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

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.
Author
Wegenek, Amira Rezec.
Publication
Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2010.

Holdings

Details

Additional Authors
  • American Psychological Association.
  • Buskist, William.
Description
viii, 126 p. : ill.; 26 cm.
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.
Subject
  • Education, Professional
  • Psychologists > Training of > United States
  • Psychology
  • Psychology > Study and teaching (Higher) > United States
  • Psychology > Vocational guidance > United States
  • United States
  • Vocational Guidance
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 113-116) and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
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.
ISBN
  • 9781433808159
  • 1433808153
LCCN
^^2009049429