Custom Enrichment Module: The Psychology Major's Handbook - Softcover

Kuther, Tara L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534533876 ISBN 13: 9780534533878

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2005

Synopsis

The information you need to make informed decisions about whether to pursue psychology as a major and career is found in this handbook--as are useful tips that will help you succeed in their psychology course. The first chapter introduces you to the scope of psychology and the subspecialties within psychology. Subsequent chapters help you assess your skills, abilities, and interests. Career opportunities are presented so you can decide whether psychology is an appropriate major for you.

About this title

About the Author:

Tara L. Kuther, Ph.D., studied developmental psychology at Fordham University. Dr. Kuther is Professor of Psychology at Western Connecticut State University, where she teaches courses in child, adolescent, and adult psychology. She is a Fellow of the Society for Teaching of Psychology, Division Two of the American Psychological Association, and is active in the Society for Research in Child Development and the Society for Research on Adolescence. Dr. Kuther is the author of over a dozen books in addition to THE PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR'S HANDBOOK.

Review:

1. What Is Psychology? 2. Choosing a Major: Is Psychology for You? 3. Take an Active Role in Your Education. 4. Study Tips: Tools for Academic Success. 5. Writing the Literature Review Paper. 6: Writing the Empirical Paper. 7. What Can I Do with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology? 8. Finding a Job with Your Bachelor's Degree. 9. What Can I do with a Graduate Degree in Psychology? 10. Applying to Graduate School in Psychology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0534533876
• ISBN 13: 9780534533878
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 264