Is psychology a good field to go into?
I love the subject overall! I want to do a Master in Psychology and was wondering if that field is a good, strong field there are so many people majoring in it I dont want it to be something that becomes a downfall in the future because of its popularity...also what field of psychology is the most beneficial to go into?? That has the highest pay? A person with a Master in Psychology whats their average salary?
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hi im just going to answer this question so i can track it, because i too am a fan of psych!
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Your chances for making a lot of money increase when you get a Ph.d.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Sunday, July 15, 2012
If I first get a Master's in psychology, how many years would it then take to get a PhD
If I first get a Master's in psychology, how many years would it then take to get a PhD? ?
Pepperdine University does not offer a PhD in clinical psychology, but they do offer a master's. If I got a master's at Pepperdine (which takes two years), then applied elsewhere for my PhD, would the PhD program be 2 years shorter than it would be if I did not get the master's?
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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It depends on the school and the program, and your ability to get through the program. You should be able to it in 3-4 years, as you wouldn't have to take all the academic coursework. Start looking at PhD programs NOW so you don't have to lose any courses. That way you can take your comps earlier and get to the dissertation and clinical training.
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Some Universities set up their PhD programs so that you have to apply for the complete degree, not step by step. The reason is they don't want to waste time with people who aren't going all the way. For example you wouldn't be able to just apply to the Masters program at such univerities you would have to apply for the PhD program of the bat. With that being said, it is all the same amount of time. If you were in a PhD program from the begging you would still get your Masters degree along the way. So you really aren't saving or losing time by doing one or the other. So the answer is it will take you 2 years approx. from time you complete Masters.
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A PhD program is generally separate from a Masters. I had a 2 year M.A. degree in psychology & it made no difference in the Ph.D. course requirements. It will probably take 4-5 years for your Ph.D. My Ph.D. (Educational Psychology), had 3 years of course work and a year's internship. Then, it took me a year to write my dissertation. Some people can do the internship & dissertation simultaneously (I found it difficult with my long commute & a child at home). Once you get started, you usually have 10 years to complete the dissertation after you've attained Ph.C. status (Candidate). But, that may depend on the university & program you're in.
Pepperdine University does not offer a PhD in clinical psychology, but they do offer a master's. If I got a master's at Pepperdine (which takes two years), then applied elsewhere for my PhD, would the PhD program be 2 years shorter than it would be if I did not get the master's?
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It depends on the school and the program, and your ability to get through the program. You should be able to it in 3-4 years, as you wouldn't have to take all the academic coursework. Start looking at PhD programs NOW so you don't have to lose any courses. That way you can take your comps earlier and get to the dissertation and clinical training.
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Some Universities set up their PhD programs so that you have to apply for the complete degree, not step by step. The reason is they don't want to waste time with people who aren't going all the way. For example you wouldn't be able to just apply to the Masters program at such univerities you would have to apply for the PhD program of the bat. With that being said, it is all the same amount of time. If you were in a PhD program from the begging you would still get your Masters degree along the way. So you really aren't saving or losing time by doing one or the other. So the answer is it will take you 2 years approx. from time you complete Masters.
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A PhD program is generally separate from a Masters. I had a 2 year M.A. degree in psychology & it made no difference in the Ph.D. course requirements. It will probably take 4-5 years for your Ph.D. My Ph.D. (Educational Psychology), had 3 years of course work and a year's internship. Then, it took me a year to write my dissertation. Some people can do the internship & dissertation simultaneously (I found it difficult with my long commute & a child at home). Once you get started, you usually have 10 years to complete the dissertation after you've attained Ph.C. status (Candidate). But, that may depend on the university & program you're in.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
What should I write my Master thesis in Sports Psychology on
What should I write my Master thesis in Sports Psychology on?
I am due to finish my masters degree in Sports Counseling but I am very unsure what I want to do my thesis in - any ideas? Many Thanks.
Psychology - 3 Answers
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There are tons of things you could choose! What are you interested in? Here are some ideas: 1) Review visualization techniques that are used to enhance sports performance 2) Do sports help or hinder children's mental health and/or social skills? 3) Program evaluation of different sports activities, groups or programs 4) What are the pros and cons of young athletes skipping vs. completing college before going on to pro sports? 5) What kinds of sports programs help those (either adults or children) with physical or developmental disabilities? (e.g. Special Olympics) 6) What kinds of athletic or gym or exercise programs help adults (or children) with physical problems such as obesity, high blood pressure or diabetes? How to increase adherence in sport activities? 7) Review the NFL and sports injuries (concussions, high rate of depression and anxiety later in life, etc) and their controversial disabilities programs Good luck!!!
