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NRC Ranking of
U.S. Psychology Ph.D. Programs
Graduate Programs
(Graduate program listings by school or by subject, plus application
tips)
Psi Chi National Organization
Careers in
Psychology (a comprehensive resource to answer questions about
different Psychology careers)
Here are some great book resources and short reviews about
each. Thanks very much to our member Dr. Sharon Roberts
(Northeastern State University).
A Printed List of Graduate programs
in psychology
American Psychological Association.
(2009). Graduate study in psychology. Washington, DC: APA.
From the APA, “The Graduate Study in Psychology is the best source of
information related to graduate programs in psychology and provides
information related to approximately 600 graduate programs in
psychology in the U.S. and Canada... contains information about the
number of applications received by a program, number of individuals
accepted in each program, dates for applications and admission, types
of information required for an application (GRE scores, letters of
recommendations, documentation concerning volunteer or clinical
experience, etc.), in-state and out-of-state tuition costs,
availability of internships and scholarships, employment information of
graduates, orientation and emphasis of departments and programs, plus
other relevant information.” This resource is updated annually.
Applying to Grad School in Psychology
All of the resources in this category provide information on the
application process and evaluation criteria, as well as tips on
strengthening your materials including the personal statement and
letters of recommendation. Each offers unique information, too, from
different perspectives in varying formats and includes additional
resource recommendations.
American Psychological Association.
(2007). Getting in: A step-by-step
plan for gaining admission to graduate school in psychology, (2nd ed.).
Washington, DC: APA.
Sections include: Is a Graduate Degree
in Psychology the Right Choice for You?, Decisions to Make Before
Researching Graduate Programs in Psychology ,Assessing Your
Qualifications and Improving Your Chances for Acceptance, Choosing
Which Programs to Apply to, Applying to Graduate Programs, and After
You've Applied. In addition, from the APA: “Members of special
populations, such as women, ethnic minorities, gay and lesbian
applicants, and applicants with disabilities will find resources and
guidance particular to their needs.”
Keith-Spiegel, P., & Wiederman, M. W. (2000). The complete guide to graduate school
admission: Psychology, counseling, and related professions (2nd ed.).
Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
From the Preface, “We take you through
every facet of the process of deciding where to apply, getting the
information you need, completing certain tasks before you apply,
completing the application process itself step-by-step, and deciding
about the options that become available to you. In addition,
those of you who have a semester or more before applications are due
are offered many suggestions and strategies to enhance your chances of
getting into the best possible program.”
Kracen, A. C., & Wallace, I. J. (Eds.). (2008). Applying to graduate school in psychology:
Advice from successful students and prominent psychologists. Washington,
DC: APA.
From the APA: “This comprehensive
resource shares personal accounts from both peer and expert
perspectives to fully illustrate the ins and outs of applying and
preparing for the graduate school experience… Potential
applicants learn the commonalities and differences among diverse
student experiences from a variety of academic institutions and
programs. This student-to-student format offers familiarity and
identification with those who have successfully enrolled in graduate
programs across the country… In the psychologist-written essays,
renowned professionals share their academic and career development
stories and provide meaningful insight into the rewards and challenges
of the field.”
Advice for graduate teaching assistants
McKeachie, W. J., & Svinicki, M.
(2005). McKeachie's teaching tips:
Strategies, research, and theory for college and university teachers
(12th ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
Originally written for McKeachie’s own
GTAs, this handbook is targeted primarily to beginning teachers of
undergraduates but offers valuable tips for all instructors. Practical
advice is based on research-supported theory, now refined through 12
editions over several decades.
The nature of grad school and how to
manage it
Phillips, E. M.,
& Pugh, D. S. (2005). How to get
a PhD: A handbook for students and their supervisors (4th ed.).
Buckingham, Great Britain: Open University Press.
With perspectives on the British system
of postgraduate education, this resource provides insight on the
structure and process of grad school and how to manage it, for Masters
and PhD students and their supervisors. From Roy Johnson,
reviewer (http://www.mantex.co.uk/reviews/phillips.htm, retrieved
08-17-08): “This is a book which is standing the test of time. First
published in the 1980s, new material has been added… which now includes
information technology, publishing your work, and teaching and working
towards a PhD in a practice-based discipline.”
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