Im interested in pursuing a career in psychology. How should I begin?
Psychology offers many exciting opportunities for a rewarding career! The American Psychological Association has developed a number of resources that may guide you. As a starting point, you may be interested to read our online careers booklet entitled Psychology: Scientific Problem Solvers Careers for the 21st Century available on the Web at http://www.apa.org/students/brochure/index.html. This brochure discusses the various degrees available in psychology, types of careers and what psychologists do. The brochure also provides advice that covers each stage of the education process and outlines APAs many resources for students. There are 53 professioal divisions in the APA that bring together psychologists of similar or specialized professional interests. Go to http://www.apa.org/divisions for a complete listing of the divisions organized by topic areas. Explore the web sites of APA divisions to find a wealth of information about education and training, careers, and opportunities for st
