The insider's guide to the psychology major: everything you need to know about the degree and profession

by Wegenek, Amira Rezec

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Title Statements

Full title :The insider's guide to the psychology major : everything you need to know about the degree and profession / Amira Rezec Wegenek and William Buskist.

Summary

"Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors. To gain an edge and get ahead, current and prospective psychology majors need access to insider knowledge. This book provides an overview of the psychology major, subdisciplines within the field, graduate programs and the admissions process, career opportunities for all degree types, internships, and free resources for students. To make the process more interactive and proactive, students will benefit from the handy assessments, timelines, exercises, tips on enhancing employability, testimonials from students and professionals, and recommended resources, including web sites, journals, and conferences. Like a good mentor, this book expertly motivates and empowers students to be proactive in exploring their educational and career options. Whether the ultimate goal is to enter the workforce or graduate school, following this insider guidance will save undergraduates time and increase their chances of success."--Amazon.com

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2010.
Edition:1st ed

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):American Psychological Association
Place of Publication:Washington, DC
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2010.

The Physical Object

Description:viii, 126 pages : : illustrations ; : 26 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781433808159, 1433808153
oclc:ocn489257048
LC Classification:BF80.7.U6
Dewey Decimal:150.71/173

Why should you major in psychology? -- Finding your path: tapping into valuable resources -- How do you become a psychologist? -- What jobs can you attain with a Bachelor's degree in psychology? -- Graduate school -- Getting "real-world" psychology-related experience -- Psychology careers in research and practice -- App. A. Scholarly journals in major subdisciplines of psychology -- App. B. Major organizations hosting annual psychology research conferences in the United States.

Subjects

Education, Professional Orientation professionnelle Psychologie Psychologie -- Orientation professionne… Psychologists -- Training of Psychologists -- Training of -- United … Psychologues -- Formation -- États-Unis Psychology Psychology -- Study and teaching (Highe… Psychology -- Study and teaching (Highe… Psychology -- Vocational guidance Psychology -- Vocational guidance -- Un… United States Vocational guidance