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Samantha
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I am planning on majoring in psychology. Can anyone help me with future jobs that do not involve a doctorate but also make good money?
I am planning on majoring in psychology. Can anyone help me with future jobs that do not involve a doctorate but also make good money?
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Michael Torio
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Hi Samantha:
While in high school, one will need to focus on science and math classes to prepare for a career in Psychology. Chemistry and biology will be the core science courses. For math, algebra and statistics will be needed. Other classes to take will be language arts, social sciences, foreign language and AP psychology. The combination of these concentrations will enable you to focus and refine your analytical skills for research; complex problem solving; investigative and innovative critical thinking; attention to detail; etc.
Other skills that will need to be built upon center around team building, team work and communication. In any work culture, collaboration among team members, staff and partner departments occur on a daily basis. As a Psychologist, communication is essential and critical when dealing with patients, medical personnel and other hospital staff. A college course in public speaking, communications and English will help with one's communication and writing skills.
While in high school, the debate team will provide the opportunity to sharpen communication skills which are backed with research and factual data and information. The guidance counselor at your school can be a great resource and sounding board on how to pursue a career in Psychology. Also, it is best to seek out advice and guidance from your teachers, Physical Education Coaches, club advisors, etc.
According to VeryWellMind.com, the educational pathway to become a Clinical Psychologist will be between 8-12 years. 4 Years will be to earn a Bachelor Degree. A Masters Degree will be 2-3 years. The Doctorate Degree will be another 4-7 years. Then, there are internships, certifications and licensing that have to be earned and achieved along the way.
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-become-a-psychologist-2794935
There are careers in Psychology that one can pursue. According to Indeed.com, here are some of the top careers for a Psychology major:
- Therapist
- Psychology Program Director
- Behavioral Analyst
- Researcher
- Psychology Professor
- Industrial Psychologist
- Military Psychologist
- Counseling Psychologist
- Correctional Psychologist
- Sports Psychologist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Experimental Psychologist
- Forensic Psychologist
- Neuropsychiatrist
- Child or School Psychiatrist
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/top-psychology-degree-jobs
According to U.S. News & World Report, here is a link to the Best Colleges and Universities for a Psychology major:
- Stanford University
- University of California (Berkeley)
- Harvard University
- University of California (Los Angeles)
- University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
- Princeton University
- University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)
- Yale University
- Cornell University
- Northwestern University
- University of Wisconsin (Madison)
- Columbia University
- Duke University
https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-humanities-schools/psychology-rankings
When reviewing colleges and universities, it is best to check the following:
- In-State vs Out of State Tuition
- Internships
- Scholarships
- Career Placement upon graduation
- Course work and offered classes
- Post-Graduate Degrees - Master and Doctoral
There will be a application fee to pay for when submitting college applications. The amount of application fee will depend on the college that you are applying to. If there are questions about the college application process, please reach out to the college's Registrar Office.
There are scholarships based on need, academic performance, school activities, sports involvement and community service. So, it will be to your advantage to seek out these types of scholarships. All of the academic staff at your high school that you interact with can write letters of recommendations for you based on what was just stated above. These recommendations can greatly help when filling out college and scholarship applications.
College and scholarship applications can start to be submitted during your Junior year and will continue throughout your Senior year in high school. It is best to ask your Academic Advisor/School Counselor on the timeline process as well. College and scholarship applications will have specific deadlines and requirements to meet in order to be submitted for review and consideration.
You may want to start to compile your resume/portfolio since a majority of scholarship applications will require academic grade point average (GPA), academic accomplishments, school activities (clubs, sports, etc.), community involvement (volunteer, church, etc.), academic and personal recommendations, etc. There may be essay requirements on why you are a qualified candidate to receive the scholarship and gain the entry to the college of your choice, what your future goals are academically and professionally and other questions centering around who you are, your beliefs, etc.
Here are a couple of links for College Scholarships:
https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/websites-to-kick-off-your-scholarship-search
Also, it will be best to check with the colleges and universities that you will be applying to. You can check with the School/Department of your desired major, the Campus Career Center and the Register's Office for additional information for college scholarships and grants and specific requirements for qualifications.
