Career questions tagged child-psychology
what classes should I take if I want to be a child psychologist?
I am in 11th grade. I want to be a child psychologist and work with children.
What path did you take to become a Child Life Specialist?
I'm currently a high school senior prepping to enter college, pursuing a degree in developmental psychology. I've always loved helping people and would love to learn more about this field! #fall25
What are the qualifications that I need to be a school psychologist or sports psychologist#psychology #schoolpsychologist #fall25?
#schoolpsychologist #psychology
As a future Neuropsychologist that’s going to specialize on kids, what would be the requirements to enter Medical School?
I’m a Freshman on College and I’m so lost on what I would need to enter Medical School. I know it can depend on where you live but there are certain requirements those types of schools like, and I want to make sure there’s a 100% possibility I get in.
What is the hardest part about being in or applying to a psychology doctorate program?
I'm currently a sophomore in college and I want to know more about my options for the future. Right now, I'm really interested in a doctorate of clinical psychology with a focus on child psychology.
How does a Counselor or Psychologist avoid getting overwhelmed or emotionally involved hearing the tragic stories of others?
I am a college freshman, majoring in Psychology. I am very committed to my desire to help others with personal trauma but am concerned about the affects it will have on my own thoughts and feelings. How do I disconnect myself and still be effective for others?
What is the most difficult thing about being a child psychologist?
I would like to get my doctorate and become a child psychologist who specializes in children who have experienced trauma.
What career fields could use the talents of a psychology major with a different minor, like business or core equine science? #Fall25
I'm a senior in high school. Trying to choose a minor that would collaborate with my major in Psychology. #fall25
What is the best path to take to becoming a child life specialist in a hospital #Fall25?
I'm a senior in high school with a passion for working with children. I'm set on helping children in a counseling role, and being a child life specialist is my dream job, however the field isn't very popular and is hard to find guidance in. My intended college major is child development/early childhood education. #Fall25
Is it worth it to study abroad?
I'm a high school student who is starting to think about where and what I want to do in college. So far, It seems like getting a major in psychology is the best option for me. With many of the colleges I have considered, they offer options to study abroad in many different countries. Traveling has always interested me ever since I went to London. If possible, I would love to go back to London, or really any new country to study psychology. I do have some things I am worried about, however. How much will it effect my student debt, and is the price worth it? Also, is there any other cons to doing it? In theory it sounds great but I do know there could be some things to consider. If it helps, I am planning to complete 4 French classes by graduation to hopefully receive a seal of biliteracy.
What are the activities (including internships, volunteering, research, etc)? Can I apply to pursue a career in psychology as a sophomore college student? Could you please help suggest activities, organizations, or places where I can start (including the specific websites or names of the places)?
I am nearly in my sophomore year (the fall of 2025), basically I don't have either an Associate or a Bachelor in Psychology field, I wonder if any activities in this field I could do to learn more about my major and improve my skills as I want to become a psychologist/therapist and a researcher in psychology.
What do you need to have a successful career inn psychology
I am a sophomore in college and it is my first year majoring in psychology and I hear the in psychology you don't get job opportunities after graduating. I am interested in psychology because it help me help people and its a career I have been thinking about because of my child development classes in high school in which I had to take psychology. I am thinking about clinical psychology to be a therapist or a psychologist or psychiatrist I also am thinking about social work or public health or communication and I just would want to know the next steps or what advice is there to help ensure a post graduate job and intern opportunities.
Is it possibly to get internships with psychologists If so then how? ?
I would like to become a psychologist and potentially a psychiatrist, is there any advice or tips that could help through my journey?
Where can I gain enough hands-on experience in child psychology before I graduate with my bachelor’s degree.
All I’ve found so far, are places that are out of state. Do you have any tips for finding and getting in contact with places local?
How do I achieve my goal of becoming a psychiatrist within the time period of nine years or less? What can I do in order to gain more knowledge about my career path and what tools will I use to help me?
I have always been intrigued about the human psyche and behavior which is why this career path is so special to me. It will hopefully help me see the perspective of others and educate people on the knowledge that I have acquired in order to spread awareness about certain types of mental health disorders.
