Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology (eBook)

2016/2017 Edition

John C. Norcross, Michael A. Sayette (Autoren)

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2016 | Revised Edition
442 Seiten
Guilford Publications (Verlag)
978-1-4625-2573-7 (ISBN)

Infos

This perennial bestseller is the resource you can rely on to help you select--and get into--the graduate clinical or counseling psychology programs that meet your needs. The Insider's Guide is based on intensive research and includes information and step-by-step guidance not available from any other source. In-depth profiles on more than 300 accredited programs provide details on specializations or tracks, admission requirements, acceptance rates, financial aid, research areas, clinical opportunities, and more. Special features include tips on completing prerequisite coursework, accumulating clinical and research experience, and writing your CV. A handy time line pinpoints important steps to take in the months and years leading up to submitting your applications. Planning and decision-making worksheets help you streamline the selection process and identify your top choices. The 2016/2017 Edition features updates throughout and new content on student loans, internship match rates, and GRE preparation.

Autor

John C. Norcross, PhD, ABPP, is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Scranton, Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University, and a board-certified clinical psychologist in part-time independent practice. Michael A. Sayette, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh, with a secondary appointment as Professor of Psychiatry at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Inhalt

Tables and Figures About the Authors Acknowledgments Preface 1. Introducing Clinical and Counseling Psychology 2. Choosing the Ph.D. or Psy.D. 3. Preparing for Graduate School 4. Getting Started 5. Selecting Schools 6. Applying to Programs 7. Mastering the Interview 8. Making Final Decisions Reports on Combined Psychology Programs Reports on Clinical Psychology Programs Reports on Counseling Psychology Programs Appendix A. Time Line Appendix B. Worksheet for Choosing Programs Appendix C. Worksheet for Assessing Program Criteria Appendix D. Worksheet for Making Final Choices Appendix E. Research Areas Appendix F. Specialty Clinics and Practica Sites Appendix G. Program Concentrations and Tracks References

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.1.2016
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 220 x 220 mm
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Bildungstheorie
• Schlagworte: Admissions • Applications • career development • Clinical • Counseling • degrees • doctoral • doctorates • graduate • Guide • PhD • Planning • Professional • Programs • Psychology • PsyD • schools • students • "substance abuse, behavior change, psychotherapy, interventions, addictions, ambivalence, resistance, therapy, counseling field, counseling students, interviewing skills, meth addiction, life coaching, helping professionals, therapeutic relationship, helping professions, professional counselor, core concepts, social workers, transpersonal, rationales, person-centered, exam, cognitive-behavioral, court-ordered, modality, clinicians, evidence-based, revisions, trainers, therapists, counselors, seminar, exerci • Training
• ISBN-10: 1-4625-2573-3 / 1462525733
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4625-2573-7 / 9781462525737