What type of salary on average should I be expecting after acquiring a Master of Science in Psychology?
I am not exactly sure what I will be doing with my degree after grad school, but I was wondering how competitive pay would be when I finish. Just want to have some peace of mind to know I'm not wasting my money going to grad school.
Psychology - 3 Answers
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you should know better if you study psychology ,that it doesn't matter what you do ,if you do it well and get to the top you will fix your own salary
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Any type of education is argued to be an investment, and its dividends are not necessarily financial ones. You have a lot more lattitude in choosing employment with a Master's than an undergrad that will be in the field. Depending on the industry, you salary will differ. If you enter educational psychology, the pay would be a little less than if you entered the business sector as an HR specialist (given you do an MSc in I/O). Experience is seen as just as important, so while the starting salary may be modest, if you do your job well, you will see higher increases over time. I thing I always recommend to incoming Master's students: take multivariate statistics. This differentiates you from someone with an MA, and many employers look for performance measurement, implementing new programs and evaluating them, etc. It's worthwhile.
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There are limited jobs you can get with a master's in psychology. Some states won't even license you for private practice. But mental health jobs pay by the job not by the degree, i.e. if a BA and MA are doing the same job, they get the same pay. You can get some salary information for different parts of the country here: www.salary.com
Friday, June 22, 2012
Friday, June 15, 2012
Can I get into a grad school for sports psychology with a low GPA
Can I get into a grad school for sports psychology with a low GPA?
I am attending a 4 year university currently for Psychology and have interest in a Sports Psychology Masters. I am in my senior year with 1 more year left. The problem is that I have around a 3.0 gpa on a 4 point scale. Is that good enough to get into grad school?
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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That depends on the school you are wanting to attend for graduate work. If you visit the school's website it should provide you with their GPA requirements for admission.
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Sullen Riot gave you the correct answer. Each university and college has a student handbook, often which is reproduced on a website, that gives their recommendations and requirements for students. You should check there.
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Most grad schools require at least a 3.0 (B average) for admission, so your GPA is not bad. However, some more competitive programs may want something higher, check the school's website to see if they post their requirements or stats of last year's acceptances. Good luck!
I am attending a 4 year university currently for Psychology and have interest in a Sports Psychology Masters. I am in my senior year with 1 more year left. The problem is that I have around a 3.0 gpa on a 4 point scale. Is that good enough to get into grad school?
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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That depends on the school you are wanting to attend for graduate work. If you visit the school's website it should provide you with their GPA requirements for admission.
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Sullen Riot gave you the correct answer. Each university and college has a student handbook, often which is reproduced on a website, that gives their recommendations and requirements for students. You should check there.
3
Most grad schools require at least a 3.0 (B average) for admission, so your GPA is not bad. However, some more competitive programs may want something higher, check the school's website to see if they post their requirements or stats of last year's acceptances. Good luck!
Friday, June 8, 2012
would studying psychology be good
would studying psychology be good?
guys don't you think that mastering psychology at an early age puts one at great advantage? cos as long as you know how the mind works, many things will be under your control. moreover, there're different fields of psychology thus you can apply it in different aspects of your life. what do you think?
Psychology - 7 Answers
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I think you are absolutely right.
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No, you're a little bit wrong. Don't forget that psychologists also are people. So they also have their personal life problems, which don't depends on them sometimes. Psychology is not a kind of magic to manage your personal life successfully. They also have their own psychologists (mostly colleagues), when they feels hard after a hard day when they have heard so much heavy problems.
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Studying psychology will only leave you with a $55,000 a yr job and a mountain of student loan debt. If you want to stick with psychology, at least get your Phd in it.
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Not so sure about "they guys", or the "early age" part of your question but psych is a fascinating subject, and yes it does have many applications in life if you are also mentally healthy. All the knowledge in the world won't help a person unless they also strive for their own mental health. Reading on the topic will help you if you are considering studies in psyche; might start with some of the "primers," and move on from there...to look into different aspects of the study. Enjoy!
