PSYCHOLOGISTS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Ph.D
• Psy.D
• Ed.D

A Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Psychology degree will typically be offered through a university's psychology department, while the Doctor of Education in counseling psychology can be found at a school's college of education. Most of these programs receive accreditation through the American Psychological Association (APA).

The overall employment of psychologists is projected to grow 12 percent from 2012 to 2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Greater demand for psychological services in schools, hospitals, mental health center, and social services agencies should drive employment growth

Psychologists holding doctorate degrees in psychology, counseling, or other specialties I'll have the best job opportunities.

DUTIES AT THE JOB

• Works at schools or hospitals
• Lead group or individual counseling sessions
• Fostering positive mental health and personal growth

Counseling psychologists focus on how people function both personally and in their relationship at all ages. They address the emotional, social, work, school and physical health concerns people may have at different stages of life.

According to the BLS, the mean salary for clinical psychologists in 2011 as about $73,000 with a median hourly rate of $32.50. Employment services offices paid clinical psychologists the most, with a mean salary of more than $97,000

The amount of money a psychologist is paid is based on the field that person is specialized in

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