What test do I need to take to get into a Psych Grad School?
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Most likely you would need to take the GRE. Each school has different requirements and within those universities, each individual school or program has their own requirements as well. If you know the universities you are interested in applying to, go to their websites and either find a contact to email or look at their acceptance requirements. It will usually list what they are looking for, however most schools do not have a magic number they go by, it is just a standard average. That means some people that got in did better than this number and some people who got in did worse. I even want to say most schools are not even allowed to accept or deny you based solely on your test performance. I think that is against the "law" here in Texas for state schools.
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check with the licensing state to see what is required, your university counselor, the library may have sample tests
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In Psychology, you will also need to have a fairly solid command of statistics.  THAT is the one that is probably the most direct application of math which you will need in a Psych major, so I would recommend that you focus your paper on that.  If for nothing else, you may also need statistics if you have some kind of editorial, persuasive paper, technical or business writing writing,  or really any sort of informative article.  \n\nThere may also be occasional persuasive papers for either English or Psych in which you will have to explain some sort of Logic, which can actually be expressed mathematically.  This is a side note, however, and is also a stretch.  It is probably better for you to focus your paper on simple statistics..
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This depends. Some schools just want a basic background. Some want a more elaborate background.\n\nTo best prepare yourself you should take at least the following:\nAnatomy and Physiology, microbiology, math though at least pre-calculus, enough english to write and read well, chemistry 1 year, and a psychology course.\n\nEach school will vary. Some want you to get the pre-requisite classes done BEFORE applying. Others allow you to take them concurrently, but that is harder.  Getting your tough lab sciences out of the way will help you in the long run.
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You're probably thinking of the GRE, the Graduate Record Examinations. This test is required for entrance into most MBA and graduate programs. There are plenty of online courses that help you to prepare for the exam. Just do a simple Yahoo! or other search for "GRE Preparation" and you'll find plenty of classes.
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I have my B.A. in psychology and am in finishing my first year of grad school in Marriage & Family Psychology.  If you want to be a child psychologist, you'll have to attend graduate school first. My experience is sort of similar in that I had planned to get a degree in clinical psych but decided to change to marriage and family. I have intended to be a therapist all along and this program is focused on teaching those skills--for individuals of all ages as well as couples and families.  A clinical psychologist friend of mine in private practice says I am getting better training than he did to do psychotherapy. in order to decide, you have to clarify to yourself what it is exactly that you want to do when you graduate. both degrees will give you a lot on child development, but the psych degree will involve more psychopathology, diagnosis, and treatment. psychologists can also do testing (achievement, intelligence, personality, depression, anxiety, etc.) while educators technically cannot.  hope this is relevant.
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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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Graduate School Admission Test and or Graduate Management Admissions test
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Go to your school counselor and find out what it takes to take those career choice tests. There are some psychology tests that will determine what strengths you have and how well you match certain careers. I forget the names of those tests, but most university psychology departments have them.
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While psychgrad's advice is generally sound, I think it might also be a bit misleading.  Of course anyone can conduct a study; you don't have to be in college, and you don't need the approval of any review board.  A "study" is a pretty loose term, and it could mean a lot of different things.  However, what I think psychgrad is talking about, is an experimental study with the aim of getting your results published in some sort of academic journal.  If this is really what you're going for, then, yes, you need the approval of a review board.  Very few of these sorts of studies are done by people who are not at least doing their undergraduate degree, if not a higher degree.  However, if you want to do some sort of more informal study, and perhaps try to publish your results in a local paper or something, then you don't need a review board approval and you should just go ahead.  Perhaps talk to your science teacher first, though, depending on the type of study you want to do.  This sort of thing could look really nice on a college application, as it would demonstrate that you're a real go-getter.  Also, it would just make your application stand out from the crowd.
