...Careers in Psychology Milton T Husband University of Phoenix psy335 335 Dr. Patrick Smith February 22, 2016 Careers in Psychology The field of psychology and law involves the application of scientific and professional aspects of psychology to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. Since that time the field has grown steadily, with an increased number of pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training programs, more journals and books devoted to psychology and law, the development of a specialized set of ethical guidelines for forensic psychologists, a regular conference held every March in addition to the annual summer meeting at the American Psychological Association convention, the involvement of psychologists in filing amicus briefs before the U.S. Supreme Court on issues relevant to psychology and law, and the presentation of a regular workshop series in clinical-forensic psychology by the American Academy of Forensic Psychology("Careers in Psychology," 2016). Salary Even in university and other interdisciplinary settings, however, there is growing pressure on psychologists to generate sources of salary support to repay the department or school. Psychologists entering correctional settings will find striking differences between different systems. The median annual salary in the Federal prison system was $40,900 in 2002.Salaries are likely to be slightly lower in a state correctional facility or local jail, although there can be a wide range of salary...
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...Careers In Psychology BEH/225 April 15, 2015 Elizabeth Brook Morford Careers in Psychology In looking at the different types of work you might choose in the field of psychology, I would probably go with either Social Worker or Sports Psychologist. A few of the things that interest me about these two options would be; Social workers help individuals obtain perceptible services, provide counseling to individuals and families, and work to improve social and health services in the public. Sports psychology is a fairly new branch of psychology. Sports psychologists work with athletes struggling to overcome psychological blocks that hamper their athletic performance. I think this would be a great career for anyone that loves sports and would be interested in helping athletes reach their full potential. Job Description and areas of work for a Social Worker: Social workers are employed in a wide assortment of settings. For example, they may practice in community mental health services where they provide individual and family counseling or help facilitate adoptions and foster care placement. Social workers are also found in hospitals, schools, social service agencies, and correctional facilities. The setting in which a social worker is employed will likely depend on the individual’s area of specialization. Some areas that a Social Worker may be found would be; clinical work, child welfare and/or family services, child protective services, or maybe just working in a school as...
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...Psychology as a Career There are many career paths to choose from regarding psychology; the one I am most interested in is an LCADC. This stands for Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Many people who choose this area of psychology do not start off pursuing it. Schooling goes far beyond just a Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s degree is necessary (NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF ADDICTION SERVICES). The Master’s degree needs to be in counseling or addictions; an MA in Psychological Counseling—Addiction Studies Track. This also requires 33 credits in approved Masters Level courses. Along with a Master’s degree, one would need to complete 270 hours of approved coursework in alcohol and drug education classes from a State approved school or facility. There are strict rules which govern the coursework and all guidelines set forth by the State of New Jersey. Along with these courses, there are internship hours which must be fulfilled. All hours must be supervised by an LCADC who is approved by the state and consist of 3,000 general hours as well as 300 direct supervision hours. Lengthy applications must be sent to the state, showing all hours logged in and signed off by a licensed professional Another important part of obtaining an LCADC in the State of New Jersey is to attend 30 self-help meetings. These meetings must be 5 Narcotics Anonymous, 5 Alcoholics Anonymous, 5 Al-Anon Meetings and 5 other self-help meetings of your choosing. Attending...
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...gathering a BMI workup, and finally health coaching. I have always enjoyed helping others, so this job has been very rewarding to me in that sense. The negative side to my job however, was having two children at home. Not being home with them all the time was the most difficult part of my job. The reason behind me leaving that job and pursuing a career in psychology is because I started going blind about 6 years ago. The doctors are still at a loss as to why I'm losing my sight. I Have been sent to several specialist and i still don't have any real answers. I Had hoped that we would have found the reason behind this and maybe given me a few more options; however i have had to start thinking about what my future will be like if and when I lose total use of my eye sight. My current profession will become more than I can manage if I am blind, so I have decided to change my profession to something that I not only will be able to use once blind; but also to something that I have been very passionate about most of my life. Psychology. Psychology is an area that I have always been fascinated with, along with helping others. The career that I am most interested in using my bachelors degree and specialization for, will be in the realm of a behavioral therapist. I ideally would like to work with children. Working for a state agency such as DHS, or something similar; would give me an opportunity to...
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...Psychology Careers Lisa Barnes May 3, 2015 BEH/225 Professor Nancy Ault Psychology is one of the most rewarding fields of study and work that can make a positive impact on both the psychologist and the individual or group of individuals seeking psychological therapy and advice. Although there are a variety of careers in the field of psychology, the two that I find most interesting are Behavioral Therapist and Environmental Psychologist. One focuses on the individual themselves while the other focus on their environment at home or work. The key components of both of these career fields is to provide a social setting for learning, information, and a safe environment with access to a variety of resources that can help people deal with personal issues. Behavior therapy is focused on helping an individual understand how changing their behavior can lead to changes in how they are feeling. (Herkov, 2013) Basically the goal in this type of therapy is to get the individual to participate in bettering themselves in a positive way, whether it be for themselves or socially. Many of these techniques include Role playing, scheduling of weekly activities, self-monitoring and behavior modification. This field is my top choice as I have grown interest in this field since my son was diagnosed with being on the Autism Spectrum. Many schools designed for Autism use ABA (applied behavioral analysis) which is a program of behavior therapy that helps the individual reach success in...
