Graduate School Resources

Getting In: A Step by Step Plan for Gaining Admission to Graduate School in Psychology. (2007). American Psychological Association (APA). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

  • Assistance in examining whether a graduate degree in psychology is the right choice for you; how to select programs; and how to apply. Included in the appendix: Timetable; State & Provincial Boards and Agencies for the Statutory Licensure or Certification of Psychologists; Sample recommendation form; and The Minority Fellowship Program.
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Graduate Study in Psychology.(2015). American Psychological Association (APA). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

  • Descriptions of APA-approved graduate programs by state.
  • 2015 version was released (2016 version will be released August 17th, 2015).
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The Insider’s Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology: 2014/2015 Edition. (2014). John C. Norcross and Michael A. Sayette. New York: The Guilford Press.

  • How to prepare in advance; apply to the right programs; master the interview; and make the final decision.
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The Complete Guide to Graduate School Admission: Psychology, Counseling, and Related Professions. (2000). Patricia Keith-Spiegel, Ph.D., and Michael W. Wiederman, Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.

  • An overview of the pursuit of graduate study in psychology and related fields including details about the application process and what to do once you’ve applied.
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Career Paths in Psychology: Where Your Degree Can Take You. (2008). Robert J. Sternberg, ed. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

  • Focuses on career fields in psychology from academic careers and clinical practice to organizational psychology and consumer psychology.
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Careers in psychology: Opportunities in a changing world. (2012). Tara L. Kuther and Robert D. Morgan. (2012). Belmont, CA: Cengage Learning.

  • Includes general job search information and specific careers related to various subfields in psychology.
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Great Jobs for Psychology Majors.(2006). Julie De Galan and Stephen Lambert. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, NTC Publishing Group.

  • Information on the job search and possible career paths.
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Majoring in Psych? Career Options for Psychology Undergraduates.(2013). Betsy Levonian Morgan and Ann J. Korschgen. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

  • Provides general information on choosing the major, exploring careers, graduate school and the job search.
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Opportunities in Psychology Careers. (2001). Charles M. Super, Ph.D. and Donald E. Super, Ph.D. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, NTC Publishing Group.

  • Discusses the fields of psychology; prospects; education and training; and scientific and professional organizations in psychology.
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Opportunities in Social Work Careers.(2002). Renee Wittenberg. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, NTC Publishing Group.

  • Describes social work settings; breakdown of jobs; qualifications and training; and expectations in the field.
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What Can You Do with a Major in Psychology? (2005). Shelley O’Hara. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Publishing, Inc.

  • Describes various careers possibilities for psychology majors and provides several detailed profiles of real people, their jobs and how they found them.
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