Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 2020
The Psychology Major: Career Options and Strategies for Success is 1-stop shopping for the psychology major. Authors R. Eric Landrum and Stephen Davis provide tools, tips and evidence-based advice on everything from good study habits and proper APA formatting to information on possible career paths. Designed for undergraduate students, the text serves as a practical and inspirational guide, offering strategies for success and motivational stories alike.
The 6th Edition has been updated with new exercises, success stories, citations and more. A new chapter entitled Student Self-Care helps address the toll that college can take on students' physical, mental and emotional health.
1. Why College?
2. Why Psychology?
3. Careers with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
4. Pursuing Bachelor's-Level Options
5. Career Options with a Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree
6. The Graduate Admissions Process
7. Outside-of-Class Opportunities. Research Assistantships, Teaching Assistantships, Internships, and Organizational Involvement
8. Sharpening Research Skills
9. An APA Format Primer
10. Doing Well in Psychology Classes. Study Tips
11. Self-Care
12. Ethical Issues for Psychology Majors
13. The Psychology Major. Nurturing Your Career
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