Psychologist
Duties and Responsibilities:
They study the behavior and
actions of people to understand, explain, and change their behavior patterns.
They provide counseling and therapy to those with emotional, learning, and behavior
problems. They work in schools, clinics, hospitals, and private practice. They
can specialize in clinical, educational, measurable, development, social, trial,
and business group psychology. Some of their
duties often include:
·
Diagnosing and
treating problems
·
Interviewing and observing
patients
Average Salary:
45,000-$65,000
Educational Requirements:
Students
should get ready for a career in psychology by taking the most challenging (AP
or IB) high school courses available, especially in English and science. Licensed
psychologists must earn a Ph.D. in psychology.
Admission to graduate programs is usually dependent on the quality of
undergraduate performance in a psychology major. Clinical psychologists must complete a two-year
supervised internship after earning their doctorate and pass oral and written
state qualifying exams.School
psychologists must earn at least a master's degree.
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