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Career paths in psychology : where your degree can take you / edited by Robert J. Sternberg.

Contributor(s): Language: English Publisher: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2017]Edition: Third editionDescription: xiii, 523 pages 26 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781433823107
  • 1433823101
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 150.23/73 23
LOC classification:
  • BF76
Other classification:
  • Do
Contents:
I. Academia -- Psychologists in university department of psychology of psychological science -- Psychologists in college departments of psychology or psychological science -- Psychologists in schools of education -- Psychologists in schools of business -- Psychologists in medical schools -- Psychologists in law schools -- Psychologists in schools of public policy -- II. Clinical and counseling psychology -- Clinical psychologists in independent practice -- Psychologists specializing in child and adolescent clinical psychology -- Geropsychologists : psychologists specializing in aging -- Clinical neuropsychologists -- Counseling psychologists -- Psychologists specializing in psychopharmacology -- Psychologists specializing in rehabilitation psychology -- III. Specialized settings -- Psychologists working in independently funded research centers and institutes -- Forensic psychologists -- Sports psychologists -- Media psychologists -- Consulting and organizational psychologists -- Psychologists in management -- Consumer psychologists -- Psychologists in the publishing world -- Psychologists writing textbooks -- Military psychologists -- Police and public safety psychologists -- Psychologists giving grants through nonprofits -- Psychologists giving grants through government organizations -- Psychologists in educational testing and measurement organizations -- School psychologists -- Psychologists pursuing scientific research in government service.
Summary: "The chapters describe 30 different graduate-level careers for those holding a PhD, EdD, or PsyD in three distinct areas of endeavor: academiaclinical and counseling psychology specialized settings such as for-profit businesses, nonprofits, the military, and schools. Each chapter explores a different career, including typical daily activities, the approximate range of compensation, advantages and disadvantages of the career, opportunities for employment and advancement, and how to plan one's educational and professional experiences to prepare for this specialty."--Provided by publisher.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Now in its third edition, this bestselling volume has set the standard for students seeking to find an exciting career in psychology. Its comprehensive coverage spans more careers than ever, with the vast majority of chapters new to this edition.

An advanced degree in psychology offers an extremely wide range of rewarding and well-compensated career opportunities. Amidst all the choices, this book will help future psychologists find their optimal career path. The chapters describe 30 different graduate-level careers (i.e., careers for those holding a PhD, EdD, or PsyD) in three distinct areas of endeavor: academia, clinical and counseling psychology, and specialized settings such as for-profit businesses, nonprofits, the military, and schools.

Each chapter explores a different career, and describes typical daily activities, the approximate range of compensation, advantages and disadvantages of the career, opportunities for employment and advancement, and how to plan one's educational experiences to prepare for this specialty. The authors--all highly accomplished professionals--were selected for their years of experience, their distinction in their field, and their ability to communicate their passion.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

I. Academia -- Psychologists in university department of psychology of psychological science -- Psychologists in college departments of psychology or psychological science -- Psychologists in schools of education -- Psychologists in schools of business -- Psychologists in medical schools -- Psychologists in law schools -- Psychologists in schools of public policy -- II. Clinical and counseling psychology -- Clinical psychologists in independent practice -- Psychologists specializing in child and adolescent clinical psychology -- Geropsychologists : psychologists specializing in aging -- Clinical neuropsychologists -- Counseling psychologists -- Psychologists specializing in psychopharmacology -- Psychologists specializing in rehabilitation psychology -- III. Specialized settings -- Psychologists working in independently funded research centers and institutes -- Forensic psychologists -- Sports psychologists -- Media psychologists -- Consulting and organizational psychologists -- Psychologists in management -- Consumer psychologists -- Psychologists in the publishing world -- Psychologists writing textbooks -- Military psychologists -- Police and public safety psychologists -- Psychologists giving grants through nonprofits -- Psychologists giving grants through government organizations -- Psychologists in educational testing and measurement organizations -- School psychologists -- Psychologists pursuing scientific research in government service.

"The chapters describe 30 different graduate-level careers for those holding a PhD, EdD, or PsyD in three distinct areas of endeavor: academiaclinical and counseling psychology specialized settings such as for-profit businesses, nonprofits, the military, and schools. Each chapter explores a different career, including typical daily activities, the approximate range of compensation, advantages and disadvantages of the career, opportunities for employment and advancement, and how to plan one's educational and professional experiences to prepare for this specialty."--Provided by publisher.

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Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Contributors(p. ix)
  • Introduction(p. 3)
  • I Academia(p. 7)
  • 1 Psychologists in University Departments of Psychology or Psychological Science(p. 9)
  • 2 Psychologists in College Departments of Psychology or Psychological Science(p. 33)
  • 3 Psychologists in Schools of Education(p. 51)
  • 4 Psychologists in Schools of Business(p. 63)
  • 5 Psychologists in Medical Schools(p. 73)
  • 6 Psychologists in Law Schools(p. 87)
  • 7 Psychologists in Schools of Public Policy(p. 103)
  • II Clinical and Counseling Psychology(p. 119)
  • 8 Clinical Psychologists in Independent Practice(p. 121)
  • 9 Psychologists Specializing in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology(p. 137)
  • 10 Geropsychologists: Psychologists Specializing in Aging(p. 155)
  • 11 Clinical Neuropsychologists(p. 169)
  • 12 Counseling Psychologists(p. 189)
  • 13 Psychologists Specializing in Psychopharmacology(p. 211)
  • 14 Psychologists Specializing in Rehabilitation Psychology(p. 227)
  • III Specialized Settings(p. 245)
  • 15 Psychologists Working in Independently Funded Research Centers and Institutes(p. 247)
  • 16 Forensic Psychologists(p. 259)
  • 17 Sport Psychologists(p. 273)
  • 18 Media Psychologists(p. 291)
  • 19 Consulting and Organizational Psychologists(p. 309)
  • 20 Psychologists in Management(p. 329)
  • 21 Consumer Psychologists(p. 341)
  • 22 Psychologists in the Publishing World(p. 357)
  • 23 Psychologists Writing Textbooks(p. 367)
  • 24 Military Psychologists(p. 387)
  • 25 Police and Public Safety Psychologists(p. 409)
  • 26 Psychologists Giving Grants Through Nonprofits(p. 421)
  • 27 Psychologists Giving Grants Through Government Organizations(p. 437)
  • 28 Psychologists in Educational Testing and Measurement Organizations(p. 449)
  • 29 School Psychologists(p. 469)
  • 30 Psychologists Pursuing Scientific Research in Government Service(p. 487)
  • Epilogue: Preparing for a Career in Psychology(p. 499)
  • Index(p. 505)
  • About the Editor(p. 523)