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Psychologist Requirements:\n\nA doctoral degree usually is required for employment as an independent licensed clinical or counseling psychologist. Psychologists with a Ph.D. qualify for a wide range of teaching, research, clinical, and counseling positions in universities, health care services, elementary and secondary schools, private industry, and government. Psychologists with a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree usually work in clinical positions or in private practices, but they also sometime teach, conduct research, or carry out administrative responsibilities.\n\nA doctoral degree generally requires 5 to 7 years of graduate study. The Ph.D. degree culminates in a dissertation based on original research. Courses in quantitative research methods, which include the use of computer-based analysis, are an integral part of graduate study and are necessary to complete the dissertation. The Psy.D. may be based on practical work and examinations rather than a dissertation. In clinical or counseling psychology, the requirements for the doctoral degree include at least a 1-year internship.\n\nA specialist degree is required in most States for an individual to work as a school psychologist, although a few States still credential school psychologists with master’s degrees. A specialist (Ed.S.) degree in school psychology requires a minimum of 3 years of full-time graduate study (at least 60 graduate semester hours) and a 1-year internship. Because their professional practice addresses educational and mental health components of students’ development, school psychologists’ training includes coursework in both education and psychology.\n\nPersons with a master’s degree in psychology may work as industrial-organizational psychologists. They also may work as psychological assistants under the supervision of doctoral-level psychologists and may conduct research or psychological evaluations. A master’s degree in psychology requires at least 2 years of full-time graduate study. Requirements usually include practical experience in an applied setting and a master’s thesis based on an original research project.\n\nCompetition for admission to graduate psychology programs is keen. Some universities require applicants to have an undergraduate major in psychology. Others prefer only coursework in basic psychology with courses in the biological, physical, and social sciences and in statistics and mathematics.\n\nA bachelor’s degree in psychology qualifies a person to assist psychologists and other professionals in community mental health centers, vocational rehabilitation offices, and correctional programs. Bachelor’s degree holders may work as research or administrative assistants for psychologists. Some work as technicians in related fields, such as marketing research. Many find employment in other areas, such as sales or business management.\n\nIn the Federal Government, candidates having at least 24 semester hours in psychology and one course in statistics qualify for entry-level positions. However, competition for these jobs is keen because this is one of the few areas in which one can work as a psychologist without an advanced degree.\n\nThe American Psychological Association (APA) presently accredits doctoral training programs in clinical, counseling, and school psychology, as well as accrediting institutions that provide internships for doctoral students in school, clinical, and counseling psychology. The National Association of School Psychologists, with the assistance of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, also is involved in the accreditation of advanced degree programs in school psychology.\n\nPsychologists in independent practice or those who offer any type of patient care—including clinical, counseling, and school psychologists—must meet certification or licensing requirements in all States and the District of Columbia. Licensing laws vary by State and by type of position and require li
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Graduate Record Examinations.  Many graduate programs require you take this test, which is similar to the SAT.
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As long as you can get 3 good letters of recommendation (probably not a problem given your research record), you stand more than a chance at getting in to a graduate program.  Indeed, you may stand a good chance into getting into a highly-ranked program, especially with having publications as an undergrad.  I wouldn't hold back in applying to any school you are interested in attending.  Having some backup options is always a good idea, but you still may be pleasantly surprised.\n\nAs for interviews, it doesn't seem like there is as much emphasis on them for experimental psych programs compared to clinical programs, so I wouldn't think this will be too much of a problem.  I only had one school call me to ask me some questions about my research statement, while the other schools that phoned me just called to tell me that I had been accepted.  That said, I would recommend keeping your application materials handy at all times just in case you do get a call (the one that called blindsided me on a Saturday night).  If you have your research statement in front of you, it may help you keep your train of thought so you don't get flustered or speechless.\n\nIf you have to go in for a face-to-face interview, or end up attending a few recruitment trips, taking some brief notes with you about your interests or particular questions you wish to ask faculty will help keep you focused and break the ice.  My program actually provides recruits with a list of questions to ask should they be at a loss for words.  Finally, keep in mind that a lot of people in academics are rather socially awkward, so they will understand if you appear nervous.\n\nGood luck with applying!
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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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You have to be accepted first and some schools will require you to score a certain # of points on the GRE or LSAT (for law school), while other schools will take you without a GRE (this can also vary within the same school depending on the specific program you are trying to get into).  There is no requirement that says you must get your Master's at the same school as your Bachelors (I certainly didn't) but just because you have a Bachelors is no guarantee that you can get into a Master's program at any school you want.  You will not have to take extra classes, but you may have to take the GRE (or other entrance exam) or submit a writing sample, have a certain undergrad GPA, etc.
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You can pursue a master's degree in nutrition, as well as a PhD, however there is a license you will need to acquire as a Registered Dietitian, which any accredited master's program will offer.  As a Registered Dietitian you can educate people on proper nutrition.  Many registered dietitians do not go into research though.  As a biochemist, you don't necessarily advise people on nutrition, but you can go into research on metabolism (mainly as a PhD), or toxicology.  As for the GRE subject test for pharmacology, you would probably want to take the chemistry subject test.  It would be best to even call the schools you are thinking of applying to and asking their admissions dept. their advice on which subject test to take.  Good Luck!
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If you are talking about high school guidance counseling:\n\nMajor in Psychlogy with an education minor  \n                          OR\nMajor in Educaction with a Psychology/Sociology minor.\n\nYou will need to take (and pass) a state exam from your department of education (usually called a Praxis) in your last semester of college.