What are the GPA requirements for psychology graduate schools (Master's degree) for clinical and counseling?
I'm looking for the average GPA requirements needed in order to be accepted into graduate programs for Master's Degrees in clinical and counseling psychology. It's not as important, but knowing the GPA requirements for acceptance into doctoral degree programs for clinical and counseling psychology would both be great too. Thanks.
Psychology - 1 Answers
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Each program has different requirements and admission is not guaranteed even if you meet the required GPA. You are competing for a spot with a pool of applicants. Graduate admissions typically calculate a score for each applicant based upon his or her GPa and GRE score. A common formula is to multiple the GPA by 100 or 200 and add half of the GRE score for the quantitative and verbal sections. They then rank each applicant by score and reject those with a score below a set number and then review the remaining applicant's applications. After that it gets a little foggy and factors such as references, research experience, interviews, and purpose statements all factor in differently; not only from program to program, but year to year. For most master's programs, a GPA of 3.4 will make you fairly completive, but anything below 3.25 will likely get a rejection letter; at least in clinical. For a doctoral program, I would not bother if your GPA is below 3.5. Most of those accepted have around a 3.7 GPA with GRE scores of 1200+ and research experience. But I will tell you at long shot admission story. I had a professor who went to graduate school to dodge the draft during Vietnam and he got into a good state school with a 2.85 GPA, but his GRE scores were 750+ on each section. So it isn't only about GPA. Best of Luck
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
How much money can i expect to earn yearly with a master's in school psychology? What about a bachelors in psy
How much money can i expect to earn yearly with a master's in school psychology? What about a bachelors in psy
I am in college and LOVE psychology, I just want to know how much I can expect to earn with either a bachelors in psychology or a master's in school psychology. If you seriously know what I could expect to make, I would like to know! Thank you! Plz, dont answer if you dont know about this.
Careers & Employment - 4 Answers
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psychology majors do not offer alot of money and are very hard to get jobs. maybe 40-60k. i assume you were thinking of being a psychiatrist and making like 200k/year but that field is a specialized medical profession which you have to go to med school for.
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what do you want to do? that is the question. with a bachelor's you dont have much freedom, but with a masters in clinical psych you can get licensed as a counselor and practice how you choose.
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In the past school psychology was a field that was looking for people so there wasn't a ton of competition for jobs, which meant they were being somewhat well paid. I'm not sure if that's true anymore. You may want to go to your college's career and placement department and do some research on this before you go too far down that path. I was a psychology major. My area of interest was Industrial/Organizational (IO) psychology. I started out in HR, but when the economy got tough, I ended up in a job that is not related to psychology.
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School psychology is a nationwide area of critical shortage. Research suggests that in the next 10-15 years there will be way more jobs than there will be people graduating from graduate programs in school psychology, so you will be able to find a job once you graduate. I believe the last data that I saw put the median salary for school psychologists to be around $50 K a year (this was published back in 2000 by the National Association of School Psychologists, so it's probably outdated). As for me, I have my Ed.S. degree is school psychology (above a Masters, lower and a Doctorate). I am in my third year and I'll make about $54 K this year working an 11 month (220 day) contract. I get pension, medical, health, and vision benfits as well, along with 2 weeks off for winter break and a week off for spring break. People with just a Masters get paid a little less, people with a Doctorate get paid a little more (usually $1,000-$2,000 a year difference in each direction, but it varies from district to district). Of course, districts pay more than others, so you have to consider that when looking at your opportunities (sometimes this is because they offer 10 month contracts or 12 month contracts. Obviously the more you work, the more money you'll make). Some states, such as Florida, offer tuition reimbursement/loan forgiveness as well. I've gotten $1,800 from it thus far, and the max I can get from it is $10 K. Of course you could get licensed and either do some work on the side or open up your own practice, so that may adjust your income some more. As far as working with a bachelor's in psychology, you're unlikely to find work within the field with just a bachelor's. You need at least a masters, although if you're looking at school psychology you should consider the Ed.S. degree, since most people graduating from programs are currently getting those degrees. If you have any more questions, feel free to contact me through my profile. I hope this helps!
I am in college and LOVE psychology, I just want to know how much I can expect to earn with either a bachelors in psychology or a master's in school psychology. If you seriously know what I could expect to make, I would like to know! Thank you! Plz, dont answer if you dont know about this.
