Can I major in film and get my master in psychology?
Right now im in school for film but I TRULY love Psych as well! Would I have to get a BA in Psych in order to go to master school in Psych or is me getting my BA in film then going to Masters school for Psych ok?.... Help me out. thnk u
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Yes, you need a minimum number of credits in psychology to attend grad school in psychology - usually more than a minor, so a major is recommended. Psychology grad programs are very competitive, so you'll need to take the required classes to have a shot at getting in.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
What can I become with a master's in psychology
What can I become with a master's in psychology?
I want to get a career in some form of psychology. If i do not get a phd and have a masters what opportunities can i have,thanks.
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A social worker or an associate therapist...I would suggest that you earn a PhD.
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nothing really. maybe a social worker. most good jobs in psychology require a PhD
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Any opportunity that doesn't require a phd in psychology.
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Just go be a lawyer. You can chase ambulances all your life.
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In some states you can practice as a psychologist with a Master's degree and after you pass the required licensing exams. Here is the website that will tell you what states you can practice in. http://www.enamp.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=4
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You can become a psychotherapist. Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy and in some cases (but that's mostly with social work track MA degree) you can become Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Making sure that the licensing board in your state recognizes the degree is essential though.
I want to get a career in some form of psychology. If i do not get a phd and have a masters what opportunities can i have,thanks.
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A social worker or an associate therapist...I would suggest that you earn a PhD.
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nothing really. maybe a social worker. most good jobs in psychology require a PhD
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Any opportunity that doesn't require a phd in psychology.
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Just go be a lawyer. You can chase ambulances all your life.
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In some states you can practice as a psychologist with a Master's degree and after you pass the required licensing exams. Here is the website that will tell you what states you can practice in. http://www.enamp.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=4
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You can become a psychotherapist. Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy and in some cases (but that's mostly with social work track MA degree) you can become Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Making sure that the licensing board in your state recognizes the degree is essential though.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Can I open my own practice with a Master Degree in Psychology
Can I open my own practice with a Master Degree in Psychology?
I am majoring in Psychology, but was wondering if I can open my own practice with a Master Degree?
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In most states, you can open your own practice after you have become licensed. This typically involves a master's degree, passing the NCE, and 1-3 years (this varies by state) of post-master's degree supervised experience. ~Dr. B.~
I am majoring in Psychology, but was wondering if I can open my own practice with a Master Degree?
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In most states, you can open your own practice after you have become licensed. This typically involves a master's degree, passing the NCE, and 1-3 years (this varies by state) of post-master's degree supervised experience. ~Dr. B.~
Friday, April 1, 2011
what can i do in forensic psychology with a master that is not clinical based
what can i do in forensic psychology with a master that is not clinical based?
I am currently working on my masters in forensic psychology and was wondering if there are jobs out there that are not going to require clinical hours. Or if anyone has an idea of a field that is not clinically based.
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you can work for the FBI, like in criminal minds,obviously theres no actual thing as a profiler, but they do things as examining characteristics of criminals to figure out a crime..etc http://www.psychologyinfo.com/forensic/
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You can try to dream about the future.
