what degree my sister should get in order to become a psychologist?
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She needs a PhD (more of a focus on research, less on practice) or PsyD (more focus on practice, less on research).
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I am ready to start my graduate studies in psychology and while  finishing my bachelors degree was fortunate enough to work for Valley Mental Health in S.L.C. Utah. If clinical is what you desire you will be needing biological, psychopharmacological, statistical,experimental psychology and the list goes on. You will be busy but you will also be the smartest girl in the group (lots and lots of useful info). Need class guidance (tja_j@yahoo.com) good luck!!
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You're looking for a major in psychology.\n\nPsychiatry is a field of medicine, and you have to go to medical school and become a doctor before you can become a psychiatrist.\n\nIn California, you can become a PhD in psychology, a PsyD (a PhD who didn't write a thesis), an MSW (masters is social work), or an MFCC (masters in family and child counseling) and still practice psychology.  Most of the UC/CalState/CalPoly schools have undergrad degrees in psychology.  Most of the UC schools have graduate programs as well.  UCLA is one of the best all around schools in Southern California.  UC Berkeley is the best in Northern California.  Stanford and USC also have excellent programs, but they are private schools and more expensive.\n\nThe central site for the University of California is http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/.  You can branch off from there to find whatever you want.  \n\nYou can contact me through my link if you want more help.  I live near Los Angeles.
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I'm not sure about business, but if you are interested in psychology, and live in southern california, check out the masters in psych course at UCF http://www.csufextension.org/Classes/GG_MSCounseling.asp\nThis course is designed for working adults, and the college is great!
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If you plan on practicing as a licensed Psychologist or work in academia in the U.S., be sure that your Ph.D. or Psy.D. program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).  If you are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology via a distance program, check out Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, CA at http://www.fielding.edu/  Fielding is the only distance education institution to have an APA accredited Ph.D. program in Psychology.  Their program, like all of their doctoral programs are difficult and despite where you go, be prepared to spend 3 to 7 years studying fulltime!  Good luck!
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Depending on your location there can be several things. You could be a psychometrist and "test" people and children for learning problems.  A Masters degree allows for registration in various professional organizations.  You could also teach with a Masters degree.
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I think you should probably major in pre-law or criminal justice with a minor in psychology. I know at my college some of the psychology courses are required for pre-law majors. But before you make a definite decision you should probably schedule an appointment with the Dean or Chairperson of the law department, tell them what you would like to do, and ask their opinion on what type of courseload you should take. Hope this helps you out!!!!
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I have a doctorate degree in clinical psychology. My entire undergraduate degree was through a distance learning program. I found that what I learned online far surpassed my friends who were graduating with their master's degree in traditional on campus programs. I feel one can learn as much, if not more depending on their motivation, taking online courses. However, I would highly discourage graduate level courses in psychology because there are too many things at stake (e.g., a therapist's competence in dealing with potential life decisions of other humans). However, undergraduate courses are not designed to teach one to do actual therapy, but to lay a foundation for that work to be laid on.
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start with a ped or the gen. pract for a medical/visual/hearing exam. Then ask for reccemmendation for a psychologist (preferbly a child/clinical) for a full psychoeducational assesment.. it will include psychological testing, a socio-dev history, educational history, etc..
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Wow that one is tough. I am a clinical Psychology graduate student. Most graduate programs in clinical only offer PhD degrees so make sure you are willing to go to school for 5-6 more years (yes...5 to 6!). Also, clinical psychology programs are hot right now and are currently more difficult to get into than med school (about a 5% acceptance rate as of this past year or so). Most programs require a BA in psychology or at least a strong background in psychology. However, you can still get in! Look at programs carefully. Perhaps your unique knowledge base would compliment a certain field of psychological research, or a certain program's orientation. Lots of programs like to get students from very diverse backgrounds, so your business degree may be am unexpected strength. Best of luck!
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I agree that social sciences are a good way to go...psychology is a good base for many of the things you mentioned...you may want to consider taking some education classes and some law classes as well.\nAnd don't forget, you are able to do a major and a minor, or a double major.  This way, you can combine some of the things you are interested in, and have a more comprehensive educational experience.
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Calvin College - Psychology - Specialized Fields in Psychology  \n... though some universities offer a specialists degree which is somewhere ... only an MA degree, some schools offer doctoral programs in school psychology. ...www.calvin.edu/academic/psych/special_fields.htm \nGraduate Programs  \nSome schools also offer a doctoral degree (Ed.D.) in counselling psychology. ... by the university) -- Most universities offer a wide variety of scholarships ...instruct.uwo.ca/psychology/235b-570/programs.html \nGraduate Programs for Psychology Students  \nSome schools also offer a doctoral degree (Ed.D.) in counselling psychology. ... by the university). Most universities offer a wide variety of scholarships ...publish.uwo.ca/~laura/programs.html \nPrograms in the northeast:  \nprograms usually assume that you have only an undergraduate (Bachelor's) ... Below I list programs that offer Master's degrees in Forensic Science, which is ...webhost.bridgew.edu/EENGLANDER/forensic Programs.htm
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Royal Holloway University of London had a good reputation for psychology- excellent research etc. I did a French degree there, and that's what all the psyc. undergrads said-when they weren't accusing me of wanting to sleep with my mother and kill my father.
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Athabasca University in Alberta, Canada offers programs in psychology through correspondence.  It may be suitable for your needs.  Here is their site.
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I have a BS in Psych, and pretty much you have 2 options. Either become a lab assistant for someone with a higher degree, or go all the way to your doctoral degree in it.\n\n  A bach in psych is a wonderful thing to have - like an instruction book to the human mind - but it won't get you very far on merit.  If you find a generic job, a degree in psych will show that you are smart, and can stick with a program.\n\n    There are more physical /anatomy oriented classes that you will need to become an OT.
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All the basics for the first two years (English, Math, Science, History, etc.) Take psych and sociology electives. Specialize as you get into the 3rd, 4th and hopefully Master's level years. Need advanced degree.
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That depends on the state and college.  My college offers master's programs in Psychology and Business.  My undergrad degree is a BA in Romance Languages (Emphasis in Spanish) and I could enter either of those master's programs.  I chose the MBA.  However, I had to start with 4 "leveling courses" which are basic undergrad level business courses that are designed to get me up to a level to be ready for the graduate courses.\n\nAsk at some of your area universities and see what programs they have available.  You do not necessarily have an undergrad degree in the same field.\n\nSue