Careers in Psychology : Opportunities in a Changing World

by Kuther, Tara L.

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Are you considering a degree in psychology? CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY gives you exposure to careers in each of the areas of psychology and prompts you to explore whether or not a major and career in psychology is a good fit for you. Salary and career information, advice on getting a job after graduation, and information on applying to graduate school in psychology help you make decisions about the career that is right for you. CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY is a must read for anyone majoring in psychology or considering the degree.

Psychology's Diverse Career Opportunities

(16)

What Is Psychology?

(1)

Careers in Teaching, Research, and Practice

(3)

Choosing a Major and Career

(4)

Understand Your Interests, Skills, and Values

(1)

Understand Your Personality

(1)

Understand the Difference between a Major and a Career

(2)

Make Informed Decisions

(1)

Why Major in Psychology?

(2)

Tips for Success

(3)

Get to Know Professors

(1)

Get Involved in Research

(1)

Seek Internships and Practica

(1)

Get Work Experience

(1)

Engage in Extracurricular Activities

(1)

Suggested Readings

(1)

Web Resources

(1)

Checklist: Is Psychology for You?

(1)

Graduate-Level Careers in Psychology

(16)

The Ivory Tower: Psychologists as Professors

(4)

Research In and Out of the Ivory Tower

(3)

Academia

(1)

Industry

(1)

Government

(1)

Social Service Agencies and Nonprofits

(1)

Preparation and Salary

(1)

The Military

(2)

Psychologists in the Military

(1)

Advantages, Disadvantages, and Salary

(1)

Publishing and Writing

(3)

Book Publishing

(1)

Writing

(1)

Suggested Readings

(1)

Web Resources

(1)

Checklist: Is an Advanced Career in Psychology for You?

(1)

Clinical and Counseling Psychology

(17)

Clinical Psychology

(1)

Counseling Psychology

(2)

Other Mental Health Professions

(1)

Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree

(3)

Human Services Worker

(1)

Social Worker

(1)

Substance Abuse Counselor

(1)

Opportunities with a Graduate Degree

(7)

Graduate Education and Training Considerations

(5)

Practice

(1)

Program Development and Evaluation

(1)

Administration

(1)

Suggested Readings

(1)

Web Resources

(1)

Checklist: Is Clinical or Counseling Psychology For You?

(2)

School Psychology

(11)

Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree

(3)

Teacher

(1)

Child-Care Worker

(1)

Opportunities with a Graduate Degree

(5)

School Psychologist

(4)

School Counselor

(1)

Suggested Readings

(1)

Web Resources

(1)

Checklist: Is School Psychology for You?

(1)

Legal and Forensic Psychology

(15)

Psychology and Law: What Is It?

(1)

Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree

(3)

Police Officer

(1)

Correctional Officer

(1)

Probation and Parole Officer

(1)

Juvenile Detention Worker

(1)

Opportunities with a Graduate Degree

(8)

Correctional Psychology

(1)

Forensic Examiner

(2)

Police Psychology

(1)

Trial Consultant

(1)

Politics

(2)

Suggested Readings

(1)

Web Resources

(1)

Checklist: Is Legal or Forensic Psychology for You?

(1)

Health and Sport Psychology

(14)

Health Psychology

(1)

Sport Psychology

(1)

Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree

(4)

Fitness Instructor and Recreational Worker

(1)

Physical Education Teacher

(1)

Recreational Therapist

(1)

Occupational Therapy Assistant

(1)

Opportunities with a Graduate Degree

(6)

Health Psychologist

(3)

Sport Psychologist

(3)

Suggested Readings

(1)

Web Resources

(1)

Checklist: Is Health or Sport Psychology for You?

(1)

Biopsychology, Cognitive Neuropsychology, and Clinical Neuropsychology

(13)

Biopsychology

(1)

Cognitive Neuropsychology

(1)

Clinical Neuropsychology

(1)

Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree

(3)

Science Technician

(1)

Psychiatric Technician

(1)

Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Technician

(1)

Pharmacy Technician

(1)

Opportunities with a Graduate Degree

(4)

Academia

(1)

Research

(1)

Applied Settings

(2)

Suggested Readings

100

(1)

Web Resources

101

(1)

Checklist: Is Biopsychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, or Cognitive Neuropsychology for You?

