Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Davis, Stephen F.

Description

1. x, 195 pages : illustrations; 28 cm

Summary

1. "Now in it's third edition, Erik Landrum and Stephen Davis's The Psychology Major has proven itself to be an especially valuable tool for today's college students. With helpful tips for both succeeding in classes as well as detailing strategies for accomplished post-graduate careers, the text provides advice fundamental to advancing in the world beyond college. By giving students up-to-date information on the field of psychology-related job opportunities, The Psychology Major 3/e helps students make important and well-informed decisions about their futures. Book jacket."--Jacket.

Subject

1. Psychology > Vocational guidance
2. Vocational guidance
3. Psychology > education
4. Vocational Guidance
5. vocational guidance
6. Vocational guidance
7. Psychology > Vocational guidance

Contents

1. Why college? -- Why psychology? -- Careers with a bachelor's degree in psychology -- Pursuing bachelor's-level options -- Career options with a master's degree or doctoral degree -- The graduate admissions process -- Research and teaching assistantships -- Getting involved: internships and organizations -- Sharpening library and research skills -- An APA format primer -- Doing well in psychology classes: study tips -- Ethical issues for psychology majors -- Psychology and other options: nurturing your career.

Owning institution

1. Princeton University Library

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-192) and index.