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- Information about Graduate Education
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- Clinical Psychologist
Psychopathology
- Industrial Organizational Psychologist Employment/Organization
- Social Psychologist Social Behavior
- Cognitive Psychologist Thinking and Perception
- Health Psychologist Promotion of good health
- School Psychologist Children and Intelligence
- Counseling Psychologist “Day-to-day Problems”
- Neuro/Physiological Psychologist Understanding of the brain
- Sports Psychologist Understanding the dynamics of sports
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- Usually a 2 year program.
- Extensive training in practical experience with some emphasis on
research.
- With a master’s degree you are not a psychologist, but a therapist.
- Hard to get reimbursement from insurance companies, almost impossible.
- It is very difficult to get an academic position.
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- A Ph.D., degree is very research oriented. Programs train you primarily
in research, but you do have an internship where you will receive
practical experience.
- It is very difficult to get accepted to a Ph.D., program depending on
number of applicants, and other important factors such as GRE scores,
letters of recommendation, and GPA.
- A Ph.D., degree is usually required for academic and research positions.
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- Know your program: What is it that this program has that makes you want
to go there? Research your program as much as you can.
- How to finance your education: Look into loans,
fellowships/scholarships, and research/ teaching assistantships.
- APA accreditation: The American Psychological Association accredits
programs that meet acceptable professional training standards.
- When to apply: Schools vary in their deadlines, although most rage from
January 1 through February 15.
- Number of applications to submit: It depends, because there is no magic figure for
number of programs to apply. You can apply to 1 program, and get
accepted, but you can also apply to 20, and not get accepted...
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- Application Materials: Test scores from either Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) are usually required.
- Transcripts: Usually required by most schools detailing your work at
each institution you have attended.
- Letters of Recommendation: 3 or 4 letters of recommendation are also
usually required by most schools. Ask your psychology professors!
- Experience: Not essential, but always a plus. Evidence of research and
practical experience suggest that you are involved, and show a positive
sign of your potential for professional growth.
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