Description
Book SynopsisThis book will help future psychologists find their optimal career path. The chapters describe 30 exciting graduate-level careers in academia, clinical and counseling psychology, and specialized settings such as for-profit businesses, nonprofits, the military, and schools.
Trade Review“This is a worthwhile and beneficial book for those considering a career in psychology. I would strongly recommend it to any student majoring in psychology at the undergraduate level as well as those thinking about changing their careers.” —
Doody’s Review ServiceThis is a worthwhile and beneficial book for those considering a career in psychology. I would strongly recommend it to any student majoring in psychology at the undergraduate level as well as those thinking about changing their careers.
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Career Paths in Psychology: Where Your Degree Can Take You continues to be the ideal textbook for students seeking to find an exciting career in psychology.
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Table of ContentsContributors
Introduction
Part I. Academia Chapter 1. Psychologists in University Departments of Psychology or Psychological Science
Chapter 2. Psychologists in College Departments of Psychology or Psychological Science
Chapter 3. Psychologists in Schools of Education
Chapter 4. Psychologists in Schools of Business
Chapter 5. Psychologists in Medical Schools
Chapter 6. Psychologists in Law Schools
Chapter 7. Psychologists in Schools of Public Policy
Part II. Clinical and Counseling Psychology Chapter 8. Clinical Psychologists in Independent Practice
Chapter 9. Psychologists Specializing in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology
Chapter 10. Geropsychologists: Psychologists Specializing in Aging
Chapter 11. Clinical Neuropsychologists
Chapter 12. Counseling Psychologists
Chapter 13. Psychologists Specializing in Psychopharmacology
Chapter 14. Psychologists Specializing in Rehabilitation Psychology
Part III. Specialized Settings Chapter 15. Psychologists Working in Independently Funded Research Centers and Institutes
Chapter 16. Forensic Psychologists
Chapter 17. Sport Psychologists
Chapter 18. Media Psychologists
Chapter 19. Consulting and Organizational Psychologists
Chapter 21. Psychologists in Management
Chapter 22. Consumer Psychologists
Chapter 23. Psychologists in the Publishing World
Chapter 24. Psychologists Writing Textbooks
Chapter 25. Military Psychologists
Chapter 26. Police and Public Safety Psychologists
Chapter 27. Giving Grants Through Nonprofits
Chapter 28. Giving Grants Through Government Organizations
Chapter 29. Psychologists in Educational Testing and Measurement Organizations
Chapter 30. School Psychologists
Chapter 31. Psychologists Pursuing Scientific Research in Government Service
Epilogue: Preparing for a Career in Psychology
Index
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