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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.
Psychologists work in schools, clinics, hospitals, and private practice.
They can specialize in clinical, educational, quantitative, developmental,
social, experimental, and industrial-organizational psychology. Their
duties often include:
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| Average Salary: $45,000 - $65,000 | |
| Educational Requirements: | |
| Students should prepare for a career in psychology by taking the most
challenging (AP or IB) high school courses available, especially in 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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| For More Information: | |
| American Psychology Association
750 1st St. NE Washington, D.C. 20002 (202) 336-5500 |
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| National Association of School Psychologists
8455 Colesville Rd. #1000 Silver Springs, MD 20910 |
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