Career questions tagged psychologist
Forensic vs Crininology vs Criminal Psychology?
If one wants to be something like an investigative psychologist, which degree is better? If I want to look at crime scenes and solve them, but don't want to do blood/dna/ hormone research and all and don't want to be involved with science at all, but I also don't want to dwell much on the 'Why' part. Like, I would love to figure it out, 'interview the suspect and figure out their motives or if they are telling the truth or a lie,' and wanna work on such cases (especially the interview). Which of the two fields would suit the above criteria better? Also, pls tell the difference and importance of the three fields.
College Applications/Schools List Deciding Career?
Hello I am a rising senior; I am wondering if anybody could give me advice on college applications. I live in Florida and I feel like staying in state would be a reasonable choice especially since it is expensive to go out of state. I want to major in Psychology and become a licensed psychologist. I am almost done completing my associate degree in high school. It would allow less money to pay for college. But I heard by my family that I should at least reach for some big schools out of state but I am unsure whether too. I have a couple listed but wondering if I should not apply for them. I will be applying for all universities in Florida and right now I have UT Austin, University of Georgia, University of Tennessee, Texas A&M, UT Dallas (I choose to put 3 schools in Texas since I really liked the atmosphere and the city there when I visited family). If anybody was in my position during college application season or decided to stay in state in Florida instead. What advice/guidance would you give? Also it would be really helpful if anybody majored in psychology and had any experiences of choosing a school in Florida that helped flourish their career.
How should I prepare for being a clinical psychologist?
Hello I am a rising high school senior who is almost done with my associate's in arts degree. As I am taking college classes to save money and time. I am sort of stressing on how I should prepare myself when I enter into university since I won't have much time to prepare for graduate school. I want to do a Ph.D. in Clinical Psych after under-grad but afraid that I won't have enough time to develop my experience and skills I have done. What is some advice to help prepare for Ph.D in psychology or opportunities that I should be seeking to help me dive into the psychology field more to help my application in the future. Anyone who has been in this position with applying to school for Ph.D. in Psych or who is a psychologist!! I am open to advice and input here
How to select which career path is best for me financially and interest wise?
I'm a student of class 12, I'm interested in psychology but I've heard the career in it is slow and not very high paying . Other commerce related careers I'm confused about, that what's best for me and provides good return. My stream is commerce with maths. And I'm an acadmeicall smart kid, mostly, my percentage hovers around 80-90%
What is the difference between these jobs, pls explain in simple way?
The jobs:- Detective, Private Investigator, Behavioural Analyst, Criminal Psychologist, Intelligence Analyst, Criminal Profiler, Crime Analyst, Investigative Psychologist. Also state their salary and power(in the workplace). Which of these jobs best represents a job where, in a crime scene, one tries to find the criminal using clues and patterns. Then interview them (the criminal and others), state their motives and try to understand them on a psychological level.
How can I best prepare for licensure as a clinical psychology student?
am a newly admitted student in a PsyD program and want to get a head start. How can I best prepare for licensure during my doctoral program? #Spring26
How do I prepare myself for grad school as someone majoring in psychology, while also not knowing which "type" to go into.?
Im a sophomore in college currently majoring in psychology. I am still indecisive one which "type" of psychology I can show my skills, while also enjoy it. I would like to go into neuroscience, but also I don't want my skills in math to go away. I also knowing that I wouldn't mind working as a clinical psychologist or someone in human resources. How can I gather more skills or better prepare for grad school as someone who is always worried of never "making it" or having "enough" skills. Apologizes if this question is vague or all over the place.
How can I most effectively balance graduate studies and work commitments with the high level research involvement necessary to become a competitive Clinical Psychology PhD candidate within two years? #Spring26
I am a 23 year old first generation Latina finishing up my research work at UCSD, and heading into my master’s at SDSU with the goal of applying for a PhD in two years. I am currently balancing grad school with a part time job to stay afloat, but I know I need to stay active in research to stay competitive. I want to figure out a sustainable way to hit those research milestones without completely burning out.
What steps did you take to formulate a well-structured thesis to answer a research question of your interest?
I am passionate about eating disorders as I am currently undergoing recovery for mine. I would love to research more about the disparities in the demographics of anorexia specifically as a professional psychologist. However, I am having trouble surfing through literature and coming up with a concrete idea and research question. I would appreciate any tips for structuring a research project and even how to acquire a professional team of research assistants.
How to start a psychology clinic post doctorate?
After i receive my planned doctorate in psychology, what would be the best way t go about opening my own clinic.
Why did you choose Psychology? How was the process like?
