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.
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.
Career Paths in Psychology 3rd Edition by Robert J. Sternberg and Publisher American Psychological Association. Save up to 80% by choosing the eTextbook option for ISBN: 9781433823114, 143382311X. The print version of this textbook is ISBN: 9781433823107, 1433823101.
