Careers in Psychology Opportunities in a Changing World

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

• ISBN13: 9780534617769
• ISBN10: 053461776X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-08-01
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY helps students answer the pragmatic questions that many psychology majors ask while still in college. The authors encourage students to take an active role in their own career planning, to take control of their education, and to further define their career goals within psychology. Chapters 1 and 2 discuss career opportunities available for those who possess undergraduate and graduate degrees, focusing on the qualifications for different careers within psychology. Subsequent chapters focus on the types of careers available within specific areas of psychology, and include more specifics on the requirements and advantages of each. Practical, applied information appears in every chapter so students have an accurate and useful understanding of the opportunities available to them.

Table of Contents

1. Psychology as a Career: What are the Opportunities? 2

Is a Career in Psychology for You? 3. Graduate-Level Careers in Psychology

4. Counseling and Clinical Psychology

5. School Psychology

6. Legal and Forensic Psychology

7. Health and Sports Psychology

8. Biological Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Cognitive Neuropsychology

9. Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Human Factors

10. Experimental, Cognitive, and Quantitative Psychology, and Psychometrics

11. Social and Consumer Psychology

12. Developmental Psychology