Career Paths in Psychology

Where Your Degree Can Take You

Robert J. Sternberg

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American Psychological Association
30 September 2016

Psychology; Careers guidance; Business & management; Advice on careers & achieving success

Now in its third edition, this bestselling volume has set the standard for students seeking to find an exciting career in psychology. Its comprehensive coverage spans more careers than ever, with the vast majority of chapters new to this edition.

An advanced degree in psychology offers an extremely wide range of rewarding and well-compensated career opportunities. Amidst all the choices, this book will help future psychologists find their optimal career path. The chapters describe 30 different graduate-level careers (i.e., 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, and describes 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 experiences to prepare for this specialty. The authors—all highly accomplished professionals—were selected for their years of experience, their distinction in their field, and their ability to communicate their passion.

Edited by: Robert J. Sternberg
Imprint: American Psychological Association
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Third Edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 960g
ISBN: 9781433823107
ISBN 10: 1433823101
Pages: 584
Publication Date: 30 September 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contributors Introduction Part I. Academia Chapter 1. Psychologists in University Departments of Psychology or Psychological Science Chapter 2. Psychologists in College Departments of Psychology or Psychological Science Chapter 3. Psychologists in Schools of Education Chapter 4. Psychologists in Schools of Business Chapter 5. Psychologists in Medical Schools Chapter 6. Psychologists in Law Schools Chapter 7. Psychologists in Schools of Public Policy Part II. Clinical and Counseling Psychology Chapter 8. Clinical Psychologists in Independent Practice Chapter 9. Psychologists Specializing in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology Chapter 10. Geropsychologists: Psychologists Specializing in Aging Chapter 11. Clinical Neuropsychologists Chapter 12. Counseling Psychologists Chapter 13. Psychologists Specializing in Psychopharmacology Chapter 14. Psychologists Specializing in Rehabilitation Psychology Part III. Specialized Settings Chapter 15. Psychologists Working in Independently Funded Research Centers and Institutes Chapter 16. Forensic Psychologists Chapter 17. Sport Psychologists Chapter 18. Media Psychologists Chapter 19. Consulting and Organizational Psychologists Chapter 21. Psychologists in Management Chapter 22. Consumer Psychologists Chapter 23. Psychologists in the Publishing World Chapter 24. Psychologists Writing Textbooks Chapter 25. Military Psychologists Chapter 26. Police and Public Safety Psychologists Chapter 27. Giving Grants Through Nonprofits Chapter 28. Giving Grants Through Government Organizations Chapter 29. Psychologists in Educational Testing and Measurement Organizations Chapter 30. School Psychologists Chapter 31. Psychologists Pursuing Scientific Research in Government Service Epilogue: Preparing for a Career in Psychology Index About the Editor

Robert J. Sternberg, PhD, received his BA from Yale and his PhD from Stanford. He also is the recipient of 13 honorary doctorates. He is professor of human development at Cornell University and honorary professor of psychology at the University of Heidelberg, Germany. Prior to that, he served as a university dean, provost, and president. Earlier, he was IBM Professor of Psychology and Education in the Department of Psychology at Yale University and director of the Yale Center for the Psychology of Abilities, Competencies, and Expertise (PACE Center). Dr. Sternberg was the 2003 president of APA and the 2012–2013 president of the Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Sciences. He is editor of Perspectives on Psychological Science and previously was editor of The APA Review of Books: Contemporary Psychology and Psychological Bulletin. He has won many awards, including the James McKeen Cattell Award of the Association for Psychological Science. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Education and a fellow of APA, Association for Psychological Science, American Educational Research Association, and American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Reviews for Career Paths in Psychology: Where Your Degree Can Take You

"Career Paths in Psychology: Where Your Degree Can Take You continues to be the ideal textbook for students seeking to find an exciting career in psychology. -- ""The Midwest Book Review"" This is a worthwhile and beneficial book for those considering a career in psychology. I would strongly recommend it to any student majoring in psychology at the undergraduate level as well as those thinking about changing their careers. -- ""Doody's Review Service"" ""This is a worthwhile and beneficial book for those considering a career in psychology. I would strongly recommend it to any student majoring in psychology at the undergraduate level as well as those thinking about changing their careers."" --Doody's Review Service"