Careers in Psychology Opportunities in a Changing World

by Kuther, Tara L.; Morgan, Robert D.

• ISBN13: 9780495090786
• ISBN10: 0495090786
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-05-09
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Psychology's Diverse Career Opportunities	1	(16)
What Is Psychology?	2	(1)
Careers in Teaching, Research, and Practice	3	(3)
Choosing a Major and Career	6	(4)
Understand Your Interests, Skills, and Values	6	(1)
Understand Your Personality	7	(1)
Understand the Difference between a Major and a Career	8	(2)
Make Informed Decisions	10	(1)
Why Major in Psychology?	10	(2)
Tips for Success	12	(3)
Get to Know Professors	13	(1)
Get Involved in Research	13	(1)
Seek Internships and Practica	14	(1)
Get Work Experience	14	(1)
Engage in Extracurricular Activities	14	(1)
Suggested Readings	15	(1)
Web Resources	15	(1)
Checklist: Is Psychology for You?	16	(1)
Graduate-Level Careers in Psychology	17	(16)
The Ivory Tower: Psychologists as Professors	18	(4)
Research In and Out of the Ivory Tower	22	(3)
Academia	22	(1)
Industry	23	(1)
Government	23	(1)
Social Service Agencies and Nonprofits	24	(1)
Preparation and Salary	25	(1)
The Military	25	(2)
Psychologists in the Military	26	(1)
Advantages, Disadvantages, and Salary	26	(1)
Publishing and Writing	27	(3)
Book Publishing	28	(1)
Writing	29	(1)
Suggested Readings	30	(1)
Web Resources	31	(1)
Checklist: Is an Advanced Career in Psychology for You?	32	(1)
Clinical and Counseling Psychology	33	(17)
Clinical Psychology	34	(1)
Counseling Psychology	35	(2)
Other Mental Health Professions	36	(1)
Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree	37	(3)
Human Services Worker	37	(1)
Social Worker	38	(1)
Substance Abuse Counselor	39	(1)
Opportunities with a Graduate Degree	40	(7)
Graduate Education and Training Considerations	40	(5)
Practice	45	(1)
Program Development and Evaluation	46	(1)
Administration	46	(1)
Suggested Readings	47	(1)
Web Resources	48	(1)
Checklist: Is Clinical or Counseling Psychology For You?	48	(2)
School Psychology	50	(11)
Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree	51	(3)
Teacher	52	(1)
Child-Care Worker	53	(1)
Opportunities with a Graduate Degree	54	(5)
School Psychologist	54	(4)
School Counselor	58	(1)
Suggested Readings	59	(1)
Web Resources	59	(1)
Checklist: Is School Psychology for You?	60	(1)
Legal and Forensic Psychology	61	(15)
Psychology and Law: What Is It?	62	(1)
Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree	63	(3)
Police Officer	63	(1)
Correctional Officer	64	(1)
Probation and Parole Officer	65	(1)
Juvenile Detention Worker	66	(1)
Opportunities with a Graduate Degree	66	(8)
Correctional Psychology	67	(1)
Forensic Examiner	68	(2)
Police Psychology	70	(1)
Trial Consultant	71	(1)
Politics	72	(2)
Suggested Readings	74	(1)
Web Resources	74	(1)
Checklist: Is Legal or Forensic Psychology for You?	75	(1)
Health and Sport Psychology	76	(14)
Health Psychology	77	(1)
Sport Psychology	78	(1)
Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree	78	(4)
Fitness Instructor and Recreational Worker	79	(1)
Physical Education Teacher	80	(1)
Recreational Therapist	80	(1)
Occupational Therapy Assistant	81	(1)
Opportunities with a Graduate Degree	82	(6)
Health Psychologist	82	(3)
Sport Psychologist	85	(3)
Suggested Readings	88	(1)
Web Resources	88	(1)
Checklist: Is Health or Sport Psychology for You?	89	(1)
Biopsychology, Cognitive Neuropsychology, and Clinical Neuropsychology	90	(13)
Biopsychology	91	(1)
Cognitive Neuropsychology	92	(1)
Clinical Neuropsychology	92	(1)
Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree	93	(3)
Science Technician	93	(1)
Psychiatric Technician	94	(1)
Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Technician	94	(1)
Pharmacy Technician	95	(1)
Opportunities with a Graduate Degree	96	(4)
Academia	96	(1)
Research	97	(1)
Applied Settings	98	(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