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You may be able to get a position in the correctional system where licensing is not required. "Forensic psychology involves application of psychological research, theory, and clinical practice to the legal/criminal justice system. … •Psychological Evaluation And Expert Testimony •Testimony And Evaluation Regarding Civil Issues •Assessment, Treatment, And Consultation Regarding Individuals With A High Risk For Aggressive Behavior •Research, testimony and consultation on psychological issues impacting on the legal process •Specialized treatment service to individuals involved with the legal system •Consultation to lawmakers about public policy issues with psychological implications and training to law enforcement, criminal justice, correctional and mental health systems on forensic issues •Analysis of issues related to human performance, product liability and safety •Court-appointed monitoring of compliance with settlements in class-action suits affecting mental health or criminal justice settings." (Pecano, n.d.) Few forensic psychologists conduct criminal profiling on a regular basis; however, there are some university programs in England for investigative psychology, such as those taught by Alison (2005) and Canter (2000). Other sub-specialties of Forensic Psychology are: •Police Psychology •Investigative Psychology and Offender Profiling •Criminal Psychology & Criminal Behavior •Correctional Psychology •Victimology and Victims Services •Psychology and the Courts (Pecano, n.d.) From American Academy of Forensic Psychology: http://www.aafp.ws/law_and_psychology_information.asp The American Board of Professional Psychology The ABPP (http://www.abpp.org) serves the public need by providing oversight certifying psychologists competent to deliver high quality services in various specialty areas of psychology. Law and Psychology Review University of Alabama School of Law For more information, go to http://www.law.ua.edu/lawpsychology. Graduate Programs in Law and Psychology For more information, go to http://www.ap-ls.org/students/graduateIndex.html. Careers in Law and Psychology Careers and Training Committee American Psychology - Law Society Division 41 American Psychological Association For more information, go to http://www.ap-ls.org/students/careersIndex.html. Proposed Specialty Guidelines For more information, go to http://www.ap-ls.org/links/professionalsgfp.html References: Alison, L. (Ed.). (2005). The forensic psychologist’s casebook: Psychological profiling and criminal investigation. Portland, OR: Willan. Canter, D. V., & Youngs, D. (2009). Investigative psychology: Offender profiling and the analysis of criminal action. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Pecano, M. (no date). Introduction to Forensic Psychology. Powerpoint presentation, Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
I am currently working on my masters in forensic psychology and was wondering if there are jobs out there that are not going to require clinical hours. Or if anyone has an idea of a field that is not clinically based.
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you can work for the FBI, like in criminal minds,obviously theres no actual thing as a profiler, but they do things as examining characteristics of criminals to figure out a crime..etc http://www.psychologyinfo.com/forensic/
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You can try to dream about the future.
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You may be able to get a position in the correctional system where licensing is not required. "Forensic psychology involves application of psychological research, theory, and clinical practice to the legal/criminal justice system. … •Psychological Evaluation And Expert Testimony •Testimony And Evaluation Regarding Civil Issues •Assessment, Treatment, And Consultation Regarding Individuals With A High Risk For Aggressive Behavior •Research, testimony and consultation on psychological issues impacting on the legal process •Specialized treatment service to individuals involved with the legal system •Consultation to lawmakers about public policy issues with psychological implications and training to law enforcement, criminal justice, correctional and mental health systems on forensic issues •Analysis of issues related to human performance, product liability and safety •Court-appointed monitoring of compliance with settlements in class-action suits affecting mental health or criminal justice settings." (Pecano, n.d.) Few forensic psychologists conduct criminal profiling on a regular basis; however, there are some university programs in England for investigative psychology, such as those taught by Alison (2005) and Canter (2000). Other sub-specialties of Forensic Psychology are: •Police Psychology •Investigative Psychology and Offender Profiling •Criminal Psychology & Criminal Behavior •Correctional Psychology •Victimology and Victims Services •Psychology and the Courts (Pecano, n.d.) From American Academy of Forensic Psychology: http://www.aafp.ws/law_and_psychology_information.asp The American Board of Professional Psychology The ABPP (http://www.abpp.org) serves the public need by providing oversight certifying psychologists competent to deliver high quality services in various specialty areas of psychology. Law and Psychology Review University of Alabama School of Law For more information, go to http://www.law.ua.edu/lawpsychology. Graduate Programs in Law and Psychology For more information, go to http://www.ap-ls.org/students/graduateIndex.html. Careers in Law and Psychology Careers and Training Committee American Psychology - Law Society Division 41 American Psychological Association For more information, go to http://www.ap-ls.org/students/careersIndex.html. Proposed Specialty Guidelines For more information, go to http://www.ap-ls.org/links/professionalsgfp.html References: Alison, L. (Ed.). (2005). The forensic psychologist’s casebook: Psychological profiling and criminal investigation. Portland, OR: Willan. Canter, D. V., & Youngs, D. (2009). Investigative psychology: Offender profiling and the analysis of criminal action. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Pecano, M. (no date). Introduction to Forensic Psychology. Powerpoint presentation, Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
What can you do with a Master's in psychology
What can you do with a Master's in psychology?
