Describe some of the activities of college professors in the field of psychology
2. Articles:
Gardner, .L. (2001). Applied sport psychology in professional sports: The team psychologist. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 32(1), 34-39.
(EBSCOHost Accession Number: 2001-16220-005)
Gilman, R., & Medway, F.J. (2007). Teachers’ perceptions of school psychology: A comparison of regular and special education teacher ratings. Psychology
Quarterly, 22(2), 145-161. (EBSCOHost Accession Number: 2007-09872- 003)
Mitterer, J.O. (2006). Ask not what post-secondary education can do for psychology; ask what psychology can do for post-secondary education.
| Canadian Psychology/Psychologie canadienne, 47(1), 57-62. (EBSCOHost Accession Number: 2006-01403-006)Stapleton, A., Hankes, D.M., Hays, K.F., & Parham, W.D. (2010). Ethical dilemmas in sport psychology A dialogue on the unique aspects impacting practice. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 41(2), 143-152. (EBSCOHost Accession Number: 2010-06890-009) VanVoorhis, R.W., & Levinson, E.M. (2006). Job satisfaction among school psychologists: A meta-analysis. School Psychology Quarterly, 21(1), 77-90. (EBSCOHost Accession Number: 2006-04633-006) 3. Websites: Association for Applied and Sports Psychology Code of Ethics: http://appliedsportpsych.org/about/ethics/code Recommended Readings 1. Textbook: Davis, S.F., Giordano, P.J., & Licht, C.A. (2009). Your career in psychology: putting your graduate degree to work. Massachusetts: John Wiley & Sons. Chapter 7: The Life of a College Professor: Teaching, Research and Service Chapter 9: Preparing for a Career at a Teaching Institution Chapter 17: Preparing for Careers in School Psychology Rockies 5: Week 5 Discussion 1 School Psychologist and Sports Psychologist |
School psychologists work with children in elementary and secondary schools. A sports psychologist works with issues that are specific to the psychological well-being of an athlete. How do the goals and focus of each differ from that of a clinical psychologist? What are the ethical guidelines that must be considered for each? Explore your own interest in these two subfields of psychology. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings by Day 7.
| DISCUSSION 2 Teaching Psychologist |
Careers for academic and teaching psychologists vary depending on the academic setting. Describe some of the activities of college professors in the field of psychology. Include your understanding of ethical concerns involved in teaching while also conducting therapy in either a private or group practice. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings by Day 7.
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