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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
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Jeffrey L. Helms is Professor of Psychology at Kennesaw State University. Dr. Helms, a licensed psychologist and member of the American Psychological Association, currently maintains a small private consulting practice that focuses on executive coaching and organizational, academic, and forensic consultation. Daniel T. Rogers is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Kennesaw State University. A licensed psychologist, Dr. Rogers is also a member of the American Psychological Association and the Society for Personality Assessment.
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Praise for the first edition: "A worthy addition to the growing literature on the keys to success for undergraduate psychology majors, the Helms and Rogers text is likely to be one of those books that conscientious psychology students refer to again and again." William Addison, Eastern Illinois University "The Helms and Rogers text truly focuses on helping students achieve their educational and career goals. The authors go beyond the typical career books by presenting a realistic, robust, and diverse picture of possible careers in psychology. Bringing a variety of careers to life, the professional spotlights and profiles of real psychologists represent the true diversity of careers in the field. I look forward to discussing it with my students." Tracy Zinn, James Madison University Already widely considered the most comprehensive and accessible text for psychology majors, this second edition of Majoring in Psychology: Achieving Your Educational and Career Goals is thoroughly updated to reflect the latest research data in the field, as well as important information on recent changes to the GRE. Readers are first introduced to information, strategies, and resources that support success in psychology educational and career pursuits – issues such as the nature and utility of a psychology degree, career decision making, college success, and preparation for graduate school and employment. A series of exercises, resources, and suggested readings provided in each chapter further enhance clarity. Later chapters introduce readers to the diverse areas of study available within the broader field of psychology, with special attention given to the nature of these subfields and their variances in educational requirements, training, and career options – critical information to help support a student's efforts in developing more specific educational and career goals that are in line with particular interests and skills. Further insights in this section are provided via An Insider's Perspective and Professional Spotlight boxes that showcase the career and viewpoint of a pair of internationally recognized psychologists working in their respective subfields. Majoring in Psychology: Achieving Your Educational and Career Goals, 2nd Edition, confirms its reputation as the most indispensable resource for psychology students available today.
Zusammenfassung
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.
Inhalt
List of Boxes xviii
List of Tables xxi
Preface xxii
Acknowledgments xxiv
About the Website xxvi
Part I Majoring in Psychology 1
1 Why Major in Psychology? 3
Introduction 3
How to Use this Book 6
Why Major in Psychology? 6
Suggested Exercises 13
Suggested Readings by Topic Area 14
References 14
2 Succeeding in College: Transitions, Strategies, and Resources 15
Introduction 15
The Experience of Adjusting to College 17
Academic Strategies 23
Campus Resources 30
Conclusion 33
Suggested Exercises 33
Suggested Readings 34
References 34
3 Succeeding in the Psychology Major: Adjustments, Common Difficulties, and Strategies 38
Introduction 38
The Nature of Academic Work in the Psychology Major 40
Common Challenges for Psychology Majors 43
Strategies for Success 49
Conclusion 54
Suggested Exercises 54
Suggested Readings 55
Resources 55
References 56
4 Assessing and Developing Career Goals 57
Introduction 57
The Nature and Value of Career Goal Setting 59
Assessing Self and Developing Life Goals 64
Assessing Self and Developing Career Goals 66
Assessing Self and Developing Educational Goals 69
Conclusion 73
Suggested Exercises 73
Suggested Readings 74
References 74
5 Using your Bachelor's Degree: Preparing for the Job Market 76
Introduction 76
Work Settings of Recent Graduates 77
What Employers Want from Applicants for Entry?]Level Positions 79
How to Develop What Employers Want 82
Finding Entry?]Level Positions 85
Preparing Job Application Materials: Résumés and Cover Letters 87
Preparing for and Completing Job Interviews and Considering Offers 93
Starting Salaries 97
Suggested Exercises 98
Resources 99
References 100
6 The Preprofessional Degree: Preparing for Graduate School 102
Introduction 102
Is Graduate School Right for You? 103
Course Selection 104
Grades and Grade Point Average 110
Research Experience 111
Internships, Field Practica, and Work Experience 113
Mentoring 114
Getting Involved in Professional Organizations 115
Getting Involved on Campus 116
Community Service and Extracurricular Activities 118
Suggested Exercises 118
Suggested Readings 120
Resources 120
References 121
7 The Preprofessional Degree: Applying to Graduate School 122
Introduction 122
The Subfields of Psychology 122
Deciding on the Type of Graduate Education 127
Finding Available Graduate Programs 132
Evaluating the Graduate Programs You Find 133
Selecting Programs to Pursue 146
Preparing Vitae An Essential Part of Your Application Packet 147
Statements of Intent and Admissions Essays 152
Letters of Recommendation 153
The Graduate School Application Packet 156
Interviewing 156
Making Your Decision 159
Plan B: What if I Don't Get In? 161
10 Tips from a Successful Applicant: Laura L. Mayhew 162
Suggested Exercises 165
Suggested Readings 165
Resources 165
References 166
Part II The Subfields of Psychology 169
8 Careers in Research: Experimental, Developmental, Social, Cognitive, and Biopsychology 171
Introduction 171
Defining the Subfields 172
The Work 180
Training and Preparation 184 Workin...