Career Profile: Psychology
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Job Description
Are you fascinated by the workings of the human mind?
Do you like to observe other people and analyze their
behavior? Do you have a good blend of people and analytical
skills? Well then, it sounds like psychology is right
up your alley. By studying human behavior and cognitive
processes, psychologists not only broaden the realm
of human understanding, but apply the principles they
learn to treat people with mental illness, combat drug
and alcohol addiction, counter problems of anxiety and
compulsive behavior, and even increase productivity
in the business and government sector. As you can imagine,
the range of employment possibilities is astounding!
Working Environment
It is difficult to generalize about the work settings
of psychologists because their jobs are so varied. Those
concentrating in research and teaching often have offices
and classrooms in universities or colleges, while clinical
specialists may be stationed in hospitals, mental health
facilities, or rehab centers. In addition, the Bureau
of Labor Statistics notes that 1 out of 4 psychologists
are self-employed. Those with their own private practice
often have offices where they receive and treat clientele.
Education and Training Requirements
Advanced levels of education are the norm in the psychology
world. A Bachelors Degree in the field will qualify
a candidate to do assistant work in a wide range of
fields. Earning a Masters Degree opens up positions
in schools or industrial organizations, where they assess
and solve problems regarding personnel, efficiency,
and productivity. Taking 5-7 years, a Doctoral Degree
(Psy.D.) allows you to become an independent psychologist
working in a clinical or private environment. Licensing
regulations vary according to state and specialty, but
there is a national certification, the NCSP (National
Certified School Psychologist), which exempts the holder
from having to pass licensing exams in 22 states. It
requires 60 hours of graduate study, a 1200 hour internship,
and satisfactory marks on a standardized exam.
Salary Range
Studies by the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated
that in 2002, the middle 50% of psychologists earned
between $38,500 and $67,000. The bottom 10% made less
than $30,000; the highest, more than $87,000.
Job Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, psychologists’
employment is projected “to increase faster than
the average for all occupations through 2012.”
One reason for this rise is that in recent years, school
administrators and business managers have become increasingly
cognizant of the powerful role psychologists play in
improving the well-being and performance of students
and employees.
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Healthcare Management
(Bachelors, MBA), Organizational Psychology & Development
(Bachelors, MBA), Healthcare Administration (Associate) |
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| Capella University |
linical Psychology, Counseling Psychology,
Educational Psychology, General Psychology, General
Human Services, Health Care Administration, Industrial/Organizational
Psychology, Family Counseling/Therapy, Mental Health
Counseling, Sport Psychology |
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Healthcare Management (BS, MBA) |
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Health Services, Psychology, Nursing,
Public Health, Psychology, Nursing, Mental Health Counseling |
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| Arizona Schools |
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(Phoenix, Southern Arizona - Ft. Huachuca) - Health Administration,
Nursing, Counseling, Family Nurse Practitioner, Counseling:
Family and Child Therapy, Human Services, LPN to BSN,
Nursing Informatics, School Nurse, Counseling: Family
and Child Therapy |
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| Argosy University |
(Phoenix) - Psychology, Counseling |
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| California Schools |
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| Argosy University* |
(Inland Empire, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego) - Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Psychology |
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| California
Lutheran University |
(Thousand Oaks) - Psychology Graduate Programs |
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(Northern California - Bay Area, Northern California Central Valley, Sacramento, San Diego, Southern California) - Health Administration, Health Care
Services, Human Services, Nursing, Counseling: Family
and Child Therapy, Family Nurse Practitioner |
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| Florida Schools |
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| Argosy University |
(Sarasota, Tampa) - Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling |
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| Illinois Schools |
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| Argosy University |
(Chicago, Schaumburg) - Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling |
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| Hawaii Schools |
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| University of Phoenix |
(Wailuku) Health Administration, Human Services, Nursing, Health
Care Management, Counseling, MS in Nursing |
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| Argosy University |
(Hawaii) - Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling |
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| Minnesota Schools |
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| Argosy University |
(Twin Cities) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound), Histotechnology, Medical Assisting, Radiologic Technology, Veterinary Technology,
Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiation Therapy, Health Services Management, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy |
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| New Hampshire Schools |
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(Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, Salem)
- Medical Assistant, Psychology |
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| New Mexico Schools |
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(Albuquerque) - Human Services, Nursing, Counseling - Marriage and
Family Therapy, MBA in Health Care Management |
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| Oregon Schools |
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(Clackamas) - Bachelor of Science in Human Services |
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| Texas Schools |
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| Argosy University |
(Dallas)- Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling |
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| Utah Schools |
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(Salt Lake City) - Human Services, Nursing, Counseling |
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| Washington Schools |
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(Bellevue) - Health Care Management, Human Services |
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