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What do psychologist do in their job?

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Ashley Elaine’s Answer

Hi Grecia! Great question. I highly advised that you check out https://www.onetonline.org/

This site is a great tool in looking up specific careers. I think you will find it incredibly helpful! I used it and I found it quite helpful. It provides information ranging from the educational requirements, to the average salary of a specific occupation in that field.

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Dr. Carolyn’s Answer

The field of psychology is incredibly diverse, and there are a wide range of careers that someone with a degree in psychology could pursue. It really depends on what your goals are, and how long you're willing to go to school. For example, a bachelor's degree in psychology will give you a general knowledge of psychology that may benefit you in a variety of entry-level positions. If you're interested in doing therapy work, you have to get at least a master's degree. A master's degree completes the course requirements, but after you finish your classes you have to complete thousands of hours supervised training before you're allowed to sit for your licensing exams. This can be very expensive, and many internships either pay very little, or nothing at all. So if you decide to pursue a licensed career in psychology you'll need to make sure you have the financial backing to make it all the way through your licensure process. Once completing your license, it usually takes approximately one year before you have a full client load. If you're not interested in clinical work, a master's in psychology will probably open more employment doors for you. Again, the field of psychology is so diverse that you can specialize in whatever interests you the most. Some careers are more marketable than others, so it might benefit you to consider what you would enjoy doing, and how much money you hope to make. Finally, a PhD in psychology is the highest level of education and training you can receive. What distinguishes a PhD from a master's is additional coursework in your area of specialization, and a rigorous research project called the dissertation, which signifies your proficiency at advanced level research. Obtaining a PhD takes approximately 5 to 8 years, depending on many factors, and you need to have a lot of tenacity to make it through the entire process. But if you can, a PhD really opens up employment avenues, as well as income possibilities. So take some time to consider what area of psychology interests you the most, and then determine if you can achieve that goal with a bachelor's degree, a master's degree, or a PhD. Good luck!
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