Examine the interactions and collaborative practices of school psychologists and teaching psychologists with other applied sub-disciplines in psychology.

Week 5

Introduction

After years of formal education and training, many psychologists choose to work in academia. Some will find work as a college professor or teacher in a university or secondary school. Others will work in a school system as a school psychologist. Still others will work with high school and college athletes as a sports psychologist. All of these fall under the umbrella of psychology and can lead to rewarding careers in the field.
Week Five Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the various ethical considerations of school psychologists and teaching psychologists working within the field of psychology.
2. Describe the professional and ethical standards required specifically for sports psychologists.
3. Examine the interactions and collaborative practices of school psychologists and teaching psychologists with other applied sub-disciplines in psychology.
4. Identify the ethical considerations involved with school psychologists and teaching psychologists who are also conducting therapy with patients.

Overview

Assignment	Due Date	Format	Point Value
School Psychologist and Sports Psychologist	Day 3(1st post)	Discussion Forum	5
Teaching Psychologist	Day 3(1st post)	Discussion Forum	3
Internet Considerations	Day 7	Written Assignment	8

 

Note: The online classroom is designed to time students out after 90 minutes of inactivity. Because of this, we strongly suggest that you compose your work in a word processing program and copy and paste it into the discussion post when you are ready to submit it.
Readings

1. Textbook:
Sternberg, R.J. (2010). Career paths in psychology: where your career can take you. (2nd ed.). Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.
Chapter 1: Teaching, Research and More: Psychologists in an Academic Career
Chapter 13: Promoting Positive School Environments: A Career in School Psychology

Kuther, T.L. & Morgan, R.D. (2010). Careers in psychology: Opportunities in a changing world. (3rd ed.)Boston, MA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-0-495-
60074-9
Chapter 4: School Psychology
Chapter 7: Sports Psychology
Chapter 13: Graduate Level Careers in Psychology