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Product Identifiers
PublisherSAGE Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10154435973X
ISBN-139781544359731
eBay Product ID (ePID)17038797951
Product Key Features
Number of Pages328 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameCareers in Psychology : Opportunities in a Changing World
SubjectEducation & Training, General
Publication Year2019
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPsychology
AuthorTara L. Kuther, Robert D. Morgan
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height3.5 in
Item Weight18.8 Oz
Item Length0.3 in
Item Width2.4 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number5
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2019-027802
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal150/.23
Table Of ContentPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsPART I * MAKING DECISIONS ABOUT PSYCHOLOGYChapter 1 * Choosing a Major What Is Psychology? Careers in Psychology With Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral Degrees Why Major in Psychology? Understand Yourself and Choose a Major via Self-Assessment How to Choose a Major Is a Psychology Major for You? Suggested Reading ResourcesChapter 2 * Majoring in Psychology and Preparing for Your Career Psychological Literacy and Your Career Psychology Curricula Research Experience in Psychology Internship Experiences for Psychology Students Round Out Your Education Suggested Reading ResourcesPART II * PRACTICE-ORIENTED FIELDS IN PSYCHOLOGYChapter 3 * Clinical and Counseling Psychology Clinical Psychology Counseling Psychology Other Mental Health Professions Opportunities With a Bachelor's Degree Opportunities With a Graduate Degree Suggested Reading ResourcesChapter 4 * School Psychology School Psychology Opportunities With a Bachelor's Degree Opportunities With a Graduate Degree Suggested Reading ResourcesChapter 5 * Legal and Forensic Psychology Legal and Forensic Psychology Opportunities With a Bachelor's Degree Opportunities With a Graduate Degree Suggested Reading ResourcesChapter 6 * Health Psychology Health Psychology Opportunities With a Bachelor's Degree Opportunities With a Graduate Degree Suggested Reading ResourcesChapter 7 * Sport Psychology Sport Psychology Opportunities With a Bachelor's Degree Career as a Sport Psychologist Suggested Reading ResourcesPART III * RESEARCH AND APPLIED RESEARCH FIELDS IN PSYCHOLOGYChapter 8 * Biopsychology, Cognitive Neuropsychology, and Clinical Neuropsychology Biopsychology, Cognitive Neuropsychology, and Clinical Neuropsychology Opportunities With a Bachelor's Degree Opportunities With a Graduate Degree Suggested Reading ResourcesChapter 9 * Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, and Human Factors Psychology Industrial-Organizational Psychology Cognitive Psychology Human Factors Psychology Opportunities With a Bachelor's Degree Opportunities With a Graduate Degree Suggested Reading ResourcesChapter 10 * Experimental and Quantitative Psychology Experimental Psychology Quantitative Psychology Opportunities With a Bachelor's Degree Opportunities With a Graduate Degree Suggested Reading ResourcesChapter 11 * Social and Consumer Psychology Social Psychology Consumer Psychology Opportunities With a Bachelor's Degree Opportunities With a Graduate Degree Suggested Reading ResourcesChapter 12 * Developmental Psychology Developmental Psychology Opportunities With a Bachelor's Degree Opportunities With a Graduate Degree Suggested Reading ResourcesPART IV * PREPARING FOR THE FUTUREChapter 13 * Getting a Job With Your Bachelor's Degree What Do Employers Seek? Social Media and Your Job Hunt Locate Job Openings Prepare a Résumé Solicit References Write a Cover Letter Ace the Interview The Job Offer Suggested Reading ResourcesChapter 14 * Graduate-Level Careers in Psychology Psychologists as Professors Psychologists as Researchers Publishing and Writing Suggested Reading ResourcesChapter 15 * Getting Into Graduate School in Psychology Is Graduate School Right for You? Plan Ahead for Graduate School Degrees in Psychology: MA, PhD, and PsyD Selecting Graduate Programs The Application Interview Suggested Reading ResourcesReferencesIndex
SynopsisConnecting 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., Connecting career aspirations with the post-college world is crucial for students today. 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.