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Psychology Degree
A bachelor’s degree in psychology qualifies a person to assist psychologists and other professionals in
community mental health centers, vocational rehabilitation offices, and correctional programs. Bachelor’s
degree holders may work as research or administrative assistants for psychologists. Persons with a master’s
degree in psychology may work as industrial-organizational psychologists. A master’s degree in psychology
requires at least 2 years of full-time graduate study. Requirements usually include practical experience in
an applied setting and a master’s thesis based on an original research project. A doctoral degree usually
is required for employment as an independent licensed clinical or counseling psychologist. Psychologists
with a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree usually work in clinical positions or in private practices, but
they also sometime teach, conduct research, or carry out administrative responsibilities.
Scope for Psychologists
Growing awareness of how students’ mental health and behavioral problems, such as bullying, affect learning
is increasing demand for school psychologists to offer student counseling and mental health services. An
increase in the number of employee assistance programs, which help workers deal with personal problems,
also should spur job growth in clinical and counseling specialties. Clinical and counseling psychologists
will be needed to help people deal with depression and other mental disorders, marriage and family problems,
job stress, and addiction. Demand should be particularly strong for persons holding doctorates from leading
universities in applied specialties—such as counseling, health, and school psychology.
Leading Programs:
- General Psychology
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Child Development Psychology
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