Career Opportunities and Work
Life - Psychology
"If you are looking for a great general education, then
psychology would provide you with the tools to get an entry-level
position in many fields of work," says interim dean of Arts
and Sciences and psychology instructor, Dr. Denise Scameheorn.
"If you are looking to have a career in the professional
field of psychology, you will need more than a bachelor's degree."
Bachelor's Degree
There is value in a bachelor's degree. Although most who stop
at a bachelor's level do not enter into a career in psychology,
many find the knowledge irreplaceable. Insight into human behavior
and development can help you whether you are a parent, manager,
or other type of professional.
Future employers will recognize the value of a bachelor's in
psychology. Particular training in scientific methodology will
teach you to be thorough, objective, analytical, logical and well
written.
Employment is available in administrative support, education,
interviewing, public affairs, and service industries.
Master's Degree
Once accepted into a master's psychology program, your studies
will focus on industrial/organizational topics, statistics and
research design. If you choose to stop at this level, you are
eligible to apply for a limited licensure in any state. A limited
licensure allows you to practice clinical psychology under the
supervision of a fully licensed psychologist.
Other career opportunities are available in health care, education,
data analysis, government, and organizational development.
Doctoral Degree
Once you have completed the assigned coursework, you must pass
a comprehensive exam and write and defend your dissertation. If
you choose to work as a psychologist, counselor, school counselor
or other health service filed, you must have a one-year internship.
At this point you may apply for licensure.
Every state differs in licensing criteria. Check www.asppb.org
for more information.
The highest paid and greatest ranges of job opportunities are
available at this educational level. Many find careers in the
for-profit, academic and self-employment areas.
Subfields of Psychology
According to LMC psychology instructor Dr. Denise Scameheorn,
the field of psychology covers both research and practice. Because
of this, psychologists can specialize in many different areas.
Some areas include:
Employment Outlook
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the national need for
psychologists is expected to increase by 24 percent by 2012. In
Michigan, it is predicted to increase employment by 12 percent,
and in Indiana, by 26 percent.
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August 17, 2007
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