What can you do with a Master's in psychology?
Okay so I'm only a sophomore in undergrad, but I'm considering going into psychology. I really don't want to get a phD in it, but I would be open to getting a Master's in it, since i know theres very little you can do in psychology with only a bachelor's. However, what are my options for jobs (and salaries..) with only a Masters?
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In the health care market of the near future (i.e., when you would be practicing), a master's degree will likely be both more versatile and more readily reimbursable than a doctoral degree. Obama is planning to socialize medicine in the USA. Socialized medicine, of course, necessitates rationing of health care services. In other countries, this has historically meant that services end up being provided by practitioners who can independently provide the treatment for the lowest price. For psychotherapy in the USA, that will fall to the master's level practitioner. This will be true, however, only if Obama's plan actually covers psychotherapy as we practice it today. There is ample evidence to suggest that Obama's plan will provide coverage only for "serious mental illness" (i.e., SMI). SMI generally includes disorders in the psychotic spectrum (e.g., schizophrenia) and/or those treated largely (or solely) with medications. If it does come to pass that Obama's plan covers only SMI, then that is a game changer. That means that the field will revert back to its initial days, when psychiatrists (i.e., M.D.s) ruled the roost, and only the very, very wealthy could afford psychotherapy. Psychotherapy as we know it today, will be on a self-pay basis. The potential upside to this scenario for psychologists, is that there is a movement underway to secure prescription privileges for psychologists. Legislation has already passed in two states (i.e., LA and NM), and is pending in several others. In this scenario, psychologists who have the prerequisite training to provide prescriptions will become the most sought after practitioners, because they can be paid at a lower rate to provide services identical to those of psychiatrists Ii.e., writing scripts for anti-psychotics covered under Obama's plan). Even prior to the implementation of socialized medicine (which would spell disaster for the field, by the way), however, you would be able to practice independently in every state at the master's level. Rates of reimbursement vary considerably, and depend on whether or not (and with whom) you are contracted by behavioral health managed care organizations. Best of luck to you in your future educational and vocational endeavors, ~Dr. B.~
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Can I Switch Fields With My Psychology Master's Degree
Can I Switch Fields With My Psychology Master's Degree?
I will be receiving a Master's Degree in Psychology soon (I also have a Psy B.A.). Despite the degree, I am strongly thinking about leaving the field. I am interested in continuing my education in a different field. However, the thought of getting another B.A. is a bit daunting. I was wondering if it'd be possible to apply for a non-Psychology Master's program without having a B.A. in that field? I'm thinking mostly about History or American Studies, but other Social Sciences are possibilities too. And if it's possible, what fields could I get into?
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I have a friend and an aquaintance with masters in Psychology who are working successfully in Human Resources - and loving it
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You could get into the corn field. Didn't you hear about the farmer who was just Outstanding in his field? Basically I would think that if you have enough prerequisites in your new chosen area of study then you can just pick up at a certain point, however Universities have differing qualifiers concerning Masters programs so you should first decide where you want to attend study and then proceed to qualify for the program.
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It is possible to get into an M.A. program without a B.A. in the field of concentration. My Bachelors is in Biopsych and I have a Masters in Linguistics. A background in a Liberal Arts discipline can better prepare you for further study in other social science concentrations than it can for more technical fields of study, such as computer science. The great thing about liberal arts disciplines is that they prepare you well for Thinking, Analyzing, Interpreting, Researching, Rhetoric & Communications, etc. - and this world needs more people who can do that effectively. With these skills you can do all sorts of interesting things.
I will be receiving a Master's Degree in Psychology soon (I also have a Psy B.A.). Despite the degree, I am strongly thinking about leaving the field. I am interested in continuing my education in a different field. However, the thought of getting another B.A. is a bit daunting. I was wondering if it'd be possible to apply for a non-Psychology Master's program without having a B.A. in that field? I'm thinking mostly about History or American Studies, but other Social Sciences are possibilities too. And if it's possible, what fields could I get into?
