Careers in Psychology
Opportunities in a Changing World
Fifth Edition
- Tara L. Kuther - Western Connecticut State University, USA
- Robert D. Morgan - Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, USA
Other Titles in:
Psychology (General)
Psychology (General)
October 2019 | 328 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Connecting career aspirations with the post-college world is crucial for students today. Learners must keep sight of future career opportunities while exploring a broad expanse of degrees paths and career options. Careers in Psychology, Fifth Edition helps students navigate and plan for their futures by offering exposure to the rich careers in each subfield of psychology and prompting students to consider the what, why and how of each option. In doing so, the text supports students as they determine whether a major and career in psychology is for them. Offering salary and career information, advice on getting a job after graduation, and information on applying to graduate school in psychology Tara L. Kuther and Robert D. Morgan support students in making an educated decision about their futures and career options.
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
PART I • MAKING DECISIONS ABOUT PSYCHOLOGY
Chapter 1 • Choosing a Major
Chapter 2 • Majoring in Psychology and Preparing for Your Career
PART II • PRACTICE-ORIENTED FIELDS IN PSYCHOLOGY
Chapter 3 • Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Chapter 4 • School Psychology
Chapter 5 • Legal and Forensic Psychology
Chapter 6 • Health Psychology
Chapter 7 • Sport Psychology
PART III • RESEARCH AND APPLIED RESEARCH FIELDS IN PSYCHOLOGY
Chapter 8 • Biopsychology, Cognitive Neuropsychology, and Clinical Neuropsychology
Chapter 9 • Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, and Human Factors Psychology
Chapter 10 • Experimental and Quantitative Psychology
Chapter 11 • Social and Consumer Psychology
Chapter 12 • Developmental Psychology
PART IV • PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE
Chapter 13 • Getting a Job With Your Bachelor’s Degree
Chapter 14 • Graduate-Level Careers in Psychology
Chapter 15 • Getting Into Graduate School in Psychology
References
Index
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