101

(2)

Industrial, Organizational, and Human Factors Psychology

103

(17)

Industrial Psychology

104

(2)

Selection and Placement

104

(1)

Training and Development

104

(1)

Performance Evaluation

105

(1)

Laws and Litigation

105

(1)

Organizational Psychology

106

(1)

Job Satisfaction and Quality of Work Life

106

(1)

Leadership

106

(1)

Organizational Development

107

(1)

Human Factors

107

(1)

Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree

108

(4)

Human Resources

108

(3)

Commercial or Industrial Design Assistant

111

(1)

Administrative Assistant

111

(1)

Opportunities with a Graduate Degree

112

(5)

Human Resources

112

(1)

Consultant

113

(2)

Usability Specialist

115

(1)

Environmental Designer

116

(1)

Suggested Readings

117

(1)

Web Resources

118

(1)

Checklist: Is Work Psychology for You?

119

(1)

Experimental, Cognitive, and Quantitative Psychology and Psychometrics

120

(13)

Experimental Psychology

121

(1)

Cognitive Psychology

121

(1)

Quantitative Psychology

122

(1)

Psychometrics

122

(1)

Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree

122

(3)

Insurance Underwriter

123

(1)

Computer Programmer

123

(1)

Computer Support Specialist

124

(1)

Budget Analyst

125

(1)

Opportunities with a Graduate Degree

125

(5)

Operations Research Analyst

125

(1)

Systems Analyst

126

(1)

Database Administrator

127

(1)

Actuary

128

(1)

Financial Analyst

128

(1)

Data-Mining Professional

129

(1)

Suggested Readings

130

(1)

Web Resources

131

(1)

Checklist: Are Experimental or Quantitative Areas of Psychology for You?

131

(2)

Social and Consumer Psychology

133

(13)

Social Psychology

134

(1)

Consumer Psychology

134

(1)

Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree

135

(5)

Advertising

135

(2)

Real Estate

137

(1)

Retail

138

(1)

Public Relations

139

(1)

Opportunities with a Graduate Degree

140

(3)

Market Research

140

(1)

Product Development

141

(1)

Management

142

(1)

Suggested Readings

143

(1)

Web Resources

144

(1)

Checklist: Is Social or Consumer Psychology for You?

145

(1)

Developmental Psychology

146

(12)

Developmental Psychology

147

(1)

Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree

148

(2)

Gerontology Aide

148

(1)

Careers in Nonprofit Organizations

149

(1)

Opportunities with a Graduate Degree

150

(5)

Scientist-Practitioner Careers

151

(2)

Product Development and Media Consultant

153

(1)

Social Policy Research

154

(1)

Suggested Readings

155

(1)

Web Resources

156

(1)

Checklist: Is Developmental Psychology for You?

157

(1)

Getting a Job After Graduation

158

(15)

Skills and Abilities Sought by Employers

159

(2)

Locating Positions

161

(1)

Preparing a Resume

161

(4)

Chronological Resume

162

(1)

Functional Resume

163

(2)

Cover Letter

165

(1)

References

166

(1)

The Interview

167

(3)

Be Prepared

167

(2)

Dress Appropriately

169

(1)

Present Yourself Well

170

(1)

The Job Offer

170

(1)

Suggested Readings

171

(1)

Web Resources

171

(2)

Getting into Graduate School in Psychology

173

(14)

Do You Need to Go to Graduate School?

174

(1)

Sorting out the Letters: MA, PhD, and PsyD

175

(3)

Master's Degree

175

(2)

Doctoral Degrees

177

(1)

Skills and Abilities Sought by Graduate Programs

178

(1)

Applying to Graduate School

179

(6)

The Application

179

(1)

GRE General Test

179

(1)

GRE Psychology Test

180

(1)

Admissions Essays and Personal Statements

180

(2)

Letters of Recommendation

182

(1)

The Interview

183

(2)

Suggested Readings

185

(1)

Web Resources

185

(1)

Checklist: Is Graduate School for You?

186

(1)

References

187

(14)

Index

201

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