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Psychology Major, The: Career Options and Strategies for Success
ISBN-10: 0130837539
ISBN-13: 9780130837530
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2000
Format: Paper; 160 pp
Published: 08/26/1999
For undergraduate psychology or career counseling courses at any level.
For students considering a career in psychology, this thorough overview of the discipline provides information on career options and opportunities for both the undergraduate and graduate psychology major, research and writing strategies, as well as study and test-taking tips.
Makes a handy supplement for the student considering a psychology major. Ex.___
Provides students tips on how to do well in all classes, how to find research ideas and how to write papers in APA format. Ex.___
Holds students' interest and allows the authors to “connect” with readers. Ex.___
1. What Can I Do with a Degree in Psychology?
2. Career Options with a B.A. or B.S. in Psychology.
3. Graduate School Opportunities, Challenges, and Choices.
4. Undergraduate Opportunities.
5. Locating Prior Research.
6. Publication Manual Primer: Tips for APA Format.
7. Tips for Doing Well in Psychology Courses.
8. Ethical Issues for Undergraduate Psychology Students.
9. Majoring in Psychology and Other Options.
References.
Appendix A: Brief History of Psychology.
Appendix B: More Vita Tips, with Example Vitae from Senior-level Psychology Majors.
Appendix C: Principle Six of APA's Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct.
Author and Subject Index.


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