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What happens after you've been accepted into a psychology graduate program? How can you best prepare for the challenges ahead and make the most of your graduate school career? In Surviving Graduate School in Psychology: A Pocket Mentor, author Tara L. Kuther offers her considerable knowledge and skills to help you master the complexities of graduate school and realize your goals.
Kuther, a leading authority in professional and academic development, provides pragmatic, step-by-step advice for new graduate students on such essential topics as managing your money; adapting to unspoken rules; navigating departmental politics; understanding how and where learning takes place; maintaining personal and professional relationships; thriving in practicum and internships; and developing an identity as a psychologist. This "pocket mentor" will oversee your journey and provide authoritative encouragement as you change from a new student to a confident professional ready to contribute to the world through basic or applied research, academic appointments, or clinical work. This invaluable resource is enriched with handy tips, checklists, practice interview questions, teaching guidelines, dissertation strategies, sample CVs, and other practical visual aids.
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Surviving Graduate School in Psychology: A Pocket Mentor
- Paperback: 269 pages
- Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA); 2008-04-15
- Label: American Psychological Association (APA)
- Studio: American Psychological Association (APA)
- ISBN: 1433803461
- Sales Rank in Books: #302086
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Surviving Graduate School in Psychology: A Pocket Mentor
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