Help
This course has an assignment that is due by 11:55 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday night of the first week of class. Failure to complete this assignment will result in your removal from the course for non-participation.

Textbooks

Sternberg, R.J. (2017). Career Paths in Psychology: Where Your Degree Can Take You (3rd ed). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.  ISBN 13: 978-1-4338-2310-7

Course Description

An application of the facts, principles, and techniques of psychology to a broad range of human endeavors. The core of the course consists of an introduction to the various career paths in the field of psychology.

Course Objectives

  • Become familiar with a variety of specialty areas in the field of psychology.
  • Identify personal values and skills that may help in choosing a profession.
  • Develop a tentative plan for a career in psychology.
  • Research and compare graduate school programs.