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Your Career in Psychology Clinical and Counseling Psychology

by: Kuther, Tara L.

Your Career in Psychology Clinical and Counseling Psychology

by: Kuther, Tara L.

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9780534174804
ISBN 10:
0534174809
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 10/14/2005
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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Summary

YOUR CAREER IN PSYCHOLOGY: CLINICAL AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY introduces students to the variety of forms that clinical or counseling psychology careers may take. Each chapter presents a career path, including an overview, advantages and disadvantages, and a profile of a psychologist who has chosen that path. This book is a wonderful starting point for exploring careers in clinical or counseling psychology.

Chapter 1 Introducing Clinical and Counseling Psychology

(12)

Clinical Psychology

(1)

Counseling Psychology

(1)

Differentiating Clinical and Counseling Psychology

(1)

Other Mental Health Professions

(2)

Psychiatrist

(1)

Social Worker

(1)

Counselor

(1)

Current Issues in Clinical and Counseling Psychology

(1)

Recommended Readings

(1)

Web Resources

(1)

Profile 1.1: Elaine M. Heiby, Ph.D.

(4)

Chapter 2 Practice Careers

(20)

Activities of Practicing Psychologists

(1)

Employment Settings

(1)

Private Practice

(1)

College and University Counseling Centers

(1)

Community Mental Health Centers

(1)

Hospitals and Medical Centers

(1)

Advantages and Disadvantages to a Career in Psychological Practice

(2)

Preparation for a Career in Psychological Practice

(1)

Recommended Readings

(1)

Web Resources

(1)

Profile 2.1: Brick Johnstone, Ph.D.

(3)

Profile 2.2: Stuart Tentoni, Ph.D.

(5)

Profile 2.3: Marilu Price Berry, Ph.D.

(3)

Profile 2.4: Brian R. Snider , Ph.D.

(3)

Chapter 3 Careers in Public Health and Policy

(18)

What Is Public Health?

(1)

Employment Settings

(1)

Career Tracks

(4)

Research

(2)

Politics

(1)

Program Development and Evaluation

(1)

Preparation for a Career in Public Health and Social Policy

(1)

Recommended Readings

(1)

Web Resources

(1)

Profile 3.1: Simon H. Budman, Ph.D.

(5)

Profile 3.3: APA's Congressional and Executive Branch Fellowship Program

(6)

Chapter 4 Psychologists in the Military

(12)

Activities of Psychologists in the Military

(2)

Personnel Selection and Classification

(1)

Personnel Training

(1)

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

(1)

Direct Service

(1)

Advantages, Disadvantages, and Salary

(2)

Preparation for a Career in the Military

(2)

Recommended Readings

(1)

Web Resources

(1)

Profile 4.1: Carrie Dorson, Psy.D.

(4)

Chapter 5 Forensic and Police Psychology Careers

(18)

Forensic Psychology

(4)

Activities of Forensic Psychologists

(2)

Advantages and Disadvantages of a Career in Forensic Psychology

(1)

Preparation for a Career in Forensic Psychology

(1)

Police Psychology

(3)

Activities of Police Psychologists

(1)

Advantages and Disadvantages to a Career in Police Psychology

(1)

Preparation for a Career in Police Psychology

(1)

Recommended Readings

(1)

Web Resources

(1)

Profile 6.1: Steven Williams, Ph.D., S.P.H.R.

(3)

Profile 6.2: More Psychologists Are Attracted to the Executive Coaching Field

(1)

What it is

(1)

What it takes

(1)

Ways to sample the field

(3)

Chapter 7 Psychologists in Academia

(16)

A Career as a Professor

(4)

Activities and Professional Responsibilities

(2)

Advantages and Disadvantages to a Career as a Professor

100

(2)

A Career in Research

102

(3)

Academia

102

(1)

Industry

103

(1)

Government

103

(1)

Social Service Agencies and Nonprofits

104

(1)

Preparation for a Teaching and Research Career

104

(1)

Recommended Readings

105

(1)

Web Resources

105

(1)

Profile 7.1: Richard M. McFall, Ph.D.

106

(3)

Profile 7.2: Peter J. Snyder, Ph.D.

109

(4)

Chapter 8 Is a Career in Clinical or Counseling Psychology for You?

113

(9)

Master's Degrees in Clinical and Counseling Psychology

114

(1)

What Can You Do with a Master's Degree?

114

(1)

What Does a Master's Degree Entail?

115

(1)

Doctoral Degrees

115

(3)

Training Models

115

(1)

Ph.D. vs Psy.D.

116

(1)

What Does a Doctoral Degree Entail?

117

(1)

Post-Doctoral Specialization

118

(1)

Licensure

118

(1)

Advancing Your Career: What You Can Do Now

119

(2)

Become Known by Your Professors

120

(1)

Obtain Research Experience

120

(1)

Obtain Applied Experience

120

(1)

Begin Preparing for Graduate Study

121

(1)

Recommended Readings

121

(1)

Web Resources

121

(1)

References

122

(6)

Index

128

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Your Career in Psychology Clinical and Counseling Psychology

Your Career in Psychology Clinical and Counseling Psychology

9780534174804

0534174809

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