PSY
305 Week 1 Individual Assignment
Resources: American Psychological Association and
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics websites
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that includes the
following:
·
Describe at least three benefits of
majoring in psychology.
·
Compare similarities and differences
between two areas of specialization in psychology, and provide an example of a
career in each specialization.
·
Of those two careers, discuss the
training required and the average salary.
Materials
·
American Psychological Association
http:/ /www.apa.org/index.aspx
·
U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statisticshttp:/ /www.bls.gov/
OR
Resources: American Psychological Association and
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics websites
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that includes the
following:
·
Describe at least three benefits of
majoring in psychology.
·
Compare similarities and differences
between two areas of specialization in psychology, and provide an example of a
career in each specialization (Developmental, School, Counseling, Clinical,
Experimental, Health, Sports, Social, Industrial/Organizational are
specializations). Specialization Example: Health Psychology (career – health
educator in a hospital) discuss “health psychology” and what a
“health educator in a hospital does”. Another Example: Clinical
Psychologist (career – working in a mental hospital) discuss “clinical
psychology” and the career as a psychologist in a mental hospital.
·
Of those two careers, discuss the
training required and the average salary.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Materials
·
American Psychological Association
http:/ /www.apa.org/index.aspx
·
U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statisticshttp:/ /www.bls.gov/