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I have a friend and an aquaintance with masters in Psychology who are working successfully in Human Resources - and loving it
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You could get into the corn field. Didn't you hear about the farmer who was just Outstanding in his field? Basically I would think that if you have enough prerequisites in your new chosen area of study then you can just pick up at a certain point, however Universities have differing qualifiers concerning Masters programs so you should first decide where you want to attend study and then proceed to qualify for the program.
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It is possible to get into an M.A. program without a B.A. in the field of concentration. My Bachelors is in Biopsych and I have a Masters in Linguistics. A background in a Liberal Arts discipline can better prepare you for further study in other social science concentrations than it can for more technical fields of study, such as computer science. The great thing about liberal arts disciplines is that they prepare you well for Thinking, Analyzing, Interpreting, Researching, Rhetoric & Communications, etc. - and this world needs more people who can do that effectively. With these skills you can do all sorts of interesting things.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
What can i do with a master in counseling and forensic psychology
What can i do with a master in counseling and forensic psychology?
i am working to get my master degree in counseling and forensic psychology. Which career pays more? can i able to work with the government with a master in forensic psychology (psycholoical profiler)
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With forensic psychology you can help the government and / or your regional, state, or local forensic examiners. It is a very tight field and what I mean is that not many people in the world are forensic psychologists. There are not many job opportunities for this field but if you do find one, it may pack a high salary! A counseling major is the opposite. Not much with the government. With counseling I expect most jobs to be in schools or psycho-wards. Many people may have this degree so the demand may not be that high. Which means that the salary may not be that high. But a job in this field may be much easier to find that one with forensic psychology. In the end, it's your call. Good luck with the career you choose!
i am working to get my master degree in counseling and forensic psychology. Which career pays more? can i able to work with the government with a master in forensic psychology (psycholoical profiler)
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With forensic psychology you can help the government and / or your regional, state, or local forensic examiners. It is a very tight field and what I mean is that not many people in the world are forensic psychologists. There are not many job opportunities for this field but if you do find one, it may pack a high salary! A counseling major is the opposite. Not much with the government. With counseling I expect most jobs to be in schools or psycho-wards. Many people may have this degree so the demand may not be that high. Which means that the salary may not be that high. But a job in this field may be much easier to find that one with forensic psychology. In the end, it's your call. Good luck with the career you choose!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
What can i do with a master in counseling and forensic psychology
What can i do with a master in counseling and forensic psychology?
i am working to get my master degree in counseling and forensic psychology. Which career pays more? can i able to work with the government with a master in forensic psychology (psycholoical profiler)
Psychology - 1 Answers
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With forensic psychology you can help the government and / or your regional, state, or local forensic examiners. It is a very tight field and what I mean is that not many people in the world are forensic psychologists. There are not many job opportunities for this field but if you do find one, it may pack a high salary! A counseling major is the opposite. Not much with the government. With counseling I expect most jobs to be in schools or psycho-wards. Many people may have this degree so the demand may not be that high. Which means that the salary may not be that high. But a job in this field may be much easier to find that one with forensic psychology. In the end, it's your call. Good luck with the career you choose!
i am working to get my master degree in counseling and forensic psychology. Which career pays more? can i able to work with the government with a master in forensic psychology (psycholoical profiler)
Psychology - 1 Answers
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With forensic psychology you can help the government and / or your regional, state, or local forensic examiners. It is a very tight field and what I mean is that not many people in the world are forensic psychologists. There are not many job opportunities for this field but if you do find one, it may pack a high salary! A counseling major is the opposite. Not much with the government. With counseling I expect most jobs to be in schools or psycho-wards. Many people may have this degree so the demand may not be that high. Which means that the salary may not be that high. But a job in this field may be much easier to find that one with forensic psychology. In the end, it's your call. Good luck with the career you choose!
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