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Book SynopsisUpdated 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.
Table of ContentsList of Boxes xviii
List of Tables xxi
Preface xxii
Acknowledgments xxiv
About the Website xxvi
Part I Majoring in Psychology 1
1 Why Major in Psychology? 3
Introduction 3
How to Use this Book 6
Why Major in Psychology? 6
Suggested Exercises 13
Suggested Readings by Topic Area 14
References 14
2 Succeeding in College: Transitions, Strategies, and Resources 15
Introduction 15
The Experience of Adjusting to College 17
Academic Strategies 23
Campus Resources 30
Conclusion 33
Suggested Exercises 33
Suggested Readings 34
References 34
3 Succeeding in the Psychology Major: Adjustments, Common Difficulties, and Strategies 38
Introduction 38
The Nature of Academic Work in the Psychology Major 40
Common Challenges for Psychology Majors 43
Strategies for Success 49
Conclusion 54
Suggested Exercises 54
Suggested Readings 55
Resources 55
References 56
4 Assessing and Developing Career Goals 57
Introduction 57
The Nature and Value of Career Goal Setting 59
Assessing Self and Developing Life Goals 64
Assessing Self and Developing Career Goals 66
Assessing Self and Developing Educational Goals 69
Conclusion 73
Suggested Exercises 73
Suggested Readings 74
References 74
5 Using your Bachelor’s Degree: Preparing for the Job Market 76
Introduction 76
Work Settings of Recent Graduates 77
What Employers Want from Applicants for Entry]Level Positions 79
How to Develop What Employers Want 82
Finding Entry]Level Positions 85
Preparing Job Application Materials: Résumés and Cover Letters 87
Preparing for and Completing Job Interviews and Considering Offers 93
Starting Salaries 97
Suggested Exercises 98
Resources 99
References 100
6 The Preprofessional Degree: Preparing for Graduate School 102
Introduction 102
Is Graduate School Right for You? 103
Course Selection 104
Grades and Grade Point Average 110
Research Experience 111
Internships, Field Practica, and Work Experience 113
Mentoring 114
Getting Involved in Professional Organizations 115
Getting Involved on Campus 116
Community Service and Extracurricular Activities 118
Suggested Exercises 118
Suggested Readings 120
Resources 120
References 121
7 The Preprofessional Degree: Applying to Graduate School 122
Introduction 122
The Subfields of Psychology 122
Deciding on the Type of Graduate Education 127
Finding Available Graduate Programs 132
Evaluating the Graduate Programs You Find 133
Selecting Programs to Pursue 146
Preparing Vitae – An Essential Part of Your Application Packet 147
Statements of Intent and Admissions Essays 152
Letters of Recommendation 153
The Graduate School Application Packet 156
Interviewing 156
Making Your Decision 159
Plan B: What if I Don't Get In? 161
10 Tips from a Successful Applicant: Laura L. Mayhew 162
Suggested Exercises 165
Suggested Readings 165
Resources 165
References 166
Part II The Subfields of Psychology 169
8 Careers in Research: Experimental, Developmental, Social, Cognitive, and Biopsychology 171
Introduction 171
Defining the Subfields 172
The Work 180
Training and Preparation 184
Working in Research]Related Areas with a Bachelor's Degree 186
An Insider's Perspective: Testing the Waters: Marie Balaban, PhD 188
Professional Spotlight: Cynthia L. Pickett, PhD 190
Suggested Exercises 191
Suggested Readings by Topic Area 191
Resources by Topic Area 192
References 193
9 Careers in Industrial and Organizational Psychology 194
Introduction 194
Defining the Subfield 195
The Work 200
Training and Preparation 204
Working in Areas Related to I/O Psychology with a Bachelor's Degree 209
An Insider's Perspective: The Flexibility of the Doctoral Degree in I/O Psychology: Russell E. Johnson, PhD 211
