Your Career in Psychology Putting Your

Your Career in Psychology directly addresses the major issues confronting doctoral students and aspiring professionals in psychology. Addresses early graduate school career planning as well as issues confronting recent doctoral graduates in psychology Chapters written by established professionals in their fields provide essential insights for launching a successful career in psychology Includes separate chapters with advice for graduates considering careers in academia, clinical or counseling fields, and in various applied settings Sections on "Concerns and Advice for Undergraduates" help readers pave their way during the early stages of career planning and development Each chapter features a listing of relevant resources such as suggested reading and Internet links User-friendly tone makes this book accessible to students

Stephen F. Davis is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Emporia State University (Emporia, Kansas). He currently serves as Visiting Distinguished Professor at Texas Wesleyan University (Fort Worth, Texas) and Distinguished Guest Professor at Morningside College (Sioux City, Iowa). Student professional development is one of his main areas of expertise in psychology.

Peter J. Giordano is Professor and Chair of Psychology at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. He is a frequent workshop presenter on pedagogy in psychology and on student professional development issues.

Carolyn A. Licht is a clinical psychologist with Columbia University Medical Center at Harlem Hospital. She specializes in the care of culturally diverse inner-city children and families affected by HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, and trauma.

Notes on Contributors	p. ix
Preface	p. xiii
General Considerations	p. 1
Maximizing Your Graduate Training: Issues to Think About from the Start	p. 3
Dealing with Student Loans	p. 13
Creating Balance as a New Professional: Caring for Others by Caring for Yourself	p. 29
Finding an Academic Job	p. 43
Your Advisor and Department Chair: Key Figures in Your Early Career	p. 45
Negotiating the Application and Interview Process	p. 59
Being a Good Departmental Citizen: Getting Your Career Off on the Right Track	p. 75
The Life of a College Professor: Teaching, Research, and Service	p. 89
Preparing for a Career at a Research University	p. 103
Preparing for a Career at a Teaching Institution	p. 117
Special Considerations for Psychologists in Clinical, Counseling, and Related Areas	p. 133
Using Externships, Internships, and Postdoctoral Placements to Your Advantage	p. 135
Preparing for Licensure	p. 151
Practical Considerations When Beginning to Practice: Ethics, Billing, Insurance	p. 163
Specialist versus Generalist Careers: Choosing Your Path	p. 175
Managing Multiple Roles: How to Works as a Clinician and Still Pursue Research and Teaching	p. 187
Working in Hospitals and Community Mental Health Centers: Rewards and Pitfalls versus Private Practice	p. 201
The Role of the Psychologist in a Medical Setting: The Interdisciplinary Team Approach	p. 215
Special Considerations for Psychologists in Other Applied Areas	p. 229
Preparing for Careers in School Psychology	p. 231
Preparing to be a Forensic Psychologist: There is No Single Right Way!	p. 245
Industrial and Organizational Psychology	p. 259
Neuropsychology	p. 271
Continuing Education and More Specialized Credentials	p. 283
Conclusion	p. 295
Name Index	p. 297
Subject Index	p. 303
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