Majoring in Psychology
If you enjoy writing your paper in Psychology, and consider majoring in the field, you might want to consult one or more of the following:
Careers in Psychology. An independent, comprehensive website. Retrieved July 26, 2012: www.CareersinPsychology.org .
Before You Choose a Psychology Major. Retrieved June 14, 2011, from About.com Web site: http://psychology.about.com/od/psychology101/bb/psycmajor.htm.
DeGalan, J. & Lambert, S. Great Jobs for Psychology Majors. Lincolnwood, IL.:VGM Career Horizons, 1995.
Pollack BF 76 D44 1995.
Helms, J. L. & Rogers, D.T. Majoring in Psychology: Achieving Your Educational and Career Goals. Malden, MA.:Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
Major: Psychology. Retrieved June 14, 2011 from the College Board Web site: http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/majors/42.0101.html.
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Wegenek, A. R. & Buskist, W. Insider's Guide to the Psychology Major: Everything You Need to Know About the Degree and Profession. Washington, D.C.: APA, 2010.
Stern BF 80.7 U6 W44 2010.
Graduate Study in Psychology
Careers in Psychology. An independent, comprehensive website. Retrieved July 26, 2012: www.CareersinPsychology.org .
Graduate Study in Psychology. Washington, D.C.: APA. 1992- .Annual. [Describes graduate programs at different institutions.]
Pollack BF 77 G73 2002. Stern: Ref BF 77 G73 2010, 2011.
Kellogg, R.T. & Pisacreta, R. The Best Test Preparation for the GRE, Graduate Record Examination in Psychology. Piscataway: NJ. [Published periodically.]
Stern Ref BF 78 B484 2008.
Kracen, A.C. & Wallace, I.J. Applying to Graduate School in Psychology: Advice from Successful Students and Prominent Psychologists. Washington, D.C.: APA, 2008.
Stern Ref BF 77 67 2008.
Kuther, T.L. Graduate Study in Psychology: Your Guide to Success. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas Pub., 2004.
Pollack & Stern: Ref BF 77 K85 2004.
Niemeyer, G.J. & Stevenson, D.The Virtual Advisor: Successful Strategies for Getting into Graduate School in Psychology. Thousand Oaks: Sage, 2008.
Stern Ref BF 77 N45 2008
NRC [National Research Council] Ranking of U.S. Psychology Ph.D. Programs. Retrieved June 14, 2011 from the Social Psychology Network Web site: http://www.socialpsychology.org/ranking.htm.
US News & World Report Education Graduate Schools: Psychology. Retrieved June 14, 2011, from the U.S. News & World Report Web site: http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-humanities-schools/psychology-rankings.
Walfish, S. & Hess, A.K. Succeeding in Graduate School: The Career Guide for Psychology Students. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum Associates, 2001.
Pollack BF 77 S83 2001.
Walsh, L. Pursuing Psychology Graduate School Information Page. Retrieved June 14, 2011, from the University of Northern Iowa Web page: http://www.uni.edu/walsh/linda2.html.
Williams-Nickelson, C., Prinstein, M.J., & Keilin, W.G. Internships in Psychology: The APAGS Workbook for Writing Successful Applications and Finding the Right Fit. 2nd edition. Washington, D.C.:APA, 2008.
Stern Ref BF 77 I67 2008.
Psychology as a Profession
Careers in Psychology. An independent, comprehensive website. Retrieved July 26, 2012: www.CareersinPsychology.org .
Careers in Psychology. Retrieved June 14, 2011, from the APA Web site: http://www.apa.org/careers/resources/guides/careers.aspx.
Clark, J., ed. Freelance Counselling and Psychotherapy: Competition and Collaboration. Hove, East Sussex; NY: Brunner-Routeledge, 2002.
A List of Psychology Careers. Retrieved June 14, 2011, from the About.com Web site: http://psychology.about.com/od/careersinpsychology/a/career-list.htm.
Oster, G.D. Life as a Psychologist: Career Choices and Insights. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2006.
Pollack & Stern: BF 76 O88 2006
Prinstein, M.J. & Patterson, M.D., eds. The Portable Mentor: Expert Guide to a Successful Career in Psychology. NY: Kluwer Academic, 2003.
Pollack BF 76 P67 2003.
Psychologists. From the Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011. Retrieved June 14, 2011, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Web site: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos056.htm.
Stemberg, R.J., ed. Career Paths in Psychology: Where Your Degree Can Take You. Washington, D.C.: APA, 2007.
Stern BF 76 C38 2007.
Super, C.M., & Super, D.E. Opportunities in Psychology Careers. Rev. ed. by B. Camenson. Chicago: VGM Career Books, 2001.
Career Searching
Career Databases
Careers in Psychology - Comprehensive guide to careers in Psychology, describing the entire spectrum of jobs in the field. Contains: interviews with practicing psychologists, tips on choosing a school, information on internship opportunities, descriptions of licensure requirements, and lists of current job openings.
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