What's a Typical Day like for a Clinical Psychologist?
What do psychologists do day to day if they work in private practice or in a clinic?
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Online-education.net spoke to Dr. Katie Tart Allen about 5 reasons why one would want to become psychologist.
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Question: Dear Psychologist, I'm turning 40 and will be completing my MSW soon. However, I realize that I would like to become a psychologist. I still have a heart for social work but I feel I want to study more about people's behavior and psych would allow me that and I find it extremely interesting. But I ...
View Full AnswerIs it worth it to get a master's degree in psychology?
Question: Dear Psychologist, I have a bachelor's degree in psychology and have worked in a crisis center for two years. I would like to increase my job opportunities in the field by going to graduate school. I've considered several degrees: doctorate in psychology, master's degree in social work, or master's degree in psychology. If I want to ...
View Full AnswerHow can high school students prepare for a psychology career?
If you're still in high school and you're thinking about eventually pursuing a career in psychology, what can you do now to prepare for it?
View Full AnswerTop 5 jobs in human services
Question: Dear Guidance Counselor: I am starting college next fall and think I want to do something in my life that helps people. Can you tell me more about human services? What kinds of jobs could I get? Do I need a specific major? Thanks, Julie Answer: Dear Julie, There will always be jobs available in human services as people's ...
View Full Answer10 Skills a Psychologist Needs
If you want to become a psychologist, pursuing a graduate program and training can build some essential skills for you. Of course, even in the best doctoral program of psychology, it matters that you have the raw material already -- that you care about people, have an intuitive and perceptive mind, and are interested in psychological topics.
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Question: Dear Psychologist, I am going to apply for to go to a psychology school next fall. I know what tests I need to take, and I can write the essay, but what qualities do I need to have as a person to be successful in this field? Sincerely, Bonnie Answer: Dear Bonnie, It sounds like you are on top ...
View Full Answer5 Ways You Can Use Your Psychology Degree in Business
The field of psychology has many different areas of study, and just as many applications in the real world. Yes, many psychologists who have finished a doctoral psychology degree do get licensed and practice therapy with clients.
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