Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical Counseling Psychology: 2002/2003 Edition

This perennial bestseller, now in its 2002/2003 edition, is the resource that students count on for the most current information on applying to doctoral programs in clinical or counseling psychology. Based on the authors' ongoing research, the Insider's Guide presents up-to-date facts on more than 275 accredited programs in the United States and Canada. Each program's in-depth profile includes admissions criteria, acceptance rates, research areas, specialty clinics, and more. The book also shows applicants how to determine which programs best meet their needs; obtain prerequisite credits, clinical experience, and research skills; master personal and telephone interviews; and prepare strong application materials. Special features include sample letters and personal statements, an application timeline, worksheets to aid in selecting schools and making informed final decisions, and listings of websites on a variety of topics - from the GREs to financial aid. New in the 2002/2003 edition are additional data on acceptance rates, enrollment rates, and the average length of time to complete each program; increased information on financial aid; updated appendices on research areas and clinical opportunities; and profiles of 25 newly accredited programs.

Table of Contents:
Introducing Clinical and Counseling Psychology. Preparing for Graduate School. Getting Started. Selecting Schools. Applying to Programs. Mastering the Interview. Making Final Decisions. Reports on Individual Clinical Psychology Programs. Reports on Individual Counseling Psychology Programs. Reports on Individual Professional-Scientific Psychology Programs. Appendices: A. Time Line. B. Worksheet for Choosing Schools. C. Worksheet for Assessing Program Criteria. D. Worksheet for Making Final Choices. E. Research Areas. F. Specialty Clinics and Practica Sites.

About the Author :
John C. Norcross, PhD, received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Rhode Island and completed his internship at the Brown University School of Medicine. He is Professor and former Chair of Psychology at the University of Scranton, a clinical psychologist in independent practice, and past president of the APA Division of Psychotherapy. He has published more than 150 articles and 12 books, including the coauthored [i]Authoritative Guide to Self-Help Resources in Mental Health[/i]. Michael A. Sayette, PhD, received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University and completed his internship at the Brown University School of Medicine. He is Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh, with a secondary appointment as Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Sayette has published primarily in the area of substance abuse. His current research is supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Tracy J. Mayne, PhD, received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology as an Honors Fellow at Rutgers University and completed his internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California at San Francisco Medical School and the Center for AIDS Prevention Studies. He currently directs Outcomes Research for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and is an adjunct Associate Professor at New York University and Columbia University. His publications include [i]Emotions: Current Issues and Future Directions[/i] (coedited with George A. Bonanno).

Review :
Praise for previous editions:'An excellent resource....The authors are faithful to the title; this is truly an 'insider's guide.'' - Doody's Annual 'Prospective graduate students will significantly increase their chances of gaining admission to clinical doctoral programs when they use this outstanding guide.' - Arnold A. Lazarus, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Rutgers University 'Your book has helped me immensely. It was fun to read and contained great suggestions and insights that I would have been clueless about.' - Timothy G. Lock, graduate student