Okay so I'm only a sophomore in undergrad, but I'm considering going into psychology. I really don't want to get a phD in it, but I would be open to getting a Master's in it, since i know theres very little you can do in psychology with only a bachelor's. However, what are my options for jobs (and salaries..) with only a Masters?
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In the health care market of the near future (i.e., when you would be practicing), a master's degree will likely be both more versatile and more readily reimbursable than a doctoral degree. Obama is planning to socialize medicine in the USA. Socialized medicine, of course, necessitates rationing of health care services. In other countries, this has historically meant that services end up being provided by practitioners who can independently provide the treatment for the lowest price. For psychotherapy in the USA, that will fall to the master's level practitioner. This will be true, however, only if Obama's plan actually covers psychotherapy as we practice it today. There is ample evidence to suggest that Obama's plan will provide coverage only for "serious mental illness" (i.e., SMI). SMI generally includes disorders in the psychotic spectrum (e.g., schizophrenia) and/or those treated largely (or solely) with medications. If it does come to pass that Obama's plan covers only SMI, then that is a game changer. That means that the field will revert back to its initial days, when psychiatrists (i.e., M.D.s) ruled the roost, and only the very, very wealthy could afford psychotherapy. Psychotherapy as we know it today, will be on a self-pay basis. The potential upside to this scenario for psychologists, is that there is a movement underway to secure prescription privileges for psychologists. Legislation has already passed in two states (i.e., LA and NM), and is pending in several others. In this scenario, psychologists who have the prerequisite training to provide prescriptions will become the most sought after practitioners, because they can be paid at a lower rate to provide services identical to those of psychiatrists Ii.e., writing scripts for anti-psychotics covered under Obama's plan). Even prior to the implementation of socialized medicine (which would spell disaster for the field, by the way), however, you would be able to practice independently in every state at the master's level. Rates of reimbursement vary considerably, and depend on whether or not (and with whom) you are contracted by behavioral health managed care organizations. Best of luck to you in your future educational and vocational endeavors, ~Dr. B.~
Okay so I'm only a sophomore in undergrad, but I'm considering going into psychology. I really don't want to get a phD in it, but I would be open to getting a Master's in it, since i know theres very little you can do in psychology with only a bachelor's. However, what are my options for jobs (and salaries..) with only a Masters?
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In the health care market of the near future (i.e., when you would be practicing), a master's degree will likely be both more versatile and more readily reimbursable than a doctoral degree. Obama is planning to socialize medicine in the USA. Socialized medicine, of course, necessitates rationing of health care services. In other countries, this has historically meant that services end up being provided by practitioners who can independently provide the treatment for the lowest price. For psychotherapy in the USA, that will fall to the master's level practitioner. This will be true, however, only if Obama's plan actually covers psychotherapy as we practice it today. There is ample evidence to suggest that Obama's plan will provide coverage only for "serious mental illness" (i.e., SMI). SMI generally includes disorders in the psychotic spectrum (e.g., schizophrenia) and/or those treated largely (or solely) with medications. If it does come to pass that Obama's plan covers only SMI, then that is a game changer. That means that the field will revert back to its initial days, when psychiatrists (i.e., M.D.s) ruled the roost, and only the very, very wealthy could afford psychotherapy. Psychotherapy as we know it today, will be on a self-pay basis. The potential upside to this scenario for psychologists, is that there is a movement underway to secure prescription privileges for psychologists. Legislation has already passed in two states (i.e., LA and NM), and is pending in several others. In this scenario, psychologists who have the prerequisite training to provide prescriptions will become the most sought after practitioners, because they can be paid at a lower rate to provide services identical to those of psychiatrists Ii.e., writing scripts for anti-psychotics covered under Obama's plan). Even prior to the implementation of socialized medicine (which would spell disaster for the field, by the way), however, you would be able to practice independently in every state at the master's level. Rates of reimbursement vary considerably, and depend on whether or not (and with whom) you are contracted by behavioral health managed care organizations. Best of luck to you in your future educational and vocational endeavors, ~Dr. B.~
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Can I Switch Fields With My Psychology Master's Degree
Can I Switch Fields With My Psychology Master's Degree?
