How far can a master's degree in family psychology get me?
I want to go to college and I want my major to be family psychology with a master's degree will that take up to fours years and land me a job as a some type of consular first of all what requirements do I need to get into family psychology please help thanks
Other - Education - 1 Answers
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It would, be quite unusual but no means impossible to obtain a Masters degree within the first four years of college. The degree after four years is a Bachelors degree. You will find below, nevertheless, information about opportunities in family psychology with a Masters degree./
Friday, July 22, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
what is the difference between Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and Master of science in Clinical Psych
what is the difference between Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and Master of science in Clinical Psych?
And what is the best school in the Philippines that offers these? thank you!!!!!
Psychology - 1 Answers
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They're very similar, with the core courses for either degree being the same. The difference is the auxiliary courses, with MA focusing on arts/humanities courses and MSc focusing on science courses.
And what is the best school in the Philippines that offers these? thank you!!!!!
Psychology - 1 Answers
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They're very similar, with the core courses for either degree being the same. The difference is the auxiliary courses, with MA focusing on arts/humanities courses and MSc focusing on science courses.
Friday, July 8, 2011
If I did not major in psychology for my BA, but I went for a psychology masters, could I become a psychologist
If I did not major in psychology for my BA, but I went for a psychology masters, could I become a psychologist
My BA is in history, but I wonder if it's too late to do anything in psychology if I got a master's in it. Actually, while I'm on the subject what could I do with a history major besides teaching or working in a museum?
Higher Education (University +) - 5 Answers
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With a Masters, you could become a Social Worker or a Licensed Therapist. To become a Psychologist, you would need to go for your PhD in Psychology.
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If you get a masters in psychology you can become a psychologist as long as you take the ceritification exam. You do not need a bachelors in psych to get your masters. And as far as your history degree goes, to be honest I really don't know what other kind of job you can get with a B.A. in history.
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You can go on and get your masters in psychology. You do not need to have a BA it to get a grad degree. Just need to meet the requirements of the school you are attending for your masters. I don't know of any jobs that you can get specifically designed for a BA in history. (Many employers want someone with a BA, though) You cannot usually teach with just a BA, either, you would need a teaching credential.
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OK, in most state you cannot become a therapist with just a masters in psychology, you need a masters in social work (go figure.) Here are the routes to take if you want to be a therapist: MASTERS LEVEL: BS or BA in any liberal arts degree Masters in Social Work (60 credits, 2 years full time) Take the state test, become an LMSW (licensed) and you can be a therapist working at a clinic, hospital, group, etc. under supervision by an LCSW or Psychologist. Three years of clinical experience and a test later, you can become an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and 3 years after that, you can apply for the R designation (reimbursement) LCSW-R and have a private practice. That's the fastest way to be a therapist - 2 years post BA or BS. For your own practice -6 years experience post grad (at least in my state, NY) If you want to become a psychologist, you will need a Phd. or a PsyD. The Phd. is more research oriented, the PsyD. is more clinical, and is usually a little shorter. You're looking at 4-6 years on these, sometimes more. You do not need a masters degree before taking a Phd. degree, you can apply with a bachelors degree. Think about what you want to do with the degree - if you want to be a therapist, you don't need the Phd. or PsyD. Most psychologists I know do psychological testing, not counseling. They send the counseling to the MSWs. Good luck!
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Many schools let you get a masters w/o a undergrad in psych. But normally you have to have certian classes. So check and see. If they do, then do that during the summer. Just call and talk to uni's
My BA is in history, but I wonder if it's too late to do anything in psychology if I got a master's in it. Actually, while I'm on the subject what could I do with a history major besides teaching or working in a museum?
Higher Education (University +) - 5 Answers
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With a Masters, you could become a Social Worker or a Licensed Therapist. To become a Psychologist, you would need to go for your PhD in Psychology.
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If you get a masters in psychology you can become a psychologist as long as you take the ceritification exam. You do not need a bachelors in psych to get your masters. And as far as your history degree goes, to be honest I really don't know what other kind of job you can get with a B.A. in history.
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You can go on and get your masters in psychology. You do not need to have a BA it to get a grad degree. Just need to meet the requirements of the school you are attending for your masters. I don't know of any jobs that you can get specifically designed for a BA in history. (Many employers want someone with a BA, though) You cannot usually teach with just a BA, either, you would need a teaching credential.
