Books on Graduate School for Psychology Majors

Ellie Kazemi, PhD

Applied Behavioral Research Laboratory

Here are some good books for finding out about graduate programs in Psychology. You might find them in a Psychology department office (which is where we keep them on our campus), a departmental library, campus placement center, career counseling center, or at the main campus library.

The Complete Guide to Graduate School Admission: Psychology and Related Fields

Keith-Spiegel, P. (1991) The complete guide to graduate school admission: Psychology and related fields. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Offers helpful information on practically any topic related to graduate school--e.g., what graduate schools look for in applicants, ways to enhance your chances of being accepted, what to do if you're not accepted, etc.

Directory of Graduate Programs in Applied Sport Psychology

Sachs, M. L., Burke, K. L., & Salitsky, P. B. (Eds.) (latest). Directory of graduate programs in applied Sport Psychology. Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology.

Briefly discusses careers in Sport Psychology, types of graduate programs in Sport Psychology, and certification requirements. The bulk of the Directory contains practical information about graduate programs in Sport Psychology in the US And Canada.(Order from Dr. Michael L. Sachs, Department of Physical Education-048-00, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122; phone: (215) 787-8718; e-mail: V5289E@VM.Temple.EDU.)

Getting In: A Step-by-Step Plan for Gaining Admission to Graduate School in Psychology

American Psychological Association (1993). Getting in: A step-by-step plan for gaining admission to graduate school in Psychology. Washington, D.C.: Author.

Provides information to help you clarify your goals and know what to look for in graduate programs. It also addresses topics such as the criteria admissions committees use to evaluate applications, how to improve your qualifications for graduate school, how to prepare a personal statement, etc.

Graduate Study in Psychology

American Psychological Association. (Updated annually) Graduate study in psychology. Washington, D.C.: Author.

Gives practical information on over 600 graduate programs (both master's- and doctoral-level): areas of study, degree requirements, program goals, faculty/student statistics, financial aid deadlines, tuition costs, housing facilities, etc.