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Career Path Presentation Counseling Psychology Tiffany Davis 4/16/09

Understanding Counseling Psychology  There are many fields in psychology  I am interested in Counseling Psychology  Counseling psychology is one of the most

popular fields of psychology.  Figuring things out about psychology.

Types of Degrees Degrees Needed To Become a Psychologist

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Ph.D. Degree

Types of Degrees Continued  Bachelor's Degree

 Master’s Degree

Work as an assistant to other psychologist Work at medical centers, behavior and rehabilitation programs. They also work as consultants and administrative assistants.

Work as psychological assistants under the supervision of doctoral-level psychologist. In order to be a psychologist, a person has to have a doctoral degree. With a master’s degree a person may also conduct research or psychological evaluations.

 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S.

Department of Labor (2009). Psychology Careers, Jobs and Employment Information. Career Overview. Retrieved March 30, 2009.

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http://www.careeroverview.com/psychology-careers.html

Types of Degrees Continued  A Master’s also takes 2

years to complete and includes hands-on experience.

 A Ph.D. (Doctor of

Philosophy), will allow a person to: gain licensure as a clinical psychologist, or counselor, teach at a university, work for the government, work at a research group or medical Richmond, R. L. (1997). facility, or as a school Psychology: Clinical and psychologist. Earning this Counseling and Licensure. degree also requires Licensure. Retrieved April 6, completion of original 2009, from research such as a http://www.guidetopsychology.com/cln_cns.htm dissertation or examination and an internship.

Salary  According the the Occupational Outlook Handbook,

the median annual wage and salary for counseling psychologist in May 2006 was $59,440.  The middle 50% earned $45,300 to $77,750.  The lowest 10% earned less than $35,280  The highest 10% earned $102,730. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. (2008). Social Sciences and related occupations. In Occupational Outlook Handbook (pp. 215-219). Washington, D.C.

National Organizations  There are many national

organizations.  One of the largest is the American Psychological Association (APA).  Another national organizations is the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP).  Other organizations includes: American Association of State Counseling Boards, Canadian Counseling Association, and National Board of Certified Counselors.

 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,

U.S. Department of Labor. (2008). Social Sciences and related occupations. In Occupational Outlook Handbook (pp. 215-219). Washington, D.C.

Outlook of the Field  The field for counseling

psychologist is somewhat promising.  The health maintenance organizations (HMO’s) recent trends will burden psychologist with doctoral degrees in future years.  Job growth in this area is increasing more as corporations and organizations implement programs to provide counseling for their employees.

 Rishel, J. (2009). Careers in

Clinical and Counseling Psychology. Retrieved March 30, 2009, from http://www.wcupa.edu/_academics .

Licensure  In the United States, all

states have licensing laws that vary from state to state.  There are also different licenses available for psychology.  There is the LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, MD, RPN, LCSW, and MFT.

Richmond, R. L. (1997). Psychology: Clinical and Counseling and Licensure. Licensure. Retrieved April 6, 2009, from http://www.guidetopsycholog

Graduate Schools University of Denver  This university has a notable

 The Karen Kitchener Award,

counseling psychology program Graduate Assistantships, and accredited by the APA Board. the Dean’s Scholarship.  Scholarships and awards  Admissions include: The Rosetta M. Snipe 3.0 GPA Endowed Scholarship for 45 quarter hours African American female 30 semester hours graduate students with a 3.0 GPA, The Cherry Creek GRE (Graduate Record Exam) Psychology Dissertation Or MAT (Miller Analogies Test) Scholarship Cost  University of Denver. (2009). The quarter hours cost $11,532 or Retrieved April 8, 2009, from for 12-18 credit hours. Part-time http://www.du.edu/soialwork/admission/msw/costndfinaid/cotofattend.html students pay $873 per credit hour. For more information please call the financial aid office at: (303) 871-4020

Troy University  Admission Requirements

Completion of three specified reference forms (one from your undergraduate advisor, department chair or dean, one from the most recent employer, and one from a person chosen by the applicant). A resume Approval from the Graduate Counseling Admissions Committee An internship, 48 hour program or 36 hour program Passage of a written comprehensive examination.

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students, a Plan for Proving Graduate Status (PPGS). Some scholarships are: the Sallie Mae Scholarships, the J. Craig and Page T. Smith Scholarship, and the Talbot’s Women’s Scholarship. Tuition and fees Graduate schools’ credit hours on the main campus are $200 per credit hour. $50 application fee Troy University. (2007-2009). Retrieved April 8, 2009, from http://www.troy.edu/sfs/tuition_fees.htm

Pros and Cons  Pros

 Cons

Personal Fulfillment Making a Difference Being Your Own Boss Changing Environment Learning Experience

Long Hours High Risk of Burn Out Paperwork Unchanging Clients The Intensity of the Job

Rishel, J. (2009). Careers in Clinical and Counseling Psychology. Retrieved March 30, 2009, from http://www.wcupa.edu/_academics