Majoring in Psychology Achieving Your Educational and Career Goals 2nd Edition by Jeffrey Helms, Daniel Rogers 1118741021 9781118741023

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ISBN 10: 1118741021 

ISBN 13: 9781118741023

Author: Jeffrey L. Helms, Daniel T. Rogers

Updated 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.

The new edition incorporates the most up-to-date research, as well as recent changes to the GRE

Reveals the benefits of pursuing a psychology degree and shows students how to prepare for a career or to continue with graduate study in the field

Features a wide range of supplemental exercises and materials plus topical contributions written by national and international figures in their respective psychology subfields

Online support materials for instructors include Powerpoint slides and test banks to support each chapter

Table of contents:

Part I: Majoring in Psychology
Chapter One: Why Major in Psychology?
Introduction
How to Use this Book
Why Major in Psychology?
Suggested Exercises
Suggested Readings by Topic Area
References

Chapter Two: Succeeding in College
Introduction
The Experience of Adjusting to College
Academic Strategies
Campus Resources
Conclusion
Suggested Exercises
Suggested Readings
References

Chapter Three: Succeeding in the Psychology Major
Introduction
The Nature of Academic Work in the Psychology Major
Common Challenges for Psychology Majors
Strategies for Success
Conclusion
Suggested Exercises
Suggested Readings
Resources
References

Chapter Four: Assessing and Developing Career Goals
Introduction
The Nature and Value of Career Goal Setting
Assessing Self and Developing Life Goals
Assessing Self and Developing Career Goals
Assessing Self and Developing Educational Goals
Conclusion
Suggested Exercises
Suggested Readings
References

Chapter Five: Using your Bachelor’s Degree
Introduction
Work Settings of Recent Graduates
What Employers Want from Applicants for Entry-Level Positions
How to Develop What Employers Want
Finding Entry-Level Positions
Preparing Job Application Materials: Résumés and Cover Letters
Preparing For and Completing Job Interviews and Considering Offers
Starting Salaries
Suggested Exercises
Resources
References

Chapter Six: The Preprofessional Degree
Introduction
Is Graduate School Right for You?
Course Selection
Grades and Grade Point Average
Research Experience
Internships, Field Practica, and Work Experience
Mentoring
Getting Involved in Professional Organizations
Getting Involved on Campus
Community Service and Extracurricular Activities
Suggested Exercises
Suggested Readings
Resources
References

Chapter Seven: The Preprofessional Degree Applying to Graduate School
Introduction
The Subfields of Psychology
Deciding on the Type of Graduate Education
Finding Available Graduate Programs
Evaluating the Graduate Programs You Find
Selecting Programs to Pursue
Preparing Vitae – An Essential Part of Your Application Packet
Statements of Intent and Admissions Essays
Letters of Recommendation
The Graduate School Application Packet
Interviewing
Making Your Decision
Plan B: What if I Don’t Get In?
Suggested Exercises
Suggested Readings
Resources
References

Part II: The Subfields of Psychology
Chapter Eight: Careers in Research
Introduction
Defining the Subfields
The Work
Training and Preparation
Working in Research-Related Areas with a Bachelor’s Degree
Suggested Exercises
Suggested Readings by Topic Area
Resources by Topic Area
References

Chapter Nine: Careers in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Introduction
Defining the Subfield
The Work
Training and Preparation
Working in Areas Related to I/O Psychology with a Bachelor’s Degree
Suggested Exercises
Suggested Readings
Resources
References

Chapter Ten: Careers in Clinical Psychology and Counseling Psychology
Introduction
Defining the Subfields
The Work
Training and Preparation
Working in Areas Related to Clinical or Counseling Psychology with a Bachelor’s Degree
Suggested Exercises
Suggested Readings by Topic Area
Resources
References

Chapter Eleven: Careers in Educational and School Psychology
Introduction
Defining the Subfields
The Work
Training and Preparation
Working in Areas Related to Educational and School Psychology with a Bachelor’s Degree
Suggested Exercises
Suggested Readings by Topic Area
Resources
References

Chapter Twelve: Careers in Exercise and Sport Psychology
Exercise and Sport Psychology Defined
The Work
Training and Preparation
Working in Areas Related to Exercise and Sport Psychology with a Bachelor’s Degree
Suggested Exercises
Suggested Readings
Resources
References

Chapter Thirteen: Careers in Health Psychology
Health Psychology Defined
The Work
Training and Preparation
Working in Areas Related to Health Psychology with a Bachelor’s Degree
Suggested Exercises
Suggested Readings
Resources
References

Chapter Fourteen: Careers in Neuropsychology
Neuropsychology Defined
The Work
Training and Preparation
Working in Areas Related to Neuropsychology with a Bachelor’s Degree
Suggested Exercises
Suggested Readings
Resources
References

Chapter Fifteen: Careers in Forensic Psychology
Forensic Psychology Defined
Contributions to the Discipline of Psychology
Core Activities of the Forensic Psychologist
Training Required to be a Forensic Psychologist
Forensic Psychology Training Programs
Preparing for Graduate Training in Forensic Psychology
Employment in the Forensic Psychology Subfield
Working in Areas Related to Forensic Psychology with a Bachelor’s Degree
Suggested Exercises
Suggested Readings
Resources
References

Chapter Sixteen: Careers in Academe
Academe Defined
Employment Settings
Professorial Activities
Working Conditions
Educational Degree and Training Needed
Rank
Salaries
Finding Employment
You Don’t Just Get to Stay!
Working in the Teaching Area with a Bachelor’s Degree
Suggested Exercises
Suggested Readings
Resources
References

Chapter Seventeen: Assessing the Career Outlook for the Psychology Major
Introduction
Psychology’s Strengths
Psychology’s Weaknesses
Psychology’s Threats
Psychology’s Opportunities
Conclusion
References

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