| Subjects: |
Table of Contents:
- 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.