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...Careers in Psychology Amy Garrow-Estrada BEH/225 October 05, 2014 Deanna Foley, instructor Careers in Psychology Over the years I have thought about a career in psychology a few times, but I do not think that it would work for me since it is not my true goal in life. Throughout my time in school though, I have found a few areas of psychology interesting, and believe that they could be beneficial for my career as a health care administrator. I found that the community psychologist role would be a good role to look into, along with the role of the developmental psychologist. Both of those careers hold the most interest for me, and what they can do for me to give back to the community and to the people that I plan to one day build my retirement home for. A community psychologist helps people to strengthen their abilities, and to meet their own personal needs. They help people to find the resources to help themselves, and to work with others to improve their lives and those around them. They strive to enhance a community, and find a way to empower the people to make a stronger community. They work with schools to prevent bullying, with neighborhoods to prevent crime, and they help to implement changes to policies to improve health outcomes. It is their job to show others how to work within their social systems to meet their needs. According to Education Portal, “Those interested in becoming community psychologists may begin their careers by completing...
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...Exploring Psychology Careers Destiny Brotherton PSY 305 May 4, 2015 Dr. Jon Stern Exploring Psychology Careers Although there is an inordinate amount of diverse types and areas of specialization in psychology, such as Clinical Neuropsychology and School Psychology, the overall idea is the study and research of the human mind and behavior. Psychology is known to aid those who suffer from a variety of mental illnesses while also helping people to comprehend better the mind and how exactly the brain operates; some believe such study is both ineffective and unethical. Majoring in psychology opens the door for various career opportunities since “there are over 200 classified forms of mental illnesses” that are “on a continuum of severity (The Five Major Categories Of Mental Illness, 2011).” Mental illnesses can take anyone as a victim, they do not discriminate. “One in 4 adults and one in five children will have a mental health disorder at some point in their lives (The Five Major Categories Of Mental Illness, 2011).” There will always be those who are unfortunate to have a mental illness, meaning the research will always be a necessity. Thus, the careers in psychology are to remain endless. There are many benefits to having a career in psychology, such as a high job outlook, being able to make a difference in people’s lives, and learning more about yourself and others. The demand for psychological services is high, and the statistics for people who have mental illnesses...
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...------------------------------------------------- Exploring Psychology Careers Tasha Houston April 25, 2016 PSY305 April 25, 2016 PSY305 Exploring Psychology Careers Psychology is one of those majors that you gravitate towards if you plan on having a career working with individuals analyzing the brain and human behaviors such as a psychologist. For individuals who study psychology; they incline interest in the human brain and is looking to gain skills that helps understand human behavior. For myself, it was working individuals who suffer from mental illness and helping them achieve a better quality of life by allowing them to be more productive in their community. Psychology is one of those majors that can be very diverse and you can utilize it in just about any career. We are constantly dealing with human behavior on a daily basis. Majoring in psychology comes with a lot of perks and benefits. For instance, you gain a lot of resourceful skills. These skills can be designed so that you are able to transcend these skills over to many different career choices. While majoring in psychology you become more successful in using social and personal skills. You also gain stronger conflict resolution skills as well. You are more inclined to use these skills to handle conflict and adept to any situation and how might a person respond to certain conflicts. You also become a more strategic thinker which is a positive because depending on the situation;...
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...Exploring Psychology Careers Mario C, Boyd Exploring Psychology Careers Earning a degree in psychology provides undergraduates with a variety of skills and aptitudes that they can apply to the job market. The skills and aptitudes a psychology undergraduate’s gain are research skills, interpersonal awareness, and problem-solving skills or critical thinking (Hayes, n,d,). Psychology undergraduates are trained in research methods, and their training compasses a variety of techniques. Normally, these incorporate observational and experimental systems, examining and overview techniques, and all the more recently, qualitative analysis. Together, these add up to significant skill in social event systematic information about human experience or behavior-expertise that is valuable in any number of careers. Interpersonal skills are the life skills utilized daily to correspond and collaborate with other individuals, both separately and in gatherings ("Skillsyouneed.com", 2011-2015). Employers seek to employ staff that possess strong interpersonal abilities they want individuals who are team players and have the capacity to communicate effectively with associates, clients and customers. Relationship building abilities are critical to an effective psychology career. Psychologists require the longing to help other people, and the capacity to listen mindfully and give direction. Since numerous clients have behavior or mental problems, psychologists must have patience during treatment...
