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What Can You Do Major Psychology?: Real People. Real Jobs. Real Rewards.: What Can You Do with a Major in Psychology?
Author(s): Shelley O'Hara (Editor), Jennifer A. Horowitz
- Publisher: CliffsNotes
- Publication Date: 11 Feb. 2005
- Language: English
- Print length: 146 pages
- ISBN-10: 0764576097
- ISBN-13: 9780764576096
Book Description
Your guide to glide from campus to career Newsflash! A degree in psychology doesn′t have to lead to a lifetime of listening to patients on couches. Whether you′re a student considering majoring in psychology or already have a degree and want to begin or change your career, this is your guide to exciting opportunities that range from the traditional to the unconventional. The information goes beyond typical job descriptions to include: ∗ Advice on college and curriculum choices––courses, internships, and more ∗ Tips to help you land a job you′ll love ∗ Profiles of real graduates, their jobs, and how they got them ∗ Inside, real–life information from an art therapist, a sports psychologist, a forensic psychologist, a school psychologist, a corporate psychologist, and a community psychologist ∗ Overviews of typical salary levels, hours, and work environments ∗ Extensive additional resources, including Web sites, professional organizations, periodicals, and more ∗ Licensing requirements With this thorough analysis of the field, you can base your education and career decisions on practical information plus the invaluable first–hand insight of professionals who have “been there and done that.”
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Your guide to glide from campus to career Newsflash! A degree in psychology doesn′t have to lead to a lifetime of listening to patients on couches. Whether you′re a student considering majoring in psychology or already have a degree and want to begin or change your career, this is your guide to exciting opportunities that range from the traditional to the unconventional. The information goes beyond typical job descriptions to include: Advice on college and curriculum choices courses, internships, and more Tips to help you land a job you′ll love Profiles of real graduates, their jobs, and how they got them Inside, real–life information from an art therapist, a sports psychologist, a forensic psychologist, a school psychologist, a corporate psychologist, and a community psychologist Overviews of typical salary levels, hours, and work environments Extensive additional resources, including Web sites, professional organizations, periodicals, and more Licensing requirements With this thorough analysis of the field, you can base your education and career decisions on practical information plus the invaluable first–hand insight of professionals who have “been there and done that.”
About the Author
Shelley O′Hara is a professional writer and the author of more than 100 books. She holds a master′s in English from the University of Maryland.