There should be no limit on the amount of scholarships that one can apply to. It will take time to fill out the scholarship applications and provide all of the necessary required information. Also, there should no fee and no cost to fill out and submit scholarship applications. If there is a fee or cost that is associated with a scholarship application, then please do not send this particular scholarship application in. It will be a scam and money will be lost.
Best wishes for your education and career path in Psychology!
While in high school, one will need to focus on science and math classes to prepare for a career in Psychology. Chemistry and biology will be the core science courses. For math, algebra and statistics will be needed. Other classes to take will be language arts, social sciences, foreign language and AP psychology. The combination of these concentrations will enable you to focus and refine your analytical skills for research; complex problem solving; investigative and innovative critical thinking; attention to detail; etc.
Other skills that will need to be built upon center around team building, team work and communication. In any work culture, collaboration among team members, staff and partner departments occur on a daily basis. As a Psychologist, communication is essential and critical when dealing with patients, medical personnel and other hospital staff. A college course in public speaking, communications and English will help with one's communication and writing skills.
While in high school, the debate team will provide the opportunity to sharpen communication skills which are backed with research and factual data and information. The guidance counselor at your school can be a great resource and sounding board on how to pursue a career in Psychology. Also, it is best to seek out advice and guidance from your teachers, Physical Education Coaches, club advisors, etc.
According to VeryWellMind.com, the educational pathway to become a Clinical Psychologist will be between 8-12 years. 4 Years will be to earn a Bachelor Degree. A Masters Degree will be 2-3 years. The Doctorate Degree will be another 4-7 years. Then, there are internships, certifications and licensing that have to be earned and achieved along the way.
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-become-a-psychologist-2794935
There are careers in Psychology that one can pursue. According to Indeed.com, here are some of the top careers for a Psychology major:
- Therapist
- Psychology Program Director
- Behavioral Analyst
- Researcher
- Psychology Professor
- Industrial Psychologist
- Military Psychologist
- Counseling Psychologist
- Correctional Psychologist
- Sports Psychologist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Experimental Psychologist
- Forensic Psychologist
- Neuropsychiatrist
- Child or School Psychiatrist
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/top-psychology-degree-jobs
According to U.S. News & World Report, here is a link to the Best Colleges and Universities for a Psychology major:
- Stanford University
- University of California (Berkeley)
- Harvard University
- University of California (Los Angeles)
- University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
- Princeton University
- University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)
- Yale University
- Cornell University
- Northwestern University
- University of Wisconsin (Madison)
- Columbia University
- Duke University
https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-humanities-schools/psychology-rankings
When reviewing colleges and universities, it is best to check the following:
- In-State vs Out of State Tuition
- Internships
- Scholarships
- Career Placement upon graduation
- Course work and offered classes
- Post-Graduate Degrees - Master and Doctoral
There will be a application fee to pay for when submitting college applications. The amount of application fee will depend on the college that you are applying to. If there are questions about the college application process, please reach out to the college's Registrar Office.
There are scholarships based on need, academic performance, school activities, sports involvement and community service. So, it will be to your advantage to seek out these types of scholarships. All of the academic staff at your high school that you interact with can write letters of recommendations for you based on what was just stated above. These recommendations can greatly help when filling out college and scholarship applications.
College and scholarship applications can start to be submitted during your Junior year and will continue throughout your Senior year in high school. It is best to ask your Academic Advisor/School Counselor on the timeline process as well. College and scholarship applications will have specific deadlines and requirements to meet in order to be submitted for review and consideration.
You may want to start to compile your resume/portfolio since a majority of scholarship applications will require academic grade point average (GPA), academic accomplishments, school activities (clubs, sports, etc.), community involvement (volunteer, church, etc.), academic and personal recommendations, etc. There may be essay requirements on why you are a qualified candidate to receive the scholarship and gain the entry to the college of your choice, what your future goals are academically and professionally and other questions centering around who you are, your beliefs, etc.
