Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology: 2020/2021 Edition - Softcover

Norcross, John; Sayette, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1462541437 ISBN 13: 9781462541430

Publisher: Guilford Press, 2020

Synopsis

This book has been replaced by Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology: 2022/2023 Edition, ISBN 978-1-4625-4847-7.

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About the Author

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 Provost’s 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 APA’s 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.

From the Back Cover

This expertly written guide, now in its 2020/2021 Edition, is the resource you can rely on to help you choose/m-/and get into/m-/the graduate clinical or counseling psychology programs that meet your needs. The [ital]Insider's Guide[/ital] is based on intensive research and includes information, advice, and decision-making worksheets 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, and clinical opportunities. The 2020/2021 Edition includes profiles of 16 additional programs, as well as the latest information on prerequisite coursework, student loans, and more.
 
GET THE INSIDE EDGE
Crucial insights into the psychology admissions process, rarely seen by students, are revealed throughout. Special features include tips on completing prerequisite coursework, accumulating clinical and research experience, creating your CV, and preparing for the GRE. A handy time line pinpoints important steps to take in the months and years leading up to submitting your applications. You also get up-to-date links to reputable Web sites dealing with all aspects of the application process.
 
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDANCE
Written in an accessible style by two savvy psychology professors, the [ital]Insider's Guide[/ital] will help jump-start your future career. It provides the tools and encouragement you need to:
 
*Decide between the Ph.D. and the Psy.D. degree.
*Differentiate between clinical and counseling psychology.
*Secure strong, strategic letters of recommendation.
*Craft polished application materials and personal statements.
*Master the do's and don'ts of preadmissions interviews.
*Learn about available financial assistance and loans.
*Make an informed final decision.
 

Edition details

• Publisher: Guilford Press
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1462541437
• ISBN 13: 9781462541430
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 488