Professional Spotlight: John Chan, PhD 213
Suggested Exercises 214
Suggested Readings 215
Resources 215
References 215
10 Careers in Clinical Psychology and Counseling Psychology 217
Introduction 217
Defining the Subfields 218
The Work 219
Training and Preparation 231
Working in Areas Related to Clinical or Counseling Psychology with a Bachelor's Degree 241
An Insider's Perspective: A Science of Heart and Mind: Robert McGrath, PhD 243
Professional Spotlight: Kimberlyn Leary, PhD, ABPP 244
Suggested Exercises 245
Suggested Readings by Topic Area 246
Resources 246
References 246
11 Careers in Educational and School Psychology 248
Introduction 248
Defining the Subfields 249
The Work 251
Training and Preparation 256
Working in Areas Related to Educational and School Psychology with a Bachelor's Degree 260
An Insider's Perspective: The Science of People: A Career in School Psychology: William Pfohl, PsyD, NCSP 261
Professional Spotlight: Rebecca S. Martínez, PhD, NCSP 263
Suggested Exercises 264
Suggested Readings by Topic Area 264
Resources 265
References 265
12 Careers in Exercise and Sport Psychology 266
Exercise and Sport Psychology Defined 266
The Work 267
Training and Preparation 271
Working in Areas Related to Exercise and Sport Psychology with a Bachelor's Degree 275
An Insider's Perspective: A Counseling Sport Psychologist's Journey: Reflections and Observations: Christopher M. Carr, PhD 276
Professional Spotlight: Kate F. Hays, PhD 278
Suggested Exercises 280
Suggested Readings 280
Resources 280
References 281
13 Careers in Health Psychology 283
Health Psychology Defined 283
The Work 284
Training and Preparation 289
Working in Areas Related to Health Psychology with a Bachelor's Degree 291
An Insider's Perspective: Health Psychology and Culture: An Exciting Area of Study: Regan A. R. Gurung, PhD 292
Professional Spotlight: Chris Dunkel Schetter, PhD 294
Suggested Exercises 295
Suggested Readings 296
Resources 296
References 297
14 Careers in Neuropsychology 298
Neuropsychology Defined 298
The Work 299
Training and Preparation 304
Working in Areas Related to Neuropsychology with a Bachelor's Degree 306
An Insider's Perspective: Clinical Neuropsychology – Expanding our Borders: Maria T. Schultheis, PhD 308
Professional Spotlight: Antonio E. Puente, PhD 310
Suggested Exercises 312
Suggested Readings 312
Resources 313
References 313
15 Careers in Forensic Psychology 315
Forensic Psychology Defined 315
Contributions to the Discipline of Psychology 316
Core Activities of the Forensic Psychologist 318
Training Required to be a Forensic Psychologist 323
Forensic Psychology Training Programs 324
Preparing for Graduate Training in Forensic Psychology 325
Employment in the Forensic Psychology Subfield 327
Working in Areas Related to Forensic Psychology with a Bachelor's Degree 330
An Insider's Perspective: Why Become a Forensic Psychologist?: Matthew T. Huss 333
Professional Spotlight: Gina M. Vincent, PhD 334
Suggested Exercises 336
Suggested Readings 336
Resources 337
References 337
16 Careers in Academe 339
Academe Defined 339
Employment Settings 339
Professorial Activities 341
Working Conditions 345
Educational Degree and Training Needed 348
Rank 349
Salaries 351
Finding Employment 352
You Don't Just Get to Stay! 353
Working in the Teaching Area with a Bachelor's Degree 354
An Insider's Perspective: Being an Academic Psychologist: A Great Career Choice: Randolph A. Smith, PhD 355
Professional Spotlight: Janie H. Wilson, PhD 357
Suggested Exercises 358
Suggested Readings 359
Resources 359
References 360
17 Assessing the Career Outlook for the Psychology Major 361
Introduction 361
Psychology's Strengths 362
Psychology's Weaknesses 364
Psychology's Threats 365
Psychology's Opportunities 367
Conclusion 369
References 369
Index 371