Here are a couple of links for College Scholarships:
https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/websites-to-kick-off-your-scholarship-search
Also, it will be best to check with the colleges and universities that you will be applying to. You can check with the School/Department of your desired major, the Campus Career Center and the Register's Office for additional information for college scholarships and grants and specific requirements for qualifications.
There should be no limit on the amount of scholarships that one can apply to. It will take time to fill out the scholarship applications and provide all of the necessary required information. Also, there should no fee and no cost to fill out and submit scholarship applications. If there is a fee or cost that is associated with a scholarship application, then please do not send this particular scholarship application in. It will be a scam and money will be lost.
Best wishes for your education and career path in Psychology!
Michelle M.
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Samantha !
It's great that you are looking for more information about a career in the mental health field. If you do not want to obtain a Doctorate, you will however, need to go for a Masters Degree. Keep in mind that no one can tell you what your salary would be at this time, what your work situation would be or how many jobs you'd have. You'd have to go into this field of work because you love it and are willing to learn more as your education moves forward.
You can become a Social Worker with a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work and do clinical therapy. There are also many facets of being a counselor for which you'd need the Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters Degree in the specific field of counseling you'd want to do. You can be a Mental Health Counselor and do psychotherapy, too.
Other careers are in the counseling area which also require a Masters Degree. Some of these are Marriage and Family Counselor, Addiction Counselor, School Counselor, Career Counselor, Rehabilitation Counselor which you'd work with people with disabilities helping them reach social goals, Military and Veterans Counselor and Child and Adolescent Counselor. It would be expected that you'd have a Masters Degrees for any of these positions.
So, a Masters Degree usually takes six years. If you're in 11th grade, let's say, that wouldn't be for seven more years and there's no way to tell how your county will decrease or expand for mental health services. Right now, you're in a good town/area for these services, so you'll just have to take the path and become familiar with all the mental health services that open in the next several years. You'll know salaries and opportunities once you are certified and have your Masters Degree. Don't hesitate to venture into New York City for work. Include it for possible good salaries, too. Try to enjoy your path and relax about the money. Your experience is going to be unique and that's another reason no one can foretell your salary. Many times, counselors or social workers take work at different places, have their own practice or work an 8 hour job or any combination of these. Another reason why no one can tell you how much you'd make.
I hope that this is helpful for a start. Make very strong connections with your classmates, professors, Psychology Department staff and Career Center when you start college. I wish you all the best !
It's great that you are looking for more information about a career in the mental health field. If you do not want to obtain a Doctorate, you will however, need to go for a Masters Degree. Keep in mind that no one can tell you what your salary would be at this time, what your work situation would be or how many jobs you'd have. You'd have to go into this field of work because you love it and are willing to learn more as your education moves forward.
You can become a Social Worker with a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work and do clinical therapy. There are also many facets of being a counselor for which you'd need the Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters Degree in the specific field of counseling you'd want to do. You can be a Mental Health Counselor and do psychotherapy, too.
Other careers are in the counseling area which also require a Masters Degree. Some of these are Marriage and Family Counselor, Addiction Counselor, School Counselor, Career Counselor, Rehabilitation Counselor which you'd work with people with disabilities helping them reach social goals, Military and Veterans Counselor and Child and Adolescent Counselor. It would be expected that you'd have a Masters Degrees for any of these positions.
So, a Masters Degree usually takes six years. If you're in 11th grade, let's say, that wouldn't be for seven more years and there's no way to tell how your county will decrease or expand for mental health services. Right now, you're in a good town/area for these services, so you'll just have to take the path and become familiar with all the mental health services that open in the next several years. You'll know salaries and opportunities once you are certified and have your Masters Degree. Don't hesitate to venture into New York City for work. Include it for possible good salaries, too. Try to enjoy your path and relax about the money. Your experience is going to be unique and that's another reason no one can foretell your salary. Many times, counselors or social workers take work at different places, have their own practice or work an 8 hour job or any combination of these. Another reason why no one can tell you how much you'd make.
I hope that this is helpful for a start. Make very strong connections with your classmates, professors, Psychology Department staff and Career Center when you start college. I wish you all the best !