Title:
Majoring in psych? : career options for psychology undergraduates
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Edition:
2nd ed.
Publication Information:
Boston, Mass. : Allyn and Bacon, 2002
ISBN:
9780205326433
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Summary
Summary
Focusing on the ways that students can enhance their marketability, this guide aims to answer their career-planning questions. It looks at psychology as both a discipline and a liberal arts degree from a career perspective. Using a question-and-answer format, it shows students how they can take an active role in shaping their professional paths.
Table of Contents
| Chapter 1 Should I major in psychology? |
| What does mean to major in psychology? |
| What is the benefit of psychology versus any other degree? |
| So, what is psychology? |
| Why should I be a psychology major? |
| What if I really want to be a counselor/therapist? |
| Will I be able to get a job? |
| Will I make any money? |
| What if I already know what I want to be "when I grow up?" |
| Chapter 2 How can I be sure? |
| If I am thinking of psychology as a major what can I do to make certain it is right for me? |
| What issues or questions should I be considering? |
| What else might help me now as I plan my psychology major? |
| A four year timeline |
| What if I have declared a psychology major late in my academic career--what good is a timeline? |
| What do I do if I decide that psychology is Not the best major for me? |
| Chapter 3 What careers are available? |
| What kinds of jobs are "right" for psychology majors? Profile of a human services worker |
| Profile of a parole officer |
| Profile of a human resources recruiter |
| Chapter 4 How do I explore careers? |
| Where do I start? |
| Resources: Instructors |
| Career Services |
| The Library |
| Professional or associations |
| Alumni |
| Your family and friends |
| Local professionals |
| The Internet |
| Chapter 5 How do I enhance my employability? |
| So why should I care about my "marketability |
| What are some steps to optimize my opportunities? |
| Get to know your faculty |
| Get to know and use resources that can assist you |
| Volunteer some of your time and talent to campus or community organizations |
| Participate in at least one (if not more) internship experience |
| Take coursework that supports your plans |
| What if I have special considerations? |
| Chapter 6 Will I make any money? |
| What do I need to know about my income potential as a psychology major? |
| What type of starting salary can I expect? |
| What are starting salaries with a master's degree or a doctorate in psychology? |
| What if I am offered a salary that is less than what I believe I deserve? |
| Chapter 7 Should I go to graduate school? |
| What are the key issues to consider? Am I an attractive applicant? |
| What kind of graduate schools are there to consider? Or master's vs. PhD vs. PsyD, what gives? |
| What if I'm still not sure about whether or not I want to go to graduate school? |
| Will it hurt my chances to take a year or more off (e.g., not go to graduate school right away)? |
| Chapter 8 How do I prepare for graduate school? |
| What steps are involved in applying to graduate school? |
| Graduate school preparation timeline |
| How do I maximize my chance of getting into graduate school? |
| Why is research experience so important? What about relevant experience? |
| What about application essays and interviews? |
| Chapter 9 How do I do a job search? |
| How do I get started in conducting a successful job search? |
| How do I target and research possible employers? |
| How do I design a resume? |
| What about my references? |
| What categories of information should I use in my resume? |
| Is a cover letter important? |
| I have a job interview! How do I prepare? |
| Chapter 10 I have my job, how what? |
| What should my first objectives be in my new job? |
| How do I become effective in my specific work assignments? |
| How do I know if I am "on track" with the direction of my career? |
| How do I keep from making my work my life? |
| What should I do to allow for job change opportunities? |