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...Career goals in Psycholog PSY 215 Careers in Psychology I want to be a psychologist. I would love to learn all about the way people act, think and feel and at the same time try to help them. I have a very easygoing personality and I love to have fun and laugh. I ask a lot of questions, and I think I am very easy to get along with. Some career goals I have is to finish college, I would like to find a job I want to keep that I could make a career out of, and just take it one day at a time because I have desire to make the right decisions and live a pleasant life. I first became interested in psychology a couple years ago. I feel like I need to try and help make a difference, and that's what I would like to spend the rest of my life doing. The field of psychology is divided into subfields each of which deal with a different area, and since working with and helping people is a good feeling for me, community and social services is an excellent job group. When going into the field of psychology, one is able to explore many different careers. I’m also interested in forensics. The field of forensic psychology has grown in the 21st century because courtrooms recognize the value of psychologist’s testimonies to help juries reach a clearer verdict. Like all fields in psychology, forensics has many perspectives, they can focus on law enforcement psychology, the psychology of litigation, correctional psychology, and forensic psychology (Nietzel, Bernstein, & Milich, 1998). The...
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...Exploring Psychology Careers Tyler Stone PSY/305 August 10, 2015 Beverly Nelson Exploring Psychology Careers While exploring the wonderful fields of Psychology there are many benefits that encourage me in seeking a degree and will hopefully encourage you as well. I will discuss the benefits that have made me want to seek a degree in psychology and then go on to get a graduate degree after getting my Bachelors. I will then compare two fields of psychology that I would like to possible seek a career in. Finally I will discuss the degree requirements for each what salary potential you will have if you seek a career in one of these to fields. The Benefits that helped me to decide to get a degree in Psychology are that an undergraduate degree can open up other opportunities in other career fields. According to American Psychological Association (2015), "An undergraduate degree remains excellent preparation for continued graduate work in Psychology or another field, such as business, medicine, or computer science. Many employers are interested in the skills that psychology majors bring to collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data and their experience with statistics and experimental design." (What is psychology?). Another benefit is if you seek a graduate degree according to the According to American Psychological Association (2015), "Opportunities for people with advanced degrees in psychology are expanding in number as well as in scope. The move toward preventing illness...
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...Career goals in Psychology Lynda Reyes PSY 215 Careers in Psychology I want to be a psychologist. I would love to learn all about the way people act, think and feel and at the same time try to help them. I have a very easygoing personality and I love to have fun and laugh. I ask a lot of questions, and I think I am very easy to get along with. Some career goals I have is to finish college, I would like to find a job I want to keep that I could make a career out of, and just take it one day at a time because I have desire to make the right decisions and live a pleasant life. I first became interested in psychology a couple years ago. I feel like I need to try and help make a difference, and that's what I would like to spend the rest of my life doing. The field of psychology is divided into subfields each of which deal with a different area, and since working with and helping people is a good feeling for me, community and social services is an excellent job group. When going into the field of psychology, one is able to explore many different careers. I’m also interested in forensics. The field of forensic psychology has grown in the 21st century because courtrooms recognize the value of psychologist’s testimonies to help juries reach a clearer verdict. Like all fields in psychology, forensics has many perspectives, they can focus on law enforcement psychology, the psychology of litigation, correctional psychology, and forensic psychology (Nietzel, Bernstein, & Milich...
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...Psychology, Only a Dream or Wise Career Choice? What career do I want to be a professional in? I aspire to become a Counseling Psychologist. Due to all the obstacles I have had to learn how to cope with I want to help others do the same. My passion for understanding how the brain works has become stronger in the recent years. I love learning about the brain, helping others and have a caring personality. I understand the challenges I will face on the road to becoming a counseling psychologist. Some of these challenges that could delay or prevent me from obtaining my career goal include change in major, academic and financial struggles. What is counseling psychology? According to the American Psychology Association, counseling psychology focuses...
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...In the article, “Career in Psychology”, it states the pros of choosing a career in psychology, what it takes, and what all can be done. Psychology is a widely studied major in the world. It deals with the behavior of not only humans, but also the actions of animals on a daily basis. Within the different levels of study, more can be done and accomplished within the career. There are many different categories and fields that psychology can be applied to. Psychology is the study human and animal behavior. The ability of having a career in psychology, one can counsel, become a special ed teacher, diagnose and treat patients; that is, depending on the level of education. According to the article, over the past decade in the United States,...
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...Psychology, Only a Dream or Wise Career Choice? What career do I want to be a professional in? I aspire to become a Counseling Psychologist. Due to all the obstacles I have had to learn how to cope with I want to help others do the same. My passion for understanding how the brain works has become stronger in the recent years. I love learning about the brain, helping others and have a caring personality. I understand the challenges I will face on the road to becoming a counseling psychologist. Some of these challenges that could delay or prevent me from obtaining my career goal include change in major, academic and financial struggles. What is counseling psychology? According to the American Psychology Association, counseling psychology focuses...
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