Psychology

“Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.”

– Sigmund Freud

Overview

So, what’s on your mind? If that’s the kind of thing you like to ask others – and you care how they respond – a career in psychology might be very rewarding. Becoming a psychologist requires earning a post-graduate degree (Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, or Psy.D), while a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling, Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology or even a Bachelor of Science in Psychology may be sufficient to land a job as a counselor. Now, how does that make you feel?  Hopefully, like getting your accredited online psychology degree from one of the nation's top online universities.

Psychology: Career Insights

• Like working on your own? Almost half of all psychologists are self-employed.
• Becoming a licensed clinical or counseling psychologist almost always requires a doctoral degree – so hope you’re not afraid of commitment.
• More than half of counselors hold a master’s degree; all require a license from the state in which they practice.

Psychologist

Psychologists are trained – and well-paid – to discover what makes us tick. Why do we behave the way we do, and can undesirable behaviors be changed. The clinical psychologist may work independently or as part of a group practice or hospital, helping mentally and emotionally disturbed clients. Counseling psychologists help people deal with the ordinary challenges of their daily lives, while social psychologists examine the interactions between people, their peers, and their environment. Industrial-organizational (I/O) psychologists bring the knowledge and methods of psychology to the workplace in order to boost morale and increase productivity.

Counselor

Counselors also help people with their issues, but typically they are less focused on deep-seated behaviors and more interested in specific solutions to defined problems. Marriage counselors and family counselors help couples and families work through problems in their relationships, whereas vocational counselors help people make decisions related to careers and employment. Mental health counselors help individuals deal with addictions, substance abuse and other destructive behaviors, while rehabilitation counselors focus on helping individuals cope with their disabilities.

If your dream is to pursue a career in psychology, find out how an accredited online M.A. in Professional Counseling, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Ph.D in Professional Psychology or Master of Science in Professional Psychology could help you find a job as a psychologist or counselor. In addition to degrees, accredited online graduate certificates are available in addiction psychology, career counseling, clinical supervision, community counseling, family psychology, forensic psychology, geriatric psychology, healthy psychology, police psychology, school counseling, and sport psychology.

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Walden University, serving the higher education needs of professionals since