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.
Online Medical Schools
American
InterContinental University
Healthcare Management
(Bachelors, MBA), Organizational Psychology & Development
(Bachelors, MBA), Healthcare Administration (Associate)
Capella
University
-- Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology,
Educational Psychology, General Psychology, General
Human Services, Health Care Administration, Industrial/Organizational
Psychology, Family Counseling/Therapy, Mental Health
Counseling, Sport Psychology
Colorado
Technical University
-- Healthcare Management (BS,
MBA)
Walden
University
-- Health Services, Psychology, Nursing,
Public Health, Psychology, Nursing, Mental Health Counseling
Arizona Schools
University
of Phoenix*
(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
Argosy University
(Phoenix) - Psychology, Counseling
California Schools
Argosy University*
(Inland Empire, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego) - Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Psychology
California
Lutheran University
(Thousand Oaks) - Psychology Graduate Programs
University
of Phoenix*
(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
Florida Schools
Argosy University
(Sarasota, Tampa) - Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling
Illinois Schools
Argosy University
(Chicago, Schaumburg) - Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling
Hawaii Schools
University
of Phoenix*
(Wailuku)
- Health Administration, Human Services, Nursing, Health
Care Management, Counseling, MS in Nursing
Argosy University
(Hawaii) - Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling
Minnesota Schools
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
Rasmussen
College*
(Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Mankato, Minnetonka, St. Cloud) - Child Care, Health Information Technician,
Health Unit Coordinator, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy
Technician, Massage Therapy, Administration: Medical,
Legal and Executive Office
New Hampshire Schools
Hesser
College*
(Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, Salem)
- Medical Assistant, Psychology
New Mexico Schools
University
of Phoenix
(Albuquerque)
- Human Services, Nursing, Counseling - Marriage and
Family Therapy, MBA in Health Care Management
Oregon Schools
University
of Phoenix
(Clackamas)
- Bachelor of Science in Human Services
Tennessee Schools
Argosy University
(Nashville)
- Psychology, Counseling
Texas Schools
Argosy University
(Dallas)
- Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling
Utah Schools
University
of Phoenix*
(Salt
Lake City) - Human Services, Nursing, Counseling
Washington Schools
University
of Phoenix*
(Bellevue)
- Health Care Management, Human Services
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