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Human Development 495: Field Experience in Human Development
Researching your next steps
Spring 2008
Yvonne Nalani Meulemans
Behavioral Sciences and Nursing Librarian
Kellogg Library 3421
ymeulema@csusm.edu
760-750-4375
Office Hours:
Tues & Wed 12-1
or when office door is open
For this session of HD 495, resources for information on graduate schools and starting your career will be discussed.
Special thanks to the students in this course for producing the annotations for some of these sources.
Graduate schools
Being in and funding graduate school
Resumes and cover letters
Getting a job
Peterson's graduate and professional programs
L901 .P46 2008 REFERENCE
vol 3: Graduate programs in business, education, health, information studies, law, and social work
vol 2: Graduate programs in humanities, arts, and social sciences
- Provides information on over 20,000 programs in 152 disciplines over 6 volumes.
- Includes information on grant writing, applying to graduate school and creating your resume/curriculum vita.
- Indexed by department, school, and by program.
The College Board index of majors and graduate degrees
Career & Assessment Center.The College blue book.
Degrees offered by colleges and subjects
L901 .C676 2008 REFERENCE
- Easy to navigate, but drop-down menu for programs is limited. Select "Social and Behavioral Sciences" for the most relevant search.
- Narrow search to U.S. only or international schools.
- Also provides tips on how to write your graduate school statement.
- Sections include "Admissions," "Research Scholar," and "Finances."
America's Best Graduate Schools
- Provides a comprehensive guide to master's programs. Of particular interest is the information on Master's of Social Work program.
- Links to other resources on applying to graduate school and taking the GRE.
The complete guide to graduate school admission : psychology, counseling, and related professions
BF77 .K35 2000 REFERENCE
- Presents application and admission process as five steps.
Barron's how to prepare for the graduate record examination, GRE
LB2367.4 .B76 REFERENCECracking the GRE psychology subject test
BF78 .C734 2005 REFERENCE
- Provides and accessible guide to the exam.
GRE exam psychology
BF78 .P345 2005 REFERENCEGRE, practicing to take the general test
LB2367.4 .P73 4th Floor StacksGetting in : a step-by-step plan for gaining admission to graduate school in psychology
BF80.7.U6 G47 2007 REFERENCE
- Explains the different areas of study within the field of psychology.
- Provides information on benefits of going to graduate school.
Graduate school : winning strategies for getting in with or without excellent grades
LB2371 .M85 1997 4th Floor Stacks
- Discusses the most common myths regarding graduate school.
- Preparing for pre-selection interviews.
- Describes what makes for effective letters of recommendation.
Internships: Find the right internship for you
L901 .I66 2005 REFERENCE
- Provides advice on how to make the most out of any internship and be a good intern.
- Includes information on how to build your resume and prepare for interviews.
- Notes the importance of internships, e.g. 70% of all employers except new hires to have had an internship or on-the-job training.
Being in and funding graduate school
Guide to grants and funding opportunities
browse the Education categoryPeterson's college money handbook
LB2337.2 .C65 2008 REFERENCE
- Provides some information from a parent's point of view on financing college.
- Reference charts provide a quick view of options.
- Indexed by grant types, non-need based financing, athletic, ROTC, and tuition payment alternatives.
Cash for grad school : the ultimate guide to grad school scholarships
LB2337.4 .M2855 2004 Faculty CenterThree Magic Letters : Getting To Ph.D.
LB2386 .N48 2006 4th Floor StacksPeterson's grants for graduate & postdoctoral study
LB2337.2 .P46 REFERENCE
Getting mentored in graduate school
LB2371 .J62 2003 4th Floor Stacks
- Defines what a mentor is and how mentors can assist graduate students.
- Provides guidance on what to look for in a mentor and how to initiate the mentor relationship.
Negotiating graduate school : a guide for graduate students
LB2371 .R67 2002 4th Floor StacksSucceeding in graduate school : the career guide for psychology students
BF77 .S83 2001 4th Floor Stacks
- Information what careers are available for students with psychology and related degrees.
- Includes section on mastering/coping with stress in graduate school.
The compleat academic : a career guide
H62 .C584824 2004 4th Floor Stacks
- Provides a comprehensive overview of a career in academia: graduate school, job searching, hiring processes, teaching, and research.
The experience of being in graduate school : an exploration
LB2331.72 .N48 v.101 4th Floor Stacks
- Focuses on master's degree programs. Minimal discussion of doctoral programs.
- 'Survival skills' needed during the transition from undergraduate to graduate school are described.
- Discusses the various reasons/benefits to going to graduate school as well as how graduate work is evaluated.
Search the library catalog for more sources
The perfect cover letter
HF5383 .B325 2004 4th Floor StacksThe resume kit
HF5383 .B33 2003 4th Floor Stacks
- Provides example resumes and cover letters.
- Concise and detailed.
- Addresses 'myths' about resumes and cover letters.
- Noteworthy information: "Five tips to improve your job search."
Browse the entire collection at the Career Center
A dream and a plan : a woman's path to leadership in human services
HV40.46 .G37 2004 4th Floor Stacks
- An excellent resource for women who are interested in human services.
- Discusses effectively dealing with discrimination and stereotyping in the workplace.
- Includes advices from women in leadership positions of human services organizations.
Careers in San Diego's healthcare sector : a healthy future
- Helpful information on the local labor market, including training resources.
- Provides locations to career centers and lists job banks.
- Requires free registration to use all the tools provided.
Career opportunities in library and information science
Z682.35.V62 C37 2005 Library Faculty Collection (ask at Research Help Desk)Careers for romantics & other dreamy types
HF5382.5.U5 C2519 2006 4th Floor Stacks
- Information from those in the field.
- HD majors will find discussion of careers that creatively offer counseling or therapy.
- Provides data on typical salary ranges and training required for positions.
Careers for extroverts & other gregarious types
HF5381 .G5682 2006 4th Floor StacksCareers for introverts & other solitary types
HF5382.5.U5 C2518 2006 4th Floor StacksCareers for patriotic types & others who want to serve their country
HF5382.5.U5 G646 2006 4th Floor Stacks
- Describes career options in the military, space related, politics and government.
- Typical pay ranges, working conditions and advice from those in these fields provided.
Opportunities in recreation and leisure careers
GV160 .J45 2006 4th Floor Stacks
- Most positions discussed here are nature- or sport-oriented.
- Provides listings of colleges/universities that provide recreation and leisure degree programs.
- HD students may be interested in those jobs based in health and fitness.
Pathways to career success for minorities
LC3727 .P27 2000 4th Floor StacksApplied psychology : new frontiers and rewarding careers
BF636 .A63 2006 4th Floor Stacks
- A lot of information on the variety of psychology-related careers that students may not be aware of.
Majoring In Psych? : Career Options For Psychology Undergraduates
BF76 .M67 2006 4th Floor StacksCareer Paths In Psychology : Where Your Degree Can Take You
BF76 .M67 2006 4th Floor StacksLife as a psychologist : career choices and insights
BF76 .O88 2006 4th Floor StacksLife after graduate school in psychology : insider's advice from new psychologists
BF76 .L56 2005 4th Floor StacksThe compleat academic : a career guide
H62 .C584824 2004 4th Floor StacksWomen managers in human services
HV40.46 .H39 1989 4th Floor Stacks
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