What can you do with a masters in psychology?
I know that I'd be better off with a certified or licensed position as a counselor, but I don't know if I can fit the internships into my life as a full time working mother. Is a masters in general psychology actually worth anything?
Higher Education (University +) - 6 Answers
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You can teach, do research and work on getting your LPC. You might just want to continue on for your PhD.
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You can help the police to solve crimes.
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Not to be a bad guy but there really aren't any psychology factorys opening up anytime soon...
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Like you said counseling is the big thing. But there is also school psychologists, teaching psych. to college students, and you could proabably get a job doing social work. For almost any position you have to be licensed & in my state pass Praxsius 1 & 2. Look through the job ad's and see what most jobs require.
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you can be a forensic psychologist and help the cops solve crimes =))
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If the master's degree you're thinking of is in general psych, there really won't be much that you can do with that degree, other than put the knowledge you gain to work in a retail or business setting. The Ph.D. is the entry level degree in psychology (as opposed to counseling, where the entry level degree is the master's). With only a master's degree and without a clinical focus (again, as you would get in a counseling, marriage and family therapy or social work degree), you just have advanced knowledge in the field of general psychology. If you're interested in working in the field, I would recommend that you find a way to fit the internships into your experience. There are a number of programs where you can go part-time and get a degree in counseling. Make sure that the program you are looking at is "regionally accredited." An example would be accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (www.sacscoc.org).
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Saturday, September 15, 2012
What can you do with a masters in psychology
What can you do with a masters in psychology?
I know that I'd be better off with a certified or licensed position as a counselor, but I don't know if I can fit the internships into my life as a full time working mother. Is a masters in general psychology actually worth anything?
Higher Education (University +) - 6 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1
You can teach, do research and work on getting your LPC. You might just want to continue on for your PhD.
2
You can help the police to solve crimes.
3
Not to be a bad guy but there really aren't any psychology factorys opening up anytime soon...
4
Like you said counseling is the big thing. But there is also school psychologists, teaching psych. to college students, and you could proabably get a job doing social work. For almost any position you have to be licensed & in my state pass Praxsius 1 & 2. Look through the job ad's and see what most jobs require.
5
you can be a forensic psychologist and help the cops solve crimes =))
6
If the master's degree you're thinking of is in general psych, there really won't be much that you can do with that degree, other than put the knowledge you gain to work in a retail or business setting. The Ph.D. is the entry level degree in psychology (as opposed to counseling, where the entry level degree is the master's). With only a master's degree and without a clinical focus (again, as you would get in a counseling, marriage and family therapy or social work degree), you just have advanced knowledge in the field of general psychology. If you're interested in working in the field, I would recommend that you find a way to fit the internships into your experience. There are a number of programs where you can go part-time and get a degree in counseling. Make sure that the program you are looking at is "regionally accredited." An example would be accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (www.sacscoc.org).
I know that I'd be better off with a certified or licensed position as a counselor, but I don't know if I can fit the internships into my life as a full time working mother. Is a masters in general psychology actually worth anything?
Higher Education (University +) - 6 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1
You can teach, do research and work on getting your LPC. You might just want to continue on for your PhD.
2
You can help the police to solve crimes.
3
Not to be a bad guy but there really aren't any psychology factorys opening up anytime soon...
4
Like you said counseling is the big thing. But there is also school psychologists, teaching psych. to college students, and you could proabably get a job doing social work. For almost any position you have to be licensed & in my state pass Praxsius 1 & 2. Look through the job ad's and see what most jobs require.
5
you can be a forensic psychologist and help the cops solve crimes =))
6
If the master's degree you're thinking of is in general psych, there really won't be much that you can do with that degree, other than put the knowledge you gain to work in a retail or business setting. The Ph.D. is the entry level degree in psychology (as opposed to counseling, where the entry level degree is the master's). With only a master's degree and without a clinical focus (again, as you would get in a counseling, marriage and family therapy or social work degree), you just have advanced knowledge in the field of general psychology. If you're interested in working in the field, I would recommend that you find a way to fit the internships into your experience. There are a number of programs where you can go part-time and get a degree in counseling. Make sure that the program you are looking at is "regionally accredited." An example would be accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (www.sacscoc.org).
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Is a master's in psychology from an online university worth anything
Is a master's in psychology from an online university worth anything?
I have a bachelor's in psy from a large university.
Psychology - 1 Answers
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It should be, as long as the university's curriculum is formally accredited and the online coursework is accepted as equivalent to on-campus classes.
I have a bachelor's in psy from a large university.
Psychology - 1 Answers
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It should be, as long as the university's curriculum is formally accredited and the online coursework is accepted as equivalent to on-campus classes.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Can you practice child psychology with a Masters in psychology
Can you practice child psychology with a Masters in psychology?
I am still debating if I want to be a psychologist on the side. I want to be an early childhood ed teacher.I am thinking about being a child psychologist on the side. Can you practice psychology with a Masters in psychology?
Psychology - 5 Answers
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yes.
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i dont know you tell me>?
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yep, i'm a pysch major and i love what i do!
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Yes. More info on apa.org including salary info. You will need to be licensed after you obtain your MA....(psychologist)
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Many people think you need to have a Phd to do anything such as private practice in psychology. They are misinformed. Sometimes it is best to have a masters degree unless you are looking to do clinical/research work, which is not your case. The difference between having a phd and a masters degree.. Masters: way less school. Periodic supervised meetings (usually once a week or once a month, just to check in and make sure everything is going well) PhD: More school. More pay however insurance companies for some reason are more likely to reimburse a masters degree. Phds typically only make on average $7 more per session. Unless you are practicing in an area like L.A. or New York.
I am still debating if I want to be a psychologist on the side. I want to be an early childhood ed teacher.I am thinking about being a child psychologist on the side. Can you practice psychology with a Masters in psychology?
Psychology - 5 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
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yes.
2
i dont know you tell me>?
3
yep, i'm a pysch major and i love what i do!
4
Yes. More info on apa.org including salary info. You will need to be licensed after you obtain your MA....(psychologist)
5
Many people think you need to have a Phd to do anything such as private practice in psychology. They are misinformed. Sometimes it is best to have a masters degree unless you are looking to do clinical/research work, which is not your case. The difference between having a phd and a masters degree.. Masters: way less school. Periodic supervised meetings (usually once a week or once a month, just to check in and make sure everything is going well) PhD: More school. More pay however insurance companies for some reason are more likely to reimburse a masters degree. Phds typically only make on average $7 more per session. Unless you are practicing in an area like L.A. or New York.
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