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Scott D. Leonard, Psy.D.

Curriculum Specialist at NVCJTA
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jane May 19, 2016 880 views

Do companies look at undergrad degrees if you already have a graduate degree?

I'm a psyc major and i want to do social work for my graduate school. Would this have any affect? #psychology #graduate-school #social-work #work #social

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Luz May 20, 2016 1471 views

What leads to major in criminology? Is it criminal justice or psychology?

I want to know which one because the university i will be attending does not major in criminology and i don't know which one to choose to lead me that way. #psychology #criminology

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Margaret May 20, 2016 885 views

Why did you pick your field of psychological study?

I recently took a class on different types of psychotherapy and it had me wondering why people decide on what psychological path is best for them. #doctor #psychology #therapy #clinical-psychology

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Eve May 19, 2016 823 views

What are the benefits in getting a doctorate?

I want to get a Multidisciplinary degree in English Literature and Psycholgy. I was wondering whether I should get a doctorate or a masters. #psychology #degree #literature #doctorate

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Giona May 16, 2016 1012 views

What are some important classes to take in college for a medical career?

I want to know what classes are important to take in an undergrad school for someone going into medical school afterwards. What classes make the biggest impact. #medicine #psychology #psychiatry

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Karen May 14, 2016 939 views

How do I stay on top of homework and still get a proper amount of sleep?

This past semester has been, for lack of a better word, a nightmare. It is not the first semester where I have had to pull multiple all-nighters within the same week, but it has resulted in the most. I work hard in my classes to achieve nice grades, but sacrifice much sleep along the way. I...

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Katelyn May 16, 2016 702 views

What degrees or special certifications are needed to be a psychiatric nurse?

This is what I aspire to do when I'm older, and I was wondering in case one had to minor in psychology #psychology #nursing #psychiatry

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Tomi May 14, 2016 951 views

How do I pick a college that will impress people in my field of work?

I want to find a college that suits my needs academically, but also would look nice to a potential employer. There is such a large range of colleges that I have no idea which ones would make an employer want to hire me over another. #psychology #educator

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Deana May 14, 2016 1072 views

Undergraduate vs Graduate degree in social work?

What are the differences in classes and the college experience between earning a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in social work? #psychology #degree #social-work #colleges

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Tishina May 15, 2016 886 views

What does work as a psychiatrist entail?

I enrolled as a psychology major at Rutgers and am interested in pursuing a career as a psychiatrist but am unsure if this is the right choice for me. I am more interested in the science and research aspect of this field rather than the communication aspect. Should I look into another career...

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emily May 15, 2016 956 views

What should I focus on when choosing what field of psychology I want to go into?

There are so many opportunities and different career paths, it makes it hard to focus on just one. #psychology

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Sophia May 16, 2016 1218 views

If I want to become a professor for either Biology or Psychology, should i be doing what I'm doing?

Hello! I want to become a professor and I'm doing a double major right now, one in Psychology and another in Biology with a concentration in Neurology. I do not know if i should continue onto getting a Masters in which ever subject i choose and then try to get a job in that career field, and...

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Calvin May 07, 2016 1378 views

What Psychology education/degree is right for me?

I want to make good money and have an enjoyable job that I look forward to. I'm interested in the Counselling stream for Psychology, but I'm not sure what the recommended education level is for counselling-related jobs. I've heard a Master's degree is recommended as the minimum level of...

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Anisa May 07, 2016 895 views

What classes should you take when aspiring to be a psychologist?

I'm considering being a psychologist. #psychology #psychiatry #social-psychology #child-psychology #moral-psychology #social-skills #family-services #psychosocial

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Deana May 08, 2016 983 views

What should I major in?

I want to start a non profit organization about student mental health, but I don't know if I should major in psychology or social work or something else altogether. I only have one year of high school left, so I need to know what I am going to major in once I graduate. Thanks! #college...

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Alisha May 05, 2016 8869 views

Psychology and Computer Science?

I'm pretty sure I want to study CS at university but I also have interests in other subjects such as Psychology, Economics, and Education. Is it a good idea to double major in CS and one of these subjects? Which universities, if any, allow this combination? #computer-science #psychology...

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Mario R. May 06, 2016 1392 views

Is law enforcement a viable career to raise a family?

I'm considering law enforcement as a career but I'm unsure if the pay is enough to sustain a family, particularly in the Los Angeles area. #police #law-enforcement #police-officer

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Joe Apr 13, 2016 1552 views

What college would you recommend for criminal justice majors?

I am a sophomore in high school in Boston and I am interested in the criminal justice field, but I do not know the best colleges for this major. I would like to stay in the state of MA if possible. #criminal-justice #law-enforcement

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Mya Apr 13, 2016 13084 views

What majors besides criminal justice will help in law enforcement?

I am in 10th grade at Boston Collegiate Charter School and I am interested in a career involving law enforcement. I want to become a U.S. Marshall or something along that path, but I have read in previous questions about law enforcement that a major in criminal justice will not help much. I was...