All About Me: Psychology
by Robyn Tellefsen
Psychology, which is the study of human and animal behavior, seeks to understand and explain both normal and abnormal behavior, development, mental ability, perception, and individual differences. Psychologists are also concerned with the prevention and solution of individual and social problems.
Because it considers the attitudinal, behavioral, mental, and motivational characteristics of individuals, psychology has many subdivisions and areas of specialization. Among the major branches of psychology are clinical, cognitive, developmental, educational, organizational, and social psychology; behavioral neuroscience; and psychometrics and statistics.
Undergraduate psychology degrees
An undergraduate psychology degree program typically includes courses in abnormal behavior; developmental, physiological, and social psychology; learning and cognition; personality; and statistics. As an undergraduate, you won't specialize but will be exposed to all areas of the field.
Undergraduate psychology employment
A variety of jobs are open to those with a psychology degree at the bachelor's level. Possibilities exist in academic, government, and industrial labs; in personnel and related work in business and industry; as well as some types of corrections, counseling, job analysis, and social service agencies.
Because psychology provides a comprehensive understanding of human behavior, the scientific background and conceptual abilities of graduates are appealing to many employers. Those who can use computers effectively in working on problems whose solutions require psychological knowledge and training will find their skills especially in demand.
Graduate psychology degrees
In order to be a professional psychologist, you must attain at least a master's degree in the field. Most areas of study, especially clinical psychology, are becoming increasingly competitive and often require five years or more to obtain a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.).
The Ph.D. is the oldest doctorate and is generally regarded as the research degree. The Psy.D. is a professional psychology degree that prepares you for practice, with less extensive research training. According to the American Psychological Association, about 75 percent of all doctoral degrees in psychology are Ph.D.s. Almost half of all doctoral degrees are in clinical psychology.
Graduate psychology employment
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of psychologists is expected to grow 15 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations. Median annual earnings of clinical, counseling, and school psychologists in May 2006 were $59,440; the highest 10 percent earned more than $102,730. Median annual earnings of industrial-organizational psychologists in May 2006 were $86,420; the highest 10 percent earned more than $139,620.
Earn a psychology degree, and learn more about the people in your world--including yourself.
Because it considers the attitudinal, behavioral, mental, and motivational characteristics of individuals, psychology has many subdivisions and areas of specialization. Among the major branches of psychology are clinical, cognitive, developmental, educational, organizational, and social psychology; behavioral neuroscience; and psychometrics and statistics.
Undergraduate psychology degrees
An undergraduate psychology degree program typically includes courses in abnormal behavior; developmental, physiological, and social psychology; learning and cognition; personality; and statistics. As an undergraduate, you won't specialize but will be exposed to all areas of the field.
Undergraduate psychology employment
A variety of jobs are open to those with a psychology degree at the bachelor's level. Possibilities exist in academic, government, and industrial labs; in personnel and related work in business and industry; as well as some types of corrections, counseling, job analysis, and social service agencies.
Because psychology provides a comprehensive understanding of human behavior, the scientific background and conceptual abilities of graduates are appealing to many employers. Those who can use computers effectively in working on problems whose solutions require psychological knowledge and training will find their skills especially in demand.
Graduate psychology degrees
In order to be a professional psychologist, you must attain at least a master's degree in the field. Most areas of study, especially clinical psychology, are becoming increasingly competitive and often require five years or more to obtain a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.).
The Ph.D. is the oldest doctorate and is generally regarded as the research degree. The Psy.D. is a professional psychology degree that prepares you for practice, with less extensive research training. According to the American Psychological Association, about 75 percent of all doctoral degrees in psychology are Ph.D.s. Almost half of all doctoral degrees are in clinical psychology.
Graduate psychology employment
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of psychologists is expected to grow 15 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations. Median annual earnings of clinical, counseling, and school psychologists in May 2006 were $59,440; the highest 10 percent earned more than $102,730. Median annual earnings of industrial-organizational psychologists in May 2006 were $86,420; the highest 10 percent earned more than $139,620.
Earn a psychology degree, and learn more about the people in your world--including yourself.
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