Your Career in Psychology Putting Your Graduate Degree to Work

by Davis, Stephen F.; Giordano, Peter J.; Licht, Carolyn A.

• ISBN13: 9781405179423
• ISBN10: 1405179422
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-07-20
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Your Career in Psychology directly addresses the major issues confronting doctoral students and aspiring professionals in psychology. Addresses early graduate school career planning as well as issues confronting recent doctoral graduates in psychology Chapters written by established professionals in their fields provide essential insights for launching a successful career in psychology Includes separate chapters with advice for graduates considering careers in academia, clinical or counseling fields, and in various applied settings Sections on "Concerns and Advice for Undergraduates" help readers pave their way during the early stages of career planning and development Each chapter features a listing of relevant resources such as suggested reading and Internet links User-friendly tone makes this book accessible to students

Author Biography

Stephen F. Davis is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Emporia State University (Emporia, Kansas). He currently serves as Visiting Distinguished Professor at Texas Wesleyan University (Fort Worth, Texas) and Distinguished Guest Professor at Morningside College (Sioux City, Iowa). Student professional development is one of his main areas of expertise in psychology.

Peter J. Giordano is Professor and Chair of Psychology at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. He is a frequent workshop presenter on pedagogy in psychology and on student professional development issues.

Carolyn A. Licht is a clinical psychologist with Columbia University Medical Center at Harlem Hospital. She specializes in the care of culturally diverse inner-city children and families affected by HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, and trauma.

Table of Contents

Introduction

General Considerations

Maximizing Your Graduate Training: Issues to Think About from the Start

Dealing With Student Loans

Maintaining Balance as a New Professional: Caring for Others by Caring for Yourself

Finding An Academic Job

Your Advisor and Department Chair: Key Figures in Your Early Career

Negotiating the Application and Interview Process

Being a Good Departmental Citizen: Getting Your Career Off on the Right Track

The Life of a College Professor: Teaching, Research, and Service

Preparing for a Career at a Research University

Preparing for a Career at a Teaching Institution

Special Considerations for Psychologists in Clinical, Counseling, and Related Areas

Using Externships, Internships, and Post-Doctoral Placements to Your Advantage

Preparing for Licensure

Practical Considerations When Beginning to Practice: Ethics, Billing, Insurance

Specialist versus Generalist Careers: Choosing Your Path

Managing Multiple Roles: How to Work as a Clinician and Still Pursue Research and Teaching

Working in Hospitals and Community Mental Health Center: Rewards and Pitfalls versus Private Practice

The Role of the Psychologist in a Medical Setting: The Interdisciplinary Team Approach

Special Considerations for Psychologists in Other Applied Areas

Preparing for Careers in School Psychology

Preparing to be a Forensic Psychologist: There is no Single Right Way!

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Neuropsychology

Continuing Education and More Specialized Credentials

Conclusions

Name Index

Subject Index

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