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Scott D. Leonard, Psy.D.

Curriculum Specialist at NVCJTA
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Estefania Mar 22, 2017 1760 views

is there a way to get a bachelor/master at the same time?

I want to study psychology but it takes a long time to get a ph.D #psychology #graduate-school #college-admissions #scholarships #clinical-psychology #school-counseling

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Albert Dec 09, 2016 1182 views

Which major should I choose?

I'm going to be applying to college next year, and for many colleges you need to specify which major you are applying as. However, I'm not sure what I want to be doing, since it's something I may be doing for the rest of my life. I'm interested in psychology and volunteering, but I don't know...

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Estefania Mar 08, 2017 1425 views

what are some careers in Psychology?

I want to be a psychologist but I don't know what type. #psychology #college-major #career-counseling #career-choice #career-path #choosing-a-major #university-teaching #user-experience

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Natalia Mar 01, 2017 963 views

What's a job i could have that involves business and psychology

I have always been interested in psychology but recently have been considering minoring in business as well as getting an mba.
After doing some research, job descriptions that are are appealing to me are ones of human resources, i/o psychology, market analysis.

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Azar Feb 17, 2017 1916 views

What are the steps to become a psychiatrist, not a psychologist a psychiatrist and a counselor

Because I know you have to chemistry and math, but I don't know what else or what's required for a freshman #psychology #counseling #psychiatry #mental-health #psychotherapy

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Elsa Feb 14, 2017 792 views

What's the best Undergrad major for Law School based on my strengths?

I've always loved psychology and how people think, the criminal justice system, crime scenes, and all that exciting stuff. I'm always asking questions about why things happen, why people do the things they do. I thought about psychiatry but the amount of schooling that requires kind of made me...

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Trinity Feb 08, 2017 1072 views

What degrees do you have to have in order to get started in law enforcement?

Law enforcement is a career I am interested in. I know I'm going to college so I need to know what degrees I would need to get started in law enforcement. #police #criminal-justice #law-enforcement

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Elliott Jan 06, 2017 1059 views

If I'm undecided between two career paths, how do I determine which one will be best for me?

My plan at the moment is to become a psychologist, but I'm still on the fence about whether I want to be a psychologist or a concept artist. Both of these paths are drastically different, so how do I pick between them? #college #psychology #art #higher-education #time-management #undecided

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Elliott Jan 05, 2017 1223 views

Whats a good topic for a psychology PhD dissertation?

Id like to become a clinical psychologist, while I have a ways to go I want to get a head start on my dissertation. #college #business #psychology #higher-education

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Anne Elise Dec 05, 2016 849 views

What are some good jobs for a psychology major after graduation?

I'm planning on majoring in psych but I don't know very much about the jobs in that field. I'm also not sure about graduate school so I would love to know about possibilities that don't require a p.h.D. #psychology #job-search #after-college

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Vera Dec 03, 2016 2871 views

What if I made a typo on my college application?

Should I call attention to the typo if it's minor, like leaving out the word "the" or forgetting a period?
Should I just keep the error? #college #psychology #college-major #college-admissions #college-bound #clinical-psychology #college-applications #personal-statements

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Diandre' May 04, 2016 984 views

Do you need law enforcement background such as security and etc. to be a good cop

I am an explorer and is trying to set my career path #law #police #law-enforcement

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Michael Sep 28, 2016 1667 views

How do you set goals to accomplish a long term goal?

I am asking to here other professionals options, I don't want to be closed to learning something new. #entrepreneurship #social-work #law-enforcement #japan #therapists #family-therapy #real-estate-agent

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Sarah Sep 20, 2016 28989 views

I want to be a detective, but I do not want to be a police officer. Are there any other investigative careers in criminal justice?

I have always liked investigation and now being a senior in Highschool I need to know the route that I am going. I want to be involved in Criminal Justice and I want to be a detective. I look at other options like forensics, but I do not want to behind the counter. I want to be in the field...

