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Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology: 2020/2021 Edition 4th edition [Hardback]

  • Formāts: Hardback, 488 pages, weight: 1528 g
  • Izdošanas datums: 17-Feb-2020
  • Izdevniecība: Guilford Press
  • ISBN-10: 1462541445
  • ISBN-13: 9781462541447
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  • Formāts: Hardback, 488 pages, weight: 1528 g
  • Izdošanas datums: 17-Feb-2020
  • Izdevniecība: Guilford Press
  • ISBN-10: 1462541445
  • ISBN-13: 9781462541447
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Featuring expert advice for applying to graduate school in clinical and counseling psychology--as well as profiles of more than 300 doctoral programs--this authoritative resource has now been updated for 2020/2021. More than 150,000 prospective students have used the Insider's Guide to find the programs that meet their needs and maximize their chances of getting in. Profiles include each program's specializations or tracks, admission requirements, acceptance rates, financial aid, research areas, and clinical opportunities. A detailed time line and multiple worksheets help students complete key prerequisites, decide where to apply, develop their credentials, put together strong applications, and make an informed final decision. The 2020/2021 Edition includes profiles of 14 additional programs, plus updates about the application process.
 

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.-[ The authors] guide the applicant along every step of the application process. They point out the pitfalls, loopholes, benefits, and drawbacks to almost every element of applying to graduate school. They fulfill their purpose to the greatest possible degree and provide a resource that is thorough and articulate. Worry not, potential psychology graduates: the Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology is your number-one resource and will provide you with all of the information you need. (on the 2016/2017 edition)--PsychCentral.com, 9/17/2016This is the only in-depth and practical reference every student must have when considering graduate study in psychology. As the field continues to evolve, so do the institutions. Students planning to pursue graduate education need this guide to make the right graduate program decisions.The authors are cognizant of the needs of undergraduates and returning graduate students. As in prior editions, the authors clearly share a considerable amount of insider knowledge in a genuinely logical manner.This is the how-to guide for any undergraduate looking to apply to grad school in psychology. This edition does not disappoint. Every edition evolves with the graduate process in psychology and honestly answers the questions that arise among those considering graduate study in psychology. Every undergraduate program should make this mandatory reading for their undergraduates and anyone considering graduate psychology education. I have had the pleasure of reviewing this guide since the 2002/2003 edition, and I always look forward to reviewing the latest one. I recommend it to all of my undergraduate students who are considering pursuing a career in psychology. Quite simply, it is the best guide on pursuing graduate programs in clinical and counseling psychology. *****! (on the 2018/2019 edition)--Doody's Review Service, 10/19/2018The Insider's Guide focuses on the complete application process with sample documents, worksheets, and timelines. Advice, warnings, and an easy-to-read format give this book an edge over resources providing program descriptions only, such as the American Psychological Association's Graduate Study in Psychology and Peterson's Graduate Programs in the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. (on the 2014/2015 edition)--American Reference Books Annual, 6/18/2014

