Apr 12, 2015 | 12:00 pm
In order to obtain a license to practice, a psychologist must earn a degree from an accredited university or college. Even after one has earned a degree, it is also very important for one to complete the necessary requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the state where one wishes to practice their profession. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)’s Occupational Outlook Handbook, psychologists usually need to have a specialist or doctoral degree in psychology, having a master’s degree is satisfactory to apply for some positions. A practicing psychologist will also need to have a certification or license.... Read more...
Mar 30, 2015 | 12:00 pm
Clinical psychology is a field that involves the diagnosis, assessment, treatment and prevention of mental illness/disorders. Although experts who work in this particular field are known to work in medical environments, a clinical psychologist is not a medical doctor and in most states, he or she does not prescribe medicines. Clinical psychology is known to represent the single major sub-field of psychologist. Although every clinical psychologist is interested in mental, there are in fact several sub-specialties with the field. A couple of these specialty areas also include the following: •Adult mental health •Child mental health •Emotional disturbances •Geriatrics •Learning disabilities... Read more...
Mar 7, 2015 | 9:00 am
The first step in obtaining Georgia social work licensure is to understand the differences among the Masters in Social Work (MSW) degree, the Licensed Masters in Social Work (LMSW) license, and the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license. Masters in Social Work Georgia requires anyone seeking licensure as a social worker to obtain a Masters in Social Work Degree from an accredited social work graduate program. This advanced degree acclimate the student to social work and prepares them to seek licensure. If a local MSW program is not available, there are a limited number of universities that offer Council on... Read more...
Mar 7, 2015 | 8:00 am
The State of Texas is extremely strict when it comes to obtaining a Texas Counseling License to practice counseling. There are several steps to obtaining a license and it can be time consuming. Following are some of the requirements needed for a license as outlined according to the Texas Licensing Board for Counselors. Master’s Degree: In order to be a licensed counselor, a Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree is required. The degree can be in any related field such as family counseling, marriage counseling, psychology, psychiatry, and social work. LPC Application Forms: Becoming a licensed counselor requires a lot of... Read more...
Mar 6, 2015 | 12:00 pm
To become a grief counselor is not difficult; you simply sit down and talk with a person going through a traumatic event. Let them feel comfortable crying and safe to let out the emotions flowing through them at incomprehensible speeds. Of course, this is not the same thing as a professional career choice, which takes a special kind of person. As a grief counselor, you will need to have the type of personality that allows you to open up and evoke respect and honesty from the grieving person. At the same time, keeping a distance that keeps you from becoming... Read more...
Feb 28, 2015 | 8:00 am
The Greatest Human Interest Nothing absorbs people so greatly as the study of themselves. They take personality tests, read their horoscope, and discover what movie character they’d be through Internet offers, subscribe to radio and television shows that feature a psychologist giving advice, and purchase numerous self-help books. There is as great a drive to study the human brain as there is to study the world around us. In the beginning that brain is our own. Those who pursue a degree in psychology are often motivated initially by their own mind’s inner working. They want a definition placed on who... Read more...
Feb 22, 2015 | 12:00 pm
The Useful Tool A study of psychology is as beneficial to your academic career as learning to articulate clearly on paper or demonstrating good math skills. Psychology principles are often incorporated into career choices, such as business administration, nursing, public relations and hospitality. Pursuing a psychology career however, usually means narrowing your general interest to a specialized field. If psychology was a secondary interest, the choice isn’t too difficult. You may find during your business studies, you really enjoy psychology applications, and choose the field of Industrial and Organizational Psychology. You may find yourself designing and administering tests to measure... Read more...
Feb 22, 2015 | 11:00 am
There are numerous field studies available for those who choose careers in psychology. The most common are in the fields of therapy and mental health, but there are also many careers open in applied and experimental psychology. The amount of time you wish to spend in school is a major factor in your choice of careers. What is Required Many psychology careers require a master’s degree, but their field choices are exciting. As an experimental psychologist, you would receive the opportunity to conduct research on a variety of topics. You may choose to specialize in a particular area of the... Read more...
Feb 22, 2015 | 10:00 am
Introducing Psychology to Your Study Program Regardless of your career choice when you enter a higher education program, you are probably going to receive at least one course in psychology. Medical students, nurses, business majors, attorneys; anyone who will be potentially dealing with the public has a better foundation for a career with an understanding of human psychology. Psychology careers can be subtle. Someone with a Masters in Business Administration may have also chosen to take a psychology degree program for more effective communications and making appraisals of potential employees and clients. If you study law and wish to become... Read more...
Feb 22, 2015 | 9:00 am
A Study of the Aging Process Gerontology is the study of the social, psychological and biological aspects associated with aging. It is not to be confused with geriatrics, which is the study of the diseases of older adults. Gerontologists assist elderly people in leading active lives while remaining in their homes, coordinating their healthcare with the individual requirements. The number of fields within gerontology can seem surprising. The studies include researchers and practitioners in the fields of biology, medicine, criminology, dentistry, social work, physical and occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry, sociology, economics, political science, architecture, geography, pharmacy, nursing, public health, housing,... Read more...