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Mitchell Sep 14, 2016 1116 views

Does every Psychology major necessarily need graduate school?

I am currently debating on attending graduate school and continuing my education for a Master's Degree. My main concern is that if I decide to not further do my education will it make things harder for myself in the long run to land a job. However, I understand that by getting your Masters you...

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Anna Jul 13, 2016 3027 views

Does having a boss bother you?

A lot of people don't like to be told what to do, while others appreciate some direction from others. I'm interested to know what people think #computer-software #teaching #law-enforcement #sales

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Anna Jul 13, 2016 1895 views

How did you figure out what you wanted your career to be?

I know a lot of students struggle with what they are going to do in life, I know I sure do. It would help to have direction on how to find your passion or inspiration #teaching #law #management #accounting #law-enforcement #government #arts #cooking

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Christina Jul 12, 2016 989 views

How has a Psychology major helped you?

I'm thinking about double majoring, or a least minoring in psychology. If you have a degree in psychology, how has it helped you? #college #career #psychology

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Christina Jul 12, 2016 1229 views

What college minors are good for law enforcement?

I'm looking at a career in law enforcement. What college minors would be helpful in law enforcement alongside a Criminal Justice degree? #college #criminal-justice #law-enforcement

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Christina Jul 11, 2016 2361 views

What qualifications are needed to be promoted to a detective?

What qualifications are needed to be promoted to a detective after you become a police officer? Generally, how long does it take to receive the promotion? #police #criminal-justice #law-enforcement

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Calvin Jun 22, 2016 1002 views

Is getting a psychologist job even possible without higher education?

And by higher education I mean graduate school. Is it even possible to become a psychologist if I don't plan on going into graduate school? #psychology #graduate-school #masters #phd #graduate-programs

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Calvin Jun 22, 2016 1317 views

What's the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

The terms are often used interchangeably in everyday conversations, so how exactly are they different? #psychology #psychiatry

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Chanel Jun 16, 2016 1090 views

What is the most benificial college for a psychology degree? Also, what degree is the most benificial?

I'm trying to choose a degree in psychology. I am not sure if it would be better to get a higher degree and do more schooling or just an average degree with less schoolling. Also, I am not sure what college would be the best for this degree. I've heard a lot of good news with Wisconsin and...

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Calvin Jun 04, 2016 1676 views

How long does a Master's degree in Psychology take?

I've heard 2-3 years for most people, but never got a definite number. Can it take longer than 3 years? #psychology #graduate-school #masters #graduate-programs

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Calvin Jun 02, 2016 10743 views

Can I become a counselor with only a Bachelor's degree?

While I do plan on going for a Master's since I'm hearing that's almost the minimum required level for counselling occupations, I was wondering if it's possible to get a job as a counselor with a Bachelor's? #psychology #counselor #counseling #counselling

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Jacky May 29, 2016 15234 views

How long is the application process to become a police officer or deputy sheriff?

I know that for some federal agencies the application process takes a few months but what about for a police officer

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Alec May 29, 2016 1071 views

......Why?

I was curious about how the community would react to this question. In college, I had a roommate that told me a story about how his uncle was in a philosophy class and there was one question on his final exam. The question was the title of the post, why?. How would you react to a question like...

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Anthony May 25, 2016 933 views

Any tips on the career social work?

Any advice about anything for the career social work? #psychology #social-work

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Sydney May 25, 2016 608 views

Are adolescent psychiatrists in high demand?

I did my senior project on adolescent mental health and I was wondering if psychiatrists specializing in adolescents are growing in demand? #psychology

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Sherese May 25, 2016 1216 views

Is there better job security for secular counselors than there is for Christian counselors?

I want to be a counselor, but I am unsure of which route to take that will be more beneficial. #psychology #counselor #counseling #clinical-psychology #life-coach #counseling-psychology #mental-health-counseling #family-counseling