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Understanding psychology won't necessarily merit you with the tools to further control your own psyche... it is a HUGE field and how you apply it to your life depends on what part of it you learn. Learning about parts of the brain is essential for doctors, mental illnesses ties in with psychotherapy and criminal mind, child and developmental psychology is good for a day care setting or child psychologist, and theres a lot more. Psychology is a great thing to get involved in... I've myself taken 2 years and it has completely changed my outlook, but I can't say it has changed my person at all. I guess I can look at someone who is angry and in a way evaluate it.. I know the anger is center in their amygdala and I know until the irritating stimuli is removed they will continue to be angry until they let it slip from their mind... but I can't say it really helps me everyday. It doesn't however open up numerous doors to expand in careers or the higher learning.
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i agree. but it is true, you wont be able to solve your own problems, nor those who you are very close to because whether you realise it or not, you are emotionally attached to them and will have a bit of bias in your opinions and diagnosis. im so studying psychology! :D
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this sis good practical subject take it go ahead it will help u to understand itself as well interpersonal relations in coerce of MBA lot of things are common it covers 66 % in MBA too be happy best of luck take care
guys don't you think that mastering psychology at an early age puts one at great advantage? cos as long as you know how the mind works, many things will be under your control. moreover, there're different fields of psychology thus you can apply it in different aspects of your life. what do you think?
Psychology - 7 Answers
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I think you are absolutely right.
2
No, you're a little bit wrong. Don't forget that psychologists also are people. So they also have their personal life problems, which don't depends on them sometimes. Psychology is not a kind of magic to manage your personal life successfully. They also have their own psychologists (mostly colleagues), when they feels hard after a hard day when they have heard so much heavy problems.
3
Studying psychology will only leave you with a $55,000 a yr job and a mountain of student loan debt. If you want to stick with psychology, at least get your Phd in it.
4
Not so sure about "they guys", or the "early age" part of your question but psych is a fascinating subject, and yes it does have many applications in life if you are also mentally healthy. All the knowledge in the world won't help a person unless they also strive for their own mental health. Reading on the topic will help you if you are considering studies in psyche; might start with some of the "primers," and move on from there...to look into different aspects of the study. Enjoy!
5
Understanding psychology won't necessarily merit you with the tools to further control your own psyche... it is a HUGE field and how you apply it to your life depends on what part of it you learn. Learning about parts of the brain is essential for doctors, mental illnesses ties in with psychotherapy and criminal mind, child and developmental psychology is good for a day care setting or child psychologist, and theres a lot more. Psychology is a great thing to get involved in... I've myself taken 2 years and it has completely changed my outlook, but I can't say it has changed my person at all. I guess I can look at someone who is angry and in a way evaluate it.. I know the anger is center in their amygdala and I know until the irritating stimuli is removed they will continue to be angry until they let it slip from their mind... but I can't say it really helps me everyday. It doesn't however open up numerous doors to expand in careers or the higher learning.
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i agree. but it is true, you wont be able to solve your own problems, nor those who you are very close to because whether you realise it or not, you are emotionally attached to them and will have a bit of bias in your opinions and diagnosis. im so studying psychology! :D
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this sis good practical subject take it go ahead it will help u to understand itself as well interpersonal relations in coerce of MBA lot of things are common it covers 66 % in MBA too be happy best of luck take care
Friday, June 1, 2012
What about Psychology masters that has not been accredited by BPS
What about Psychology masters that has not been accredited by BPS?
can i enroll ın BPS accredited PHD programs while my masters is from a university in U.K which has not been accredited by BPS?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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it depends on the program if they offer u despite the non-recognition then u can do it. but pl check with BPS as it will save a lot of time and $$. or u can appeal to BPS on your masters and show them test scores etc
can i enroll ın BPS accredited PHD programs while my masters is from a university in U.K which has not been accredited by BPS?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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it depends on the program if they offer u despite the non-recognition then u can do it. but pl check with BPS as it will save a lot of time and $$. or u can appeal to BPS on your masters and show them test scores etc
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