Majoring in Psychology : Achieving Your Educational and Career Goals.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Helms, Jeffrey L.

Contributor:

Rogers, Daniel T.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychology--Vocational guidance.

Psychology -- Vocational guidance.

Psychology--Study and teaching.

Psychology -- Study and teaching.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (426 pages)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2015.

Summary:

Updated to reflect the latest data in the field, the second edition of Majoring in Psychology: Achieving Your Educational and Career Goals remains the most comprehensive and accessible text for psychology majors available today. The new edition incorporates the most up-to-date research, as well as recent changes to the GRE Reveals the benefits of pursuing a psychology degree and shows students how to prepare for a career or to continue with graduate study in the field Features a wide range of supplemental exercises and materials plus topical contributions written by national and international figures in their respective psychology subfields Online support materials for instructors include Powerpoint slides and test banks to support each chapter.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Brief Table of Contents

Contents

List of Boxes

List of Tables

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Website

Part I Majoring in Psychology

Chapter One Why Major in Psychology?

Introduction

Valerie

Ajay

Katrina

How to Use this Book

Why Major in Psychology?

Majoring in Psychology for What Psychology Is

Popularity of the Degree

A Multipurpose Degree

Majoring in Psychology for Reasons Unrelated to Psychology

Determining if Psychology is for You

Suggested Exercises

Suggested Readings by Topic Area

Introduction to Psychology

Selecting a Major

References

Chapter Two Succeeding in College: Transitions, Strategies, and Resources

The Experience of Adjusting to College

The Academic Work

Students' Responsibility for their Learning

Structure of Courses

Interactions with Others

Thinking about One's Transition Problems

Academic Strategies

Manage Time Wisely

Reading Course Material for Comprehension

Being Engaged in the Classroom

Performing Well on Assignments

Studying Effectively

Caring for Yourself

Campus Resources

Academic Advising

Writing Centers

Tutoring

Disability Support Services

Career Development Services

Physical and Mental Health

Conclusion

Suggested Readings

Chapter Three Succeeding in the Psychology Major: Adjustments, Common Difficulties, and Strategies

The Nature of Academic Work in the Psychology Major

What is Psychology?

What Students Expect to Learn

The Nature of the Academic Work

Common Challenges for Psychology Majors

Understanding the Scientific Basis of the Field

Learning Independently

Writing and APA Style

Conducting Literature Searches

Strategies for Success.

Planning Courses and Degree Progression

Planning Relevant Experiences

Utilizing Available Resources

Resources

Chapter Four Assessing and Developing Career Goals

The Nature and Value of Career Goal Setting

Career Development Theories

Approaches to Career Goal Setting

Setting Career Goals as an Active Process

The Value of Career Goals

Assessing Self and Developing Life Goals

Assessing Self and Developing Career Goals

Assessing Self and Developing Educational Goals

Chapter Five Using your Bachelor's Degree: Preparing for the Job Market

Work Settings of Recent Graduates

What Employers Want from Applicants for Entry-Level Positions

How to Develop What Employers Want

Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)

Teamwork and Leadership Skills (Ability to Work in a Team Structure)

Strong Work Ethic and Integrity

Initiative

Interpersonal Skills (Works Well with Others)

Analytical and Quantitative Skills

Finding Entry-Level Positions

Recruiting Methods

Preparing Job Application Materials: Résumés and Cover Letters

Résumés

Cover Letters

Keep Track of Where You Send Your Applications!

Preparing For and Completing Job Interviews and Considering Offers

Preparing for the Interview

The Day of the Interview

After the Interview

Considering Job Offers

Starting Salaries

Chapter Six The Preprofessional Degree: Preparing for Graduate School

Is Graduate School Right for You?

Course Selection

Grades and Grade Point Average

Research Experience

Internships, Field Practica, and Work Experience

Mentoring.

Getting Involved in Professional Organizations

Getting Involved on Campus

Community Service and Extracurricular Activities

Chapter Seven The Preprofessional Degree: Applying to Graduate School

The Subfields of Psychology

Experimental Psychology

Developmental Psychology

Social Psychology

Cognitive Psychology

Physiological Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Clinical Psychology

Counseling Psychology

School Psychology

Educational Psychology

Exercise and Sport Psychology

Health Psychology

Neuropsychology

Forensic Psychology

Deciding on the Type of Graduate Education

Graduate Certificates

Master's Degrees

Specialist Degrees

Doctoral Degrees

Finding Available Graduate Programs

Evaluating the Graduate Programs You Find

Application and Acceptance Rates

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Graduate Record Exam and the Psychology Subject Test

Stipends vs. Loans vs. Eventual Salary

Research

Grant Activity

Time to Complete Program

Attrition Rate

Teaching Experience

Placement of Students in Internships

Placement of Students after Graduation

Licensure of Students after Graduation

APA Accreditation

Geographical Location

Selecting Programs to Pursue

Preparing Vitae - An Essential Part of Your Application Packet

Statements of Intent and Admissions Essays

Letters of Recommendation

The Graduate School Application Packet

Interviewing

Suggestions Specific to In-Person Interviews

Suggestions Specific to Telephone Interviews

Thank You Notes

Making Your Decision

Plan B: What if I Don't Get In?

10 Tips from a Successful Applicant: Laura L. Mayhew

Program Rankings.

Statement of Purpose Resources

Vita Preparation

General Resources

Part II The Subfields of Psychology

Chapter Eight Careers in Research: Experimental, Developmental, Social, Cognitive, and Biopsychology

Defining the Subfields

Biopsychology

The Work

Core Activities

Settings

Salaries

Employment Issues

Training and Preparation

Earning a Degree

Preparing for Graduate Training as an Undergraduate

Working in Research-Related Areas with a Bachelor's Degree

Research Assistant or Lab Technician

Data Entry and Analysis

Advertising and Sales

Teacher

An Insider's Perspective: Testing the Waters: Marie Balaban, PhD

Professional Spotlight: Cynthia L. Pickett, PhD

Resources by Topic Area

Chapter Nine Careers in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Defining the Subfield

Industrial Psychology

Organizational Psychology

Legal and Policy Issues

Degree Options and Licensure

Variations in Graduate Programs

Earning the Degree

Working in Areas Related to I/O Psychology with a Bachelor's Degree

Management

Human Resources

An Insider's Perspective: The Flexibility of the Doctoral Degree in I/O Psychology: Russell E. Johnson, PhD

Professional Spotlight: John Chan, PhD.

Suggested Exercises

Chapter Ten Careers in Clinical Psychology and Counseling Psychology

Theoretical Orientation

Related Careers

Licensure

Working in Areas Related to Clinical or Counseling Psychology with a Bachelor's Degree

Mental Health Technician/Aide

Human/Social Service Specialists

An Insider's Perspective 243: A Science of Heart and Mind: Robert McGrath, PhD

Professional Spotlight: Kimberlyn Leary, PhD, ABPP

Clinical Psychology and Counseling Psychology Careers

Graduate School in Clinical and Counseling Psychology

Mental Health Care Issues

Chapter Eleven Careers in Educational and School Psychology

Degree Options, Certification, and Licensure

Working in Areas Related to Educational and School Psychology with a Bachelor's Degree

Teachers

An Insider's Perspective: The Science of People: A Career in School Psychology: William Pfohl, PsyD, NCSP

Professional Spotlight: Rebecca S. Martínez, PhD, NCSP

References.

Chapter Twelve Careers in Exercise and Sport Psychology.

Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: Helms, Jeffrey L. Majoring in Psychology

ISBN:

9781118741009

OCLC:

895388780