How did you figure out what area of psychology you wanted to pursue?
As someone who's planning on majoring in psychology, I've been struggling to decide which area I'm most interested in. How did you decide which area would be better for you?
What’s one thing every adult should understood about children’s mental health ?
I'm a high school senior and will be attending college to major in psychology. My long-term goal is to one day become a child psychologist.
What would you say is the most important thing to remember when studying for a major in Psychology?
I am a high school senior getting ready to graduate and I am planning on studying Psychology, it would be great to know tips from people who have studied this. thanks!
How to find psychology-research opportunities?
I am second-year majoring in Psychological & Brain Sciences. #Spring25
What are jobs in the field of psychology?
Hey what are the most influential psychology jobs for the day that I graduate. I'd really like to know a professionals opinions or thoughts on this subject since I'll be graduating in the near future. I'd prefer something in child psychology specifically but any area of psychology I'd be happy to hear about.
How do I professionally address any work/coworker conflicts that may arise in my future workplace?
I’m a high school senior and I plan on double majoring in developmental psychology and speech and hearing services but I see my coworkers who are adults now have issues with the other people working there and I want to learn how I can handle any problems that may arise in my future workplace.
What career paths could a student majoring in psychology take after earning a bachelor's degree ?
I am a high school senior planning to major in Psychology. I am open to a career in clinical psychology, social work, organizational psychology, or even neuroscience/public health. There is a lot of information online, and I would love to hear from a professional in the field about their career trajectory.
What are good summer opportunities for someone intrested in teaching?
I am currently a 9th grader that is looking for summer opportunities mainly through things such as internships, camps, and workshops. I am looking for a more ways other then just volunteering for one event as though it gives you hours it doesn't mean much more. I doesn't matter if I need to write an essay need recommendation letters etc. to get in as I am able to attain and do all of it. I have experience in the volunteer field as I have been volunteering since before 6th grade for multiple events and have experience reaching out to organizations to ask questions and events that I can help with. (It also doesn't matter if it's paid or not.)
Any advice for someone who is starting college in the fall with a psychology major?
I'm a 18 years old who is starting college in the fall of 2025, the major I choose was psychology, but most of my family thinks that I should change it, because it might be challenging,
What are some of the best ways to support and encourage children going through difficult times emotionally?
I can't make them listen when they cry or go on a emotional break down any advice appreciated
How much do Psychiatric PAs earn?
Do Psychiatric PAs earn more than psychologists? Is it possible to do PA after a BA degree?
What experiences should I obtain to help me stand out to get my residency?
I learned that getting a psychiatry residency is quite competitive, so I want to know what experiences will help me stand out.
I'm a sophomore in high-school and now that i'm getting closer to college I'm realizing my choice of career path seemed to broad and i'd like to have a career as child-advocate lawyer things such as helping troubled children or children/teens in dangerous situations or mental well being Harvard had always been the number one university for me because it's the best law school In the U.S I knew I didn't want to pursue a career in criminal law so now that I'm really looking into it I'm not even sure if Harvard is the right way to go anymore do I pursue a career in psychology? or a specific major relating to it and I'm struggling to find which college would be the best choice for me concerning the career path I'm passionate about as I'm not entirely sure anymore. I've always wanted to go to an ivy league because I thought it would be the best option. Harvard has always been a top choice but Yale has found it's way into my choices as well. Now that I'm navigating my career path I'm not sure if there are the right choices or not or if these colleges have what I need them to offer?
I just want to make the right choices for me and realizing my choices were too broad and that I needed to be very specific with what I want to pursue in my career path I want to start thinking about these choices now so I can meet the criteria for my college though I am undecided as of now.
What should I consider when deciding on a major and picking a college?
I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm still working on choosing what I want to go to college for. I might be interested in psychology, law, or finance, but I also really enjoy art and design. What kinds of things should I consider before making my final choice?
Becoming a child psychiatrist/psychologist
How would one become a child psychiatrist/psychologist, what pathway would they have to take Is it majoring in psychology, pre-med, and then residency?