I am a Junior at Baruch College, pursuing a BA in Psychology. I chose to major in this field because I love helping people and I'm passionate about supporting others who deal with mental health problems. However, I have many interests, having previously majored in CIS, being very strong at mathematics, and I absolutely love sports. I would like to hear from anyone who has dealt with uncertainty, how did you definitively determine that psychology is what you wanted to do, and what were your subsequent steps? If you never faced uncertainty when choosing psychology as your field of study, why do you believe this to be the case?
What can I do as a high school student that will set me up for success in the psychology field?
I will be taking the psychology classes available (there are 2), Intro to Health Professions, and other classes in the medical field. I took 'Medical Terminology' as a PSEO class this year. I am in 10th grade and my school only offers the 2 psychology classes so I'm taking medical classes because it will look good and is in the same somewhat direction as psychology.
What does a day in the life of a psychologist look like?
I'm aware that their are many different branches of psychology, and I'm not sure what specifically I want to do. By reading about different branches I think that would help me figure out at least the direction I want to go in.
Should I do a bachelors of art or a bachelor of science if I want to be a forensic psychologist?
I’m 16. I’m in grade 11. My plan is to go to MUN and do my first degree in psychology, but I don’t know if I should get a bachelor science or a of arts. I just wondering what’s better if I wanna go into forensic psychology in the future. Any help is appreciated.
How did you decide in pursuing as a psychologist or LCSW despite the lack of career options at the start or struggles?
Hello I am a junior in high school currently in a program where I am getting my associate arts degree (A.A) when I graduate. I’ve been interested in psychology. As I been doing research since the end of sophomore year. I’m currently undecided whether pursuing as a psychologist or a LCSW as I heard it is far less limiting in the field than a psychologist. As it’s more accessible for patients to go to a LCSW and better to be in a private practice. But I’m not sure because I love psychology. However I would want to be able to have a career that I am passionate about and is a stable job (money wise). I plan to do more school after a bachelors to be able to be a psychologist. I’m just worried that I won’t be able to find a job after bachelors to help sustain myself while being in grad school,etc. It’s just lots of worries about that and for paying it all back after doing more school. I need advice or help if anyone is currently a psychologist or in the career field of psychology/lcsw. Or if you were in my position before!!
How Can I Prepare for a psychologist, forensic or criminologist job?
Im a sophomore and I need some help on what classes to take and what to expect and what all extra things can I do to up my chances of people a psychologist or forensic or criminologist. *Note: Question edited by Admin for clarity
#Fall25 Have you felt that your career aspirations were impossible for you? And what did you do anyways to reach it?
I’m currently a undergrad at Kean University in my last year. I have been feeling under prepared for when it comes to experience towards furthering my career. My dream is to become a Psychologist Md PhD. Most of my college years I focused on jobs that help me pay my bills instead of experience in the psych world. I’m starting now but I feel like I started too late or fell behind. I’m actively looking for entry level jobs of behavioral and metal health but don’t even know where to look or how to start or if I’m going to the correct places. #Fall25
#Fall25 How to gain experience before B.A Psychology graduation in May 2026 Is it too late for me to begin to persue experience and network in my field??
Through the years in college I have focused more in surviving the world and getting jobs to pay bills instead of a career furthering job. I aspire to become a psychologist md/phd and know it takes lots of time and work. I just recently decided to go for my dream and gain experience. Just wanted to know if it’s too late or if I should’ve started earlier and where do I begin now. #Fall25 #Feelingdefeated #Unmotivated #Dreams #Isitpossible
How do I best prepare myself to practice psychotherapy in a specialized field?
I want to practice psychotherapy, but specifically for children. What field of psychology would this fall under? What do I need to study? Is it possible to specialize? I am a college freshman.
Why do the brains of people with disorders work the way they do?
I want to be and forensic psychologist and am interested in why killers' brains and people with disorders function differently, and if they are missing other things that people who don't have or do those do? Any answers are appreciated!!
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 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 is the best way to ensure I am getting quality work experience and job opportunities for my future career?
I am a senior in high school, and I plan to major in psychology in the fall of 2026. Bringing awareness to mental health has always been a personal passion of mine, and this is one of the many reasons I am pursuing psychology. In my future, I am looking to gain work experience in the psychology field while still attending college. This goal leads me to ask my question.
Should I take my SATs?
So I heard that you have to pay money to take your SATs and I don’t really know if it’s gonna be beneficial for me in the future, especially in the route of career that I’m gonna be going, I’m gonna be a psychologist and I don’t know if that would help me at all if it will then I might do it I just wanna see what you think if I should or if I shouldn’t I’m only in eighth grade, but I like thinking ahead
What does a day of a psychologist look like?
to see what a day would look like.
What are the general skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in Forensic Psychology?
Doing a research project, answer's would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
What is the hardest part of becoming a psychologist?
What is the hardest part of becoming a psychologist? I want to know because I’m in middle school and I’m curious about how this would be as career for the future?
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.