How to Become an Educational Psychologist

This is the first book to provide an overview of the educational and professional pathway to becoming an educational psychologist, summarizing what the role entails as well as what training is required. It features testimonials from people currently working in the field.

Dr Jeremy Swinson has over 30 years' experience working as an educational psychologist. He has presented his work at major conferences both in the UK and abroad, and been consulted by both the Department of Education and Science and the Cabinet Office on issues relating to classroom behaviour. Dr Phil Stringer is currently an associate Academic and Professional Tutor at UCL, UK, where he is involved in the post-experience doctoral programme. He is also on the editorial board of Educational and Child Psychology and has previously been editor of Educational Psychology in Practice.

Chapter 1: Introduction: how to become a practioner psychologist Chapter 2: What does an educational psychologist do? Chapter 3 How to train to be an educational psychologist Chapter 4: The training experience Chapter 5: Starting out Chapter 6: A Career in educational psychology Chapter 7: Other career paths and research