Psychology
Feb 6, 2015 | 12:00 pm
What is the career outlook for those with a psychology degree in terms of future job growth, salary and other aspects? This article is focused on the overall job outlook for people holding a degree in psychology. Psychology Career Outlook Statistics The Occupational Handbook Outlook shows that job growth for people with a degree in psychology would increase at an average rate in the coming decades. Specifically, it is estimated that jobs for psychologists are expected to increase by approximately 12% through 2022. This average growth rate is also the same forecasted for other jobs. As demand for psychological service... Read more...
Feb 6, 2015 | 11:00 am
Social workers are an integral part of the mental health industry. Without qualified social workers, several people who need emotional, mental, or behavioral support would be left to fend for themselves. On a state by state basis, the job outlook for social workers vary somewhat. However, there is a consistent positive job growth outlook for the field of social work overall. Overall U.S. Job Statistics According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is an expected overall job growth of over 607,300 new jobs being added through the year 2022. The average pay scale for social workers in the... Read more...
Feb 6, 2015 | 11:00 am
Having a degree in Child Development Psychology can give a graduate several options when choosing a job in this field. Students with a Master’s degree or higher can work in clinics, schools, doctor’s offices, and welfare offices, among others. Some Developmental Psychologists work in the field of research, as well. No matter what work environment a graduate student feels comfortable with, the current outlook for jobs in this field is impressive, with employment growth of 12% through 2022. Employment Growth The specialized field of child psychology is at a growth rate of 11%. This demand comes from several work environments... Read more...
Feb 6, 2015 | 10:00 am
Psychology has evolved to become a highly important field of study, largely because of its unique way of dealing with human behavioral problems. Virtually all of the various human spheres need the help and expertise of a psychologist. And, clinical psychology is one of the most crucial specialized areas of psychology as a field of study. Life can bring unexpected outcomes often come with stressful and even unbearable moments. Therefore, clinical psychologists and other psychologists engage their highly superior training in helping people overcome and deal with such life-changing issues. Other aspects that clinical psychologists deal with include helping people... Read more...
Feb 6, 2015 | 9:00 am
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, social worker positions are expected to grow by an astounding rate of 19% through the year 2022. Throughout the United States, it is predicted there will be an increased need for qualified social workers over the coming years. Those who enjoy helping people deal with mental, emotional, and behavioral issues will have an excellent opportunity to enter a field with solid growth potential and a competitive salary. How Massachusetts Social Workers Stack Up The state by state job outlook varies, but Massachusetts has the highest concentration of jobs in the social work... Read more...
Feb 6, 2015 | 9:00 am
Working in the field of clinical psychology can mean doing a job that pays well while offering a great chance to help those in need. Clinical psychologists are in relatively high demand and for those who find the work appealing; the payoff of a nice salary is just an added bonus. Of course, when it comes down to crunching numbers regarding the salary of a clinical psychologist, a lot is dependent upon location. A clinical psychologist salary by state varies according to factors such as population, lifestyle, environment, and socio-economic status in a particular area. California Tops the List for... Read more...
Feb 6, 2015 | 8:00 am
What Licensing Provides Although there are many jobs within Social Services that only require the completion of a degree program and certification, many states also require licensing. The individual states have the right to define what the profession is and how it should be performed within their boundaries. Government agencies have a responsibility to the public to provide quality services within the fields their employees were hired to practice. Licensing is a regulatory step taken by most states to minimize abuse of the social worker’s position and ensure that counseling is provided by qualified practitioners. To obtain a license in... Read more...
Feb 5, 2015 | 12:00 pm
Accredited vs. Non-Accredited Programs The most important thing to consider when applying for programs that offer clinical social worker classes is to make sure they are accredited programs. Sometimes schools that are not accredited offer no future in licensure because they are not accredited with the Texas Council on Social Work Education. This can be a huge waste of money and time. If the student is not sure what type of degree or certificate is offered, career counseling may be in order. The Social Work Licensing Board has up to date information on ever changing regulations and is an excellent... Read more...
Feb 5, 2015 | 11:00 am
A Special Type of Commitment It’s not an especially cheerful job. In many ways, it can be one of the saddest jobs you’ll ever experience; picking up the broken pieces of lives shattered by self-abuse or by the abuses of others. Your job may involve not only your client, but your client’s family, teaching them interactions that will strengthen them as a unit, creating a supportive net for the victim. You may discover family trends with abusive roots going back through several generations. You may have to help your client find safe-housing under a confidentiality clause that will not allow... Read more...
Feb 5, 2015 | 10:00 am
Choosing to be an Air Force Psychologist can be a rewarding career decision for the right person. A psychologist in the United States Air Force will work with both military personnel and their families. Military personnel are normal people who have the same issues and problems as anyone else, so they require the same services available to them that are available to the public at large—this includes psychological services. However, Air Force personnel and their families experience additional issues and problems that are not common to the public at large, so an Air Force Psychologist must be uniquely qualified to... Read more...