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How about "What turns an average hard working, physically gifted, generally well behaved athlete into an egotistical idiot with little regard for showing gratitude for what they have been given."
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There's a cool finding using surveys that girls who played with masculine toys or played with a mix of boys and girls as friends predicted that their participation in sports in adolescence. Most of them became athletes. It was done by surveying university students and athletes.
I am due to finish my masters degree in Sports Counseling but I am very unsure what I want to do my thesis in - any ideas? Many Thanks.
Psychology - 3 Answers
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There are tons of things you could choose! What are you interested in? Here are some ideas: 1) Review visualization techniques that are used to enhance sports performance 2) Do sports help or hinder children's mental health and/or social skills? 3) Program evaluation of different sports activities, groups or programs 4) What are the pros and cons of young athletes skipping vs. completing college before going on to pro sports? 5) What kinds of sports programs help those (either adults or children) with physical or developmental disabilities? (e.g. Special Olympics) 6) What kinds of athletic or gym or exercise programs help adults (or children) with physical problems such as obesity, high blood pressure or diabetes? How to increase adherence in sport activities? 7) Review the NFL and sports injuries (concussions, high rate of depression and anxiety later in life, etc) and their controversial disabilities programs Good luck!!!
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How about "What turns an average hard working, physically gifted, generally well behaved athlete into an egotistical idiot with little regard for showing gratitude for what they have been given."
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There's a cool finding using surveys that girls who played with masculine toys or played with a mix of boys and girls as friends predicted that their participation in sports in adolescence. Most of them became athletes. It was done by surveying university students and athletes.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Can I master in something I didnt bachelor in
Can I master in something I didnt bachelor in?
Im going into college next year as a freshman. Im having a hard time deciding what to major in. If I major in aviation and minor in neuroscience, can I then pursue a masters in psychology as a graduate? Or do I need to take psychology classes as an undergraduate?
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This varies by discipline, but as far as I know, you can't get a master's degree in psychology without having gotten a bachelor's in psychology anywhere.
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It's possible to get a masters in a different subject than your bachelors. Generally, the masters program will have to review your case and may require additional undergraduate coursework or may reject you. I personally wouldn't worry so much. You don't have to decide on your major right away. You can take some courses in psychology and aviation and see what you like better. There are lots of opportunities for change.
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I've seen psy majors at the BA level switch to MS in science. What the student has to do depends on the school & department, but count on having to make up the key major classes from the undergraduate program that you missed before you can advance at the masters level. Psychology isn't likely to give you a very deep education in the math & physical sciences. Have you considered a major in neuroscience with a minor in psychology and a heavy, undeclared emphasis in aviation?
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Some masters programs (MBA, MLS, most humanities) don't require a background in the field to enter the program - you can major in anything. But the science, math, and engineering grad programs, of which psychology is one, expects, if not a major, then significant coursework in the field. They're not starting over at the beginning in the masters program, it's advanced coursework in that field assuming quite a bit of prior knowledge.
Im going into college next year as a freshman. Im having a hard time deciding what to major in. If I major in aviation and minor in neuroscience, can I then pursue a masters in psychology as a graduate? Or do I need to take psychology classes as an undergraduate?
Higher Education (University +) - 4 Answers
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This varies by discipline, but as far as I know, you can't get a master's degree in psychology without having gotten a bachelor's in psychology anywhere.
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It's possible to get a masters in a different subject than your bachelors. Generally, the masters program will have to review your case and may require additional undergraduate coursework or may reject you. I personally wouldn't worry so much. You don't have to decide on your major right away. You can take some courses in psychology and aviation and see what you like better. There are lots of opportunities for change.
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I've seen psy majors at the BA level switch to MS in science. What the student has to do depends on the school & department, but count on having to make up the key major classes from the undergraduate program that you missed before you can advance at the masters level. Psychology isn't likely to give you a very deep education in the math & physical sciences. Have you considered a major in neuroscience with a minor in psychology and a heavy, undeclared emphasis in aviation?
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Some masters programs (MBA, MLS, most humanities) don't require a background in the field to enter the program - you can major in anything. But the science, math, and engineering grad programs, of which psychology is one, expects, if not a major, then significant coursework in the field. They're not starting over at the beginning in the masters program, it's advanced coursework in that field assuming quite a bit of prior knowledge.
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