Careers & Employment - 4 Answers
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psychology majors do not offer alot of money and are very hard to get jobs. maybe 40-60k. i assume you were thinking of being a psychiatrist and making like 200k/year but that field is a specialized medical profession which you have to go to med school for.
2
what do you want to do? that is the question. with a bachelor's you dont have much freedom, but with a masters in clinical psych you can get licensed as a counselor and practice how you choose.
3
In the past school psychology was a field that was looking for people so there wasn't a ton of competition for jobs, which meant they were being somewhat well paid. I'm not sure if that's true anymore. You may want to go to your college's career and placement department and do some research on this before you go too far down that path. I was a psychology major. My area of interest was Industrial/Organizational (IO) psychology. I started out in HR, but when the economy got tough, I ended up in a job that is not related to psychology.
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School psychology is a nationwide area of critical shortage. Research suggests that in the next 10-15 years there will be way more jobs than there will be people graduating from graduate programs in school psychology, so you will be able to find a job once you graduate. I believe the last data that I saw put the median salary for school psychologists to be around $50 K a year (this was published back in 2000 by the National Association of School Psychologists, so it's probably outdated). As for me, I have my Ed.S. degree is school psychology (above a Masters, lower and a Doctorate). I am in my third year and I'll make about $54 K this year working an 11 month (220 day) contract. I get pension, medical, health, and vision benfits as well, along with 2 weeks off for winter break and a week off for spring break. People with just a Masters get paid a little less, people with a Doctorate get paid a little more (usually $1,000-$2,000 a year difference in each direction, but it varies from district to district). Of course, districts pay more than others, so you have to consider that when looking at your opportunities (sometimes this is because they offer 10 month contracts or 12 month contracts. Obviously the more you work, the more money you'll make). Some states, such as Florida, offer tuition reimbursement/loan forgiveness as well. I've gotten $1,800 from it thus far, and the max I can get from it is $10 K. Of course you could get licensed and either do some work on the side or open up your own practice, so that may adjust your income some more. As far as working with a bachelor's in psychology, you're unlikely to find work within the field with just a bachelor's. You need at least a masters, although if you're looking at school psychology you should consider the Ed.S. degree, since most people graduating from programs are currently getting those degrees. If you have any more questions, feel free to contact me through my profile. I hope this helps!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
psychology
psychology?
what kinda schooling do you have to do to get a degree in psychology?? masters? what kinda classes do you have to take?
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It depends on your career goals and where you live. If you want to be a Psychologist, and you want to provide therapy for others, and you live in the United States, then you typically need a Ph.D. in either Clinical, Counselling, or School Psychology. With a master's-level degree in one of those fields, you can be a licensed counselor (but technically a 'Psychologist'). For a bachelor's degree, one typically must be accepted into a university, then accepted into the psychology program, then qualify for a Bachelor's degree. For the Bachelor's degree, required classes would include Statistics, Research Design, Intro to Psych, Abnormal Psych, and other psychology courses, depending on the program. Good Luck!
what kinda schooling do you have to do to get a degree in psychology?? masters? what kinda classes do you have to take?
Psychology - 1 Answers
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It depends on your career goals and where you live. If you want to be a Psychologist, and you want to provide therapy for others, and you live in the United States, then you typically need a Ph.D. in either Clinical, Counselling, or School Psychology. With a master's-level degree in one of those fields, you can be a licensed counselor (but technically a 'Psychologist'). For a bachelor's degree, one typically must be accepted into a university, then accepted into the psychology program, then qualify for a Bachelor's degree. For the Bachelor's degree, required classes would include Statistics, Research Design, Intro to Psych, Abnormal Psych, and other psychology courses, depending on the program. Good Luck!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
A Person with a master Degree in Psychology and a master or bachalor degree in social working
A Person with a master Degree in Psychology and a master or bachalor degree in social working ?
What is the normal pay rate? and what do they usually start out with with? was the max and the lowest pay?
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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For both, probably $20s-30s. If you're trying to decide between them, the MSW is best if you're *sure* you won't go on to get the PhD in psych.
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Do you mean Social Work? There is no degree in social working. An MA in psych with a licensed professional counselor credential will net you between 20-40K without probably in the 20-30K range.
What is the normal pay rate? and what do they usually start out with with? was the max and the lowest pay?
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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For both, probably $20s-30s. If you're trying to decide between them, the MSW is best if you're *sure* you won't go on to get the PhD in psych.
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Do you mean Social Work? There is no degree in social working. An MA in psych with a licensed professional counselor credential will net you between 20-40K without probably in the 20-30K range.
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