Tables and Figures
ix
About the Authors xi
Acknowledgments xlii
Preface xv
Chapter 1 Introducing Clinical and Counseling Psychology
1(17)
Clinical and Counseling Psychology
1(3)
Relative Differences
4(1)
Combined Programs
5(1)
A Word on Accreditation
6(3)
Online Graduate Programs
9(1)
Practice Alternatives
10(3)
Research Alternatives
13(3)
Acceptance Rates
16(1)
On "Backdoor" Clinicians
16(1)
To Reiterate Our Purpose
16(1)
Our Approach
17(1)
Chapter 2 Choosing the Ph.D. or Psy.D.
18(7)
The Boulder Model (Ph.D.)
18(1)
The Vail Model (Psy.D.)
19(1)
Salient Differences
19(2)
A Bolder Boulder Model (Ph.D.)
21(1)
A Continuum of Training Opportunities
22(2)
Your Informed Choice
24(1)
Chapter 3 Preparing for Graduate School
25(28)
Different Situations, Different Needs
25(3)
A Master's Degree First?
28(1)
Graduate School Selection Criteria
29(1)
Coursework
30(3)
Faculty Mentoring
33(1)
Clinical Experience
34(2)
Research Skills
36(6)
Entrance Examinations
42(8)
Extracurricular Activities
50(3)
Chapter 4 Getting Started
53(19)
Common Misconceptions
53(1)
Acceptance Rates
54(1)
Costs of Applying
55(1)
Starting Early
55(2)
For the Research-Oriented and Dually Committed
57(5)
For the Practice-Oriented
62(2)
For the Racial/Ethnic Minority Applicant
64(1)
For the LGBT Applicant
65(1)
For the Disabled Applicant
66(1)
For the International Applicant
67(1)
Assessing Program Criteria
68(4)
Chapter 5 Selecting Schools
72(18)
A Multitude of Considerations
72(1)
Research Interests
73(1)
Clinical Opportunities
74(3)
Theoretical Orientations
77(2)
Financial Aid
79(5)
Program Outcomes
84(3)
Quality of Life
87(1)
Putting It All Together
87(3)
Chapter 6 Applying To Programs
90(20)
How Many?
90(1)
Web Self-Audit
91(1)
Application Form
91(1)
Curriculum Vitae
92(4)
Personal Statements
96(4)
Letters of Recommendation
100(7)
Transcripts and GRE Scores
107(1)
Unsolicited Documents
108(1)
Application Fees
108(1)
Check and Recheck
108(2)
Chapter 7 Mastering the Interview
110(16)
Interview Strategically
111(1)
The Dual Purpose
112(1)
Rehearsal and Mock Interviews
112(2)
Interview Attire
114(1)
Travel Arrangements
115(1)
Interview Style
116(3)
Stressful Questions
119(2)
Interview Formats
121(1)
Additional Tips
121(1)
Video and Telephone Interviews
122(1)
A Note of Thanks
123(1)
The Wait
124(2)
Chapter 8 Making Final Decisions
126(13)
Acceptances and Rejections
127(3)
The Financial Package
130(1)
The Alternate List
131(1)
Decision Making
132(1)
Finalizing Arrangements
133(1)
Post-Deadline Switches
134(1)
If Not Accepted
135(2)
Two Final Words
137(2)
Reports on Combined Psychology Programs 139(14)
Reports on Clinical Psychology Programs 153(168)
Reports on Counseling Psychology Programs 321(50)
Appendix A Time Line 371(2)
Appendix B Worksheet for Choosing Programs 373(2)
Appendix C Worksheet for Assessing Program Criteria 375(1)
Appendix D Worksheet for Making Final Choices 376(1)
Appendix E Research Areas 377(51)
Appendix F Specialty Clinics and Practica Sites 428(44)
Appendix G Program Concentrations and Tracks 472(8)
References 480
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. He also is on the faculty of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute and the Center for the Neural Bases of Cognition, a joint program of the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Sayette has published primarily in the area of substance abuse, with a focus on the development of psychological theories of alcohol and tobacco use. Dr. Sayette is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Association for Psychological Science. He is a recipient of the Provosts Award for Excellence in Mentoring at the University of Pittsburgh, as well as the Toy Caldwell-Colbert Award for Distinguished Educator in Clinical Psychology from the Society of Clinical Psychology, and the Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award from the Society for Addiction Psychology. Dr. Sayette is Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh and has directed graduate admissions for the clinical psychology program. He has presented seminars on applying to graduate school at several universities in North America and Europe.

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. Past president of the Division of Clinical Psychology and Division of Psychotherapy of the American Psychological Association (APA), he has served on the APAs governing Council of Representatives and the Board of Educational Affairs. With more than 400 scholarly publications, Dr. Norcross is a recipient of the Distinguished Career Contribution to Education and Training Award from the APA and the Pennsylvania Professor of the Year Award from the Carnegie Foundation, and is a Distinguished Practitioner of the National Academies of Practice. Dr. Norcross has conducted workshops and research on graduate study in psychology for many years.