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 Working in Research?Related Areas with a Bachelor''s Degree 186 An Insider''s Perspective: Testing the Waters: Marie Balaban, PhD 188 Professional Spotlight: Cynthia L. Pickett, PhD 190 Suggested Exercises 191 Suggested Readings by Topic Area 191 Resources by Topic Area 192 References 193 9 Careers in Industrial and Organizational Psychology 194 Introduction 194 Defining the Subfield 195 The Work 200 Training and Preparation 204 Working in Areas Related to I/O Psychology with a Bachelor''s Degree 209 An Insider''s Perspective: The Flexibility of the Doctoral Degree in I/O Psychology: Russell E. Johnson, PhD 211 Professional Spotlight: John Chan, PhD 213 Suggested Exercises 214 Suggested Readings 215 Resources 215 References 215 10 Careers in Clinical Psychology and Counseling Psychology 217 Introduction 217 Defining the Subfields 218 The Work 219 Training and Preparation 231 Working in Areas Related to Clinical or Counseling Psychology with a Bachelor''s Degree 241 An Insider''s Perspective: A Science of Heart and Mind: Robert McGrath, PhD 243 Professional Spotlight: Kimberlyn Leary, PhD, ABPP 244 Suggested Exercises 245 Suggested Readings by Topic Area 246 Resources 246 References 246 11 Careers in Educational and School Psychology 248 Introduction 248 Defining the Subfields 249 The Work 251 Training and Preparation 256 Working in Areas Related to Educational and School Psychology with a Bachelor''s Degree 260 An Insider''s Perspective: The Science of People: A Career in School Psychology: William Pfohl, PsyD, NCSP 261 Professional Spotlight: Rebecca S. Martínez, PhD, NCSP 263 Suggested Exercises 264 Suggested Readings by Topic Area 264 Resources 265 References 265 12 Careers in Exercise and Sport Psychology 266 Exercise and Sport Psychology Defined 266 The Work 267 Training and Preparation 271 Working in Areas Related to Exercise and Sport Psychology with a Bachelor''s Degree 275 An Insider''s Perspective: A Counseling Sport Psychologist''s Journey: Reflections and Observations: Christopher M. Carr, PhD 276 Professional Spotlight: Kate F. Hays, PhD 278 Suggested Exercises 280 Suggested Readings 280 Resources 280 References 281 13 Careers in Health Psychology 283 Health Psychology Defined 283 The Work 284 Training and Preparation 289 Working in Areas Related to Health Psychology with a Bachelor''s Degree 291 An Insider''s Perspective: Health Psychology and Culture: An Exciting Area of Study: Regan A. R.

Gurung, PhD 292 Professional Spotlight: Chris Dunkel Schetter, PhD 294 Suggested Exercises 295 Suggested Readings 296 Resources 296 References 297 14 Careers in Neuropsychology 298 Neuropsychology Defined 298 The Work 299 Training and Preparation 304 Working in Areas Related to Neuropsychology with a Bachelor''s Degree 306 An Insider''s Perspective: Clinical Neuropsychology - Expanding our Borders: Maria T. Schultheis, PhD 308 Professional Spotlight: Antonio E. Puente, PhD 310 Suggested Exercises 312 Suggested Readings 312 Resources 313 References 313 15 Careers in Forensic Psychology 315 Forensic Psychology Defined 315 Contributions to the Discipline of Psychology 316 Core Activities of the Forensic Psychologist 318 Training Required to be a Forensic Psychologist 323 Forensic Psychology Training Programs 324 Preparing for Graduate Training in Forensic Psychology 325 Employment in the Forensic Psychology Subfield 327 Working in Areas Related to Forensic Psychology with a Bachelor''s Degree 330 An Insider''s Perspective: Why Become a Forensic Psychologist?: Matthew T. Huss 333 Professional Spotlight: Gina M. Vincent, PhD 334 Suggested Exercises 336 Suggested Readings 336 Resources 337 References 337 16 Careers in Academe 339 Academe Defined 339 Employment Settings 339 Professorial Activities 341 Working Conditions 345 Educational Degree and Training Needed 348 Rank 349 Salaries 351 Finding Employment 352 You Don''t Just Get to Stay! 353 Working in the Teaching Area with a Bachelor''s Degree 354 An Insider''s Perspective: Being an Academic Psychologist: A Great Career Choice: Randolph A. Smith, PhD 355 Professional Spotlight: Janie H. Wilson, PhD 357 Suggested Exercises 358 Suggested Readings 359 Resources 359 References 360 17 Assessing the Career Outlook for the Psychology Major 361 Introduction 361 Psychology''s Strengths 362 Psychology''s Weaknesses 364 Psychology''s Threats 365 Psychology''s Opportunities 367 Conclusion 369 References 369 Index 371.