The Psychology Major's Handbook (PSY 477 Preparation for Careers in Psychology)

This handbook, by Tara L. Kuther, offers undergraduate students the information they need to make informed decisions about whether to pursue psychology as a major and career, as well as succeed in their psychology course. The first chapter introduces students to the scope of psychology and the subspecialties within psychology. Subsequent chapters help students assess their skills, abilities, and interests. Career opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate levels are presented so students can decide whether psychology is an appropriate major for them. Available at a discounted price when packaged with the text; contact your Wadsworth Cengage Learning representative for more information.

kuther (psychology, Western Connecticut State U.) Opens With A Handy Guide To The Different Schools Within Psychology And The Differences Among Its Various Practitioners, And Follows With Practical Advice About Deciding On A Major, Developing Tools For Academic Success, Writing A Literature Review, Writing An Empirical Paper, Finding A Job With A Bachelor's Degree, Doing The Same With A Graduate Degree, And Applying To Graduate School. Many Of Her Observations Apply To Other Majors As Well, But Kuther Is Careful To Keep Psychology Majors On Track In Terms Of Self-assessment (she Includes Journal Exercises) And Such Important Matters As The Proper Style Guide To Use In Psychology And Evolving Attitudes And Responses To The Discipline Itself. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, Or