Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Psychologist


Duties and Responsibilities:
Psychologists study the behavior and actions of people to understand, explain, and change their behavior patterns.  They also provide counseling and therapy to those with emotional, learning, and behavior problems.  They work in a variety of health establishments as well as private practice
Average Salary:  $45,000 - $65,000
Educational Requirements:

AP and IB classes should  be taken with a focus on English and Science. Licensed psychologists must earn a Ph.D. in psychology.  Admission to graduate programs is usually dependent on the quality of undergraduate performance in a psychology major.  Clinical psychologists must complete a two-year supervised internship after earning their doctorate and pass oral and written state qualifying exams. School psychologists must earn at least a master's degree.

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