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How do you enter the Mental Health field? What are the obstacles and hardships needed to be overcome?
I am debating whether or not to become a psychologist or any career path in the mental health field. My goal is to help Pw/BPD. #mental-health #mental-health-counseling
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Is it worth applying to a joint BS/MS program after already receiving your BA?
Some graduate programs only offer the joint program. They happen to be much longer since they are joint programs. However, many programs only offer a regular MS degree. #psychology #graduate-school #occupational-therapy #masters-degree #speech-pathology
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Is it difficult to find jobs in Psychiatric Psychology?
I love the idea of working with the mentally insane, but is this career too unrealistic? #psychology #clinical-psychology #psychotherapy #neuropsychology #neuro #psychologists #insane #mentally
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what is the best route to take to achieve your doctorate in sociology?
I am asking because this is my goal. i want to start my own military therapy and PTSD victims therapy business. #business #psychology #military #doctorate-degree #therapy #sociology #therapists #career-plan
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With my growing interest in counselling, and psychology being a broad major, in what area I should focus my attention when choosing a related minor?
I have grown an immense interest in this major as I have always been a very reserved and quiet person, sort of a people watcher from time to time and its something that I feel I would excel at. I have every intention of finishing with a doctorate and applying my knowledge to my career path and...
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Why is a Masters in Fashion Merchandising not availiable?
I want to get a Masters degree, in Business Administration along with Fashion Merchandising. However, colleges only offer a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising.
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Is a career in psychology likely to be successful, and if so, is there a need for it in today's medical field?
Im consudering psychology as a backup after a career in law. Woukd like to be a psychiatrist with doctorate degree if law path doesnt work out #psychiatry #mental-health
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What classes should I take for a career in the medical field if I am a freshman in an undergraduate college?
I plan on becoming a medical doctor, and would like to know what classes should I take in my freshman college year. #college #doctor #graduate #medical-school
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Where should I start in the field of Psychology?
I'm currently a junior psychology student aspiring to become a psychologist. More specifically, a school psychologist. But, I'm having a hard time thinking where to start. I still haven't had any part-time jobs or any volunteering experience. Time is rapidly passing and by the time I graduate I...
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Are you allowed to change your major when your in college
I'm a little worried that when its time to pick a major that a will choose the wrong one.If I do can a switch to a different one. #college
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Can a person with a Bachelors Degree counsel others?
Up coming Social Work student. #college #social-work
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how can i be a singer and songwriter as well as a food and beverage server
Just want to know if thats a good opinion to work for. Even though thats my goal #singer #songwriter #songwriting
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How difficult is it to pursue a career in another country?
I am a high school student born and raised in the United States of America. Recently, I have been interested in possibly working abroad. I know there are many challenging factors to consider when looking to work internationally, but I would specifically like to know what they are exactly....