The Psychology Major: Career Options and

All of the "tips and tools of the trade" are found in this one volume, making this a handy book for readers considering a career in psychology.

This thorough overview of the discipline provides detailed information on the choices and challenges ahead, including career options with an undergraduate degree and opportunities for those who pursue advanced degrees.

Chapter 1: What Can I Do With a Degree in Psychology?

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Going to College

Thoughts About the Psychology Major

Areas of Specialization within Psychology

The Importance of Advising

Recap: Why the Psychology Major is a Good Choice

Chapter 2: Career Options With a B.A. or B.S. in Psychology

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The Undergraduate Curriculum

Careers with an Associate's Degree

Careers with a Bachelor's Degree

Tips to Help You Find a Job

Chapter 3: Graduate School Opportunities, Challenges, and Choices

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Why Graduate Training?

Occupational Opportunities

How to Apply to Graduate School

Chapter 4: Undergraduate Opportunities

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Research and Teaching Assistantships

Field Experiences and Internships

Organizational Involvement

Chapter 5: Locating Prior Research

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Generating Research Ideas

The Literature Review

The Special Role of References

Library Research Strategies

Library Skills Psychology Majors Should Have

Chapter 6: Publication Manual Primer: Tips for APA Format

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Writing Psychology Papers

The Parts: Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion

Grammar and Vocabulary

Sample Paper

Chapter 7: Tips for Doing Well in Psychology Courses

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General Study Tips

Developing Effective Study Habits

Improving Your Reading

Getting More Out of Lectures

Improving Test-taking Strategies

Math Anxiety

Behaviors to Avoid

Chapter 8: Ethical Issues for Undergraduate Psychology Students

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The Ethics of Being a Student

The Ethics of Research

The Development and Use of APA Ethical Principles

The Role of Informed Consent and the Institutional Review Board

Chapter 9: Majoring in Psychology and Other Options

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The Psychology Major

Diversity in Psychology

Other Related Options

Self-reflections and Self-assessment

More Resources

References

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Appendix A: Brief History of Psychology

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Appendix B: More Vita Tips, with Example Vitae from Senior-level Psychology Majors

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Appendix C: Principle Six of APA's Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct

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Author and Subject Index

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