Library: PSY 2551: Adolescent Psychology: Career Resources

Careers in Psychology

Building a Career Outside Academia by Jennifer Brown Urban; Miriam R. Linver
The Psychologist's Guide to Professional Development by Greg Bohall; Mary-Jo Bautista
Diverse Careers in Community Psychology by Judah J. Viola; Olya Glantsman (editors)
Women Leaders in School Psychology: Career Retrospectives and Guidance by Carol S. Lidz (editor)

The Occupational Handbook

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a publication of the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. It includes information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings, and job outlook for psychology-related jobs as well as hundreds of other occupations in the United States.

Professional Organizations

Professional organizations can provide career guidance, training and workshops, and networking opportunities for those interested in the field.

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
The AACAP (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) is the leading national professional medical association dedicated to treating and improving the quality of life for children, adolescents, and families affected by mental, behavioral, or developmental disorders.
Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine
The Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) is the only international organization (with members from 30 countries worldwide) dedicated exclusively to advancing the health and well-being of adolescents.
American Psychological Association
Based in Washington, D.C., the American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With more than 154,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide.
Ohio Psychology Association
Located in Columbus, Ohio, The Ohio Psychological Association (OPA) is the state affiliate of the American Psychological Association. OPA is a professional membership organization that works to advance psychology as a science, as a profession and as a means of promoting human welfare in Ohio.
Association for Psychological Science
The Association for Psychological Science (previously the American Psychological Society) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of scientific psychology and its representation at the national and international level.
Psi Beta
Psi Beta is an academic honorary that encourages professional development and psychological literacy of all students at two-year colleges through promotion and recognition of excellence in scholarship, leadership, research, and community service.