I will be receiving a Master's Degree in Psychology soon (I also have a Psy B.A.). Despite the degree, I am strongly thinking about leaving the field. I am interested in continuing my education in a different field. However, the thought of getting another B.A. is a bit daunting. I was wondering if it'd be possible to apply for a non-Psychology Master's program without having a B.A. in that field? I'm thinking mostly about History or American Studies, but other Social Sciences are possibilities too. And if it's possible, what fields could I get into?
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I have a friend and an aquaintance with masters in Psychology who are working successfully in Human Resources - and loving it
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You could get into the corn field. Didn't you hear about the farmer who was just Outstanding in his field? Basically I would think that if you have enough prerequisites in your new chosen area of study then you can just pick up at a certain point, however Universities have differing qualifiers concerning Masters programs so you should first decide where you want to attend study and then proceed to qualify for the program.
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It is possible to get into an M.A. program without a B.A. in the field of concentration. My Bachelors is in Biopsych and I have a Masters in Linguistics. A background in a Liberal Arts discipline can better prepare you for further study in other social science concentrations than it can for more technical fields of study, such as computer science. The great thing about liberal arts disciplines is that they prepare you well for Thinking, Analyzing, Interpreting, Researching, Rhetoric & Communications, etc. - and this world needs more people who can do that effectively. With these skills you can do all sorts of interesting things.
I will be receiving a Master's Degree in Psychology soon (I also have a Psy B.A.). Despite the degree, I am strongly thinking about leaving the field. I am interested in continuing my education in a different field. However, the thought of getting another B.A. is a bit daunting. I was wondering if it'd be possible to apply for a non-Psychology Master's program without having a B.A. in that field? I'm thinking mostly about History or American Studies, but other Social Sciences are possibilities too. And if it's possible, what fields could I get into?
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I have a friend and an aquaintance with masters in Psychology who are working successfully in Human Resources - and loving it
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You could get into the corn field. Didn't you hear about the farmer who was just Outstanding in his field? Basically I would think that if you have enough prerequisites in your new chosen area of study then you can just pick up at a certain point, however Universities have differing qualifiers concerning Masters programs so you should first decide where you want to attend study and then proceed to qualify for the program.
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It is possible to get into an M.A. program without a B.A. in the field of concentration. My Bachelors is in Biopsych and I have a Masters in Linguistics. A background in a Liberal Arts discipline can better prepare you for further study in other social science concentrations than it can for more technical fields of study, such as computer science. The great thing about liberal arts disciplines is that they prepare you well for Thinking, Analyzing, Interpreting, Researching, Rhetoric & Communications, etc. - and this world needs more people who can do that effectively. With these skills you can do all sorts of interesting things.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
What can i do with a master in counseling and forensic psychology
What can i do with a master in counseling and forensic psychology?
i am working to get my master degree in counseling and forensic psychology. Which career pays more? can i able to work with the government with a master in forensic psychology (psycholoical profiler)
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With forensic psychology you can help the government and / or your regional, state, or local forensic examiners. It is a very tight field and what I mean is that not many people in the world are forensic psychologists. There are not many job opportunities for this field but if you do find one, it may pack a high salary! A counseling major is the opposite. Not much with the government. With counseling I expect most jobs to be in schools or psycho-wards. Many people may have this degree so the demand may not be that high. Which means that the salary may not be that high. But a job in this field may be much easier to find that one with forensic psychology. In the end, it's your call. Good luck with the career you choose!
i am working to get my master degree in counseling and forensic psychology. Which career pays more? can i able to work with the government with a master in forensic psychology (psycholoical profiler)
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With forensic psychology you can help the government and / or your regional, state, or local forensic examiners. It is a very tight field and what I mean is that not many people in the world are forensic psychologists. There are not many job opportunities for this field but if you do find one, it may pack a high salary! A counseling major is the opposite. Not much with the government. With counseling I expect most jobs to be in schools or psycho-wards. Many people may have this degree so the demand may not be that high. Which means that the salary may not be that high. But a job in this field may be much easier to find that one with forensic psychology. In the end, it's your call. Good luck with the career you choose!
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