Assignment 1Read Chapter 8 in your course text and review the subfields listed in Table 8.3. Locate an additional outside source that lists subfields in psychology or a related field that includes one

Required Resources
Required Text

Read from the course text, Applied project: Capstone in psychology:

1. Chapter 8: Applying Psychology: To Workplace, to Life

Websites

American Psychological Association. (2013). PsycCareers (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/careers/psyccareers

• PsycCareers is a resource provided by the APA for connecting candidates with jobs in a variety of psychology disciplines. Use the “Featured Jobs” and “Job Search” tools to locate position announcements for jobs in psychology.

Ashford University. (2012). Career Services (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Retrieved from http://www.ashford.edu/student_services/careerservices.htm

• The Ashford University Career Services website provides valuable information on job postings, job search assistance and networking coaching, résumé and cover letter writing guidance, interview preparation and practice, individualized career coaching, skills and personality assessments, career planning and professional development webinars  

Recommended Resources
Articles

American Psychological Association. (2013). CV dos and don’ts (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2003/09/cv.aspx

• Strategies for the creation of an effective Curriculum Vitae from the American Psychological Association.

Career Builder. (2008). Résumé rules: Dos and don'ts for success (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Retrieved from http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-976-Cover-Letters-Resumes-R%C3%A9sum%C3%A9-Rules-Dos-and-Donts-for-Success

• This article provides current dos and don'ts of résumé and cover letter writing including helpful tips for persuading a potential employer that you are the best candidate for the job.

Murphy, K. A., Blustein, D. L., Bohlig, A. J., & Platt, M. G. (2010). The college-to-career transition: An exploration of emerging adulthood. Journal of counseling & Development, 88(2), 174-181. Retrieved from the EBSCOhost database.

• This article explores the stories of 10 recent college graduates in transition from college to career. The role of social support, expectations and optimism in adaptability and resilience, among others, are discussed.

U.S. News University Directory. (2013). Mental health counselors career video, job description, education and salary (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Retrieved fromhttp://www.usnewsuniversitydirectory.com/careers/mental-health-counselors_10679.aspx

• This website provides information and a video on the role that mental health counselors play in the treatment of individuals with emotional and behavioral disorders, as well as practical career-related information to aid in decision-making about potential careers in mental health.

Multimedia

About.com (Producer). (2013). Careers for psychology majors (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://video.about.com/careerplanning/Careers-for-Psychology-Majors.htm

• This website provides information and a video with facts about careers for psychology majors, including traditional and non-traditional career paths to consider.