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Title Career paths in psychology : where your degree can take you / edited by Robert J. Sternberg
Edition Third edition
Published Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2017]
©2017

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 523 pages)
Contents I. Academia. Psychologists in university departments of psychology or psychological science / Henry L. Roediger, III -- Psychologists in college departments of psychology or psychological science / Janet Davidson -- Psychologists in schools of education / Kenji Hakuta -- Psychologists in schools of business / Adam D. Galinsky, Malia F. Mason, and Joel Brockner -- Psychologists in medical schools / Aric A. Prather and Elissa S. Epel -- Psychologists in law schools / Barbara A. Spellman and Jennifer K. Robbennolt -- Psychologists in schools of public policy / Jennifer S. Lerner -- II. Clinical and counseling psychology. Clinical psychologists in independent practice / Christine H. Farber -- Psychologists specializing in child and adolescent clinical psychology / Jane Annunziata and Marc Nemiroff -- Geropsychologists : psychologists specializing in aging / Gregory A. Hinrichsen and Michele J. Karel -- Clinical neuropsychologists / Paul L. Craig -- Counseling psychologists / Melba J.T. Vasquez and Puncky Paul Heppner -- Psychologists specializing in psychopharmacology / Joseph E. Comaty -- Psychologists specializing in rehabilitation psychology / Joseph F. Rath, Hilary Bertisch, and Timothy R. Elliott -- III. Specialized settings. Psychologists working in independently funded research centers and institutes / Rebecca M. Puhl and Marlene B. Schwartz -- Forensic psychologists / Natalie M. Anumba and Ira K. Packer -- Sport psychologists / John P. Sullivan, David B. Coppel, Sam Maniar, and Antoinette M. Minniti -- Media psychologists / Pamela Rutledge -- Consulting and organizational psychologists / Judith S. Blanton -- Psychologists in management / Bruce L. Bobbitt -- Consumer psychologists / Anne E. Beall -- Psychologists in the publishing world / Gary R. VandenBos and Rosemarie I. Sokol-Chang -- Psychologists writing textbooks / Laura E. Berk and Sean W. Wakely -- Military psychologists / Paul T. Bartone and Ann T. Landes -- Police and public safety psychologists / David M. Corey -- Psychologists giving grants through nonprofits / Lonnie R. Sherrod -- Psychologists giving grants through government organizations / William M.P. Klein, Rebecca A. Ferrer, and Sally S. Dickerson -- Psychologists in educational testing and measurement organizations / Wayne J. Camara -- School psychologists / Mary S. Barringer and Shantina R. Dixon -- Psychologists pursuing scientific research in government service / Marc H. Bornstein
Summary "The chapters describe 30 different graduate-level careers for those holding a PhD, EdD, or PsyD in three distinct areas of endeavor: academia, clinical and counseling psychology, and specialized settings such as for-profit businesses, nonprofits, the military, and schools. Each chapter explores a different career, including typical daily activities, the approximate range of compensation, advantages and disadvantages of the career, opportunities for employment and advancement, and how to plan one's educational and professional experiences to prepare for this specialty."--Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on January 26, 2022)
Subject Psychology -- Vocational guidance
PSYCHOLOGY -- Reference.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Careers -- General.
Psychology -- Vocational guidance
Form Electronic book
Author Sternberg, Robert J., editor.
ISBN 9781433823114
143382311X