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OK, in most state you cannot become a therapist with just a masters in psychology, you need a masters in social work (go figure.) Here are the routes to take if you want to be a therapist: MASTERS LEVEL: BS or BA in any liberal arts degree Masters in Social Work (60 credits, 2 years full time) Take the state test, become an LMSW (licensed) and you can be a therapist working at a clinic, hospital, group, etc. under supervision by an LCSW or Psychologist. Three years of clinical experience and a test later, you can become an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and 3 years after that, you can apply for the R designation (reimbursement) LCSW-R and have a private practice. That's the fastest way to be a therapist - 2 years post BA or BS. For your own practice -6 years experience post grad (at least in my state, NY) If you want to become a psychologist, you will need a Phd. or a PsyD. The Phd. is more research oriented, the PsyD. is more clinical, and is usually a little shorter. You're looking at 4-6 years on these, sometimes more. You do not need a masters degree before taking a Phd. degree, you can apply with a bachelors degree. Think about what you want to do with the degree - if you want to be a therapist, you don't need the Phd. or PsyD. Most psychologists I know do psychological testing, not counseling. They send the counseling to the MSWs. Good luck!
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Many schools let you get a masters w/o a undergrad in psych. But normally you have to have certian classes. So check and see. If they do, then do that during the summer. Just call and talk to uni's
Friday, July 1, 2011
I am in grade 12 and i need some help find information on pursuing a career in counseling psychology
I am in grade 12 and i need some help find information on pursuing a career in counseling psychology?
I have been doing a lot of reserach, but i am very confused. I dont know if i need all the sciences to the grade 12 level( physics, chemistry, biology). I am wondering what i need do i need a bachlors degree majoring in psychology, master's in counseling psychology? I am also having trouble finding a college or university in Canada that i can take what i need. I dont know how many years of school it will take or well anything lol. I am hoping that someone on here has already been through this and can help me or maybe someone knows some or all of the information i am looking for. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated! I cant ask a guidance counsilor because it is summer brake...and i want to hav ethis figured out befor brake is over
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should really ask your guidance counselor
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You would definitely need biology and chemistry. You would need to check with your prospective college (which you haven't discovered yet) to see if physics was also an entry level requirement. You would get a BS in psychology then go on for a masters in psychology focusing on counseling. Depending upon the type of psychology you want to practice and where you live, you could either stop at an MS or you might need a PhD. If you wanted to be able to diagnose, I believe in most places, you have to have that PhD. Plan to spend a minimum of 7 years in college (BS + MS). Longer if you need the PhD. Sorry, can't help you with colleges in Canada.
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Though things might be different in Canada, in most US states one can be a counselor with an MA in Counseling while a PhD in Psychology or the PsyD would usually be required to become a psychologist. An American would look up the website of their State Board of Psychology or their State Board of Counseling to find specific requirements for sitting for the professional licensure exams. You would need to find out whether Canada regulates entry into the mental health professions at the federal level or at the provincial level. Another thing you might do is start surfing the web to various Canadian colleges and universities with psychology departments and find out their admissions requirements. You've got a long road ahead of you. Good luck! EDIT: Yes, going to the guidance counselor's office would be out of the question because of summer break. You might, however, ask your Mom & Dad if any of their friends are guidance counselors (or counseling psychologists). Are you near a college or university? If so, their guidance & counseling offices will probably still be open for the summer.
I have been doing a lot of reserach, but i am very confused. I dont know if i need all the sciences to the grade 12 level( physics, chemistry, biology). I am wondering what i need do i need a bachlors degree majoring in psychology, master's in counseling psychology? I am also having trouble finding a college or university in Canada that i can take what i need. I dont know how many years of school it will take or well anything lol. I am hoping that someone on here has already been through this and can help me or maybe someone knows some or all of the information i am looking for. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated! I cant ask a guidance counsilor because it is summer brake...and i want to hav ethis figured out befor brake is over
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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should really ask your guidance counselor
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You would definitely need biology and chemistry. You would need to check with your prospective college (which you haven't discovered yet) to see if physics was also an entry level requirement. You would get a BS in psychology then go on for a masters in psychology focusing on counseling. Depending upon the type of psychology you want to practice and where you live, you could either stop at an MS or you might need a PhD. If you wanted to be able to diagnose, I believe in most places, you have to have that PhD. Plan to spend a minimum of 7 years in college (BS + MS). Longer if you need the PhD. Sorry, can't help you with colleges in Canada.
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Though things might be different in Canada, in most US states one can be a counselor with an MA in Counseling while a PhD in Psychology or the PsyD would usually be required to become a psychologist. An American would look up the website of their State Board of Psychology or their State Board of Counseling to find specific requirements for sitting for the professional licensure exams. You would need to find out whether Canada regulates entry into the mental health professions at the federal level or at the provincial level. Another thing you might do is start surfing the web to various Canadian colleges and universities with psychology departments and find out their admissions requirements. You've got a long road ahead of you. Good luck! EDIT: Yes, going to the guidance counselor's office would be out of the question because of summer break. You might, however, ask your Mom & Dad if any of their friends are guidance counselors (or counseling psychologists). Are you near a college or university? If so, their guidance & counseling offices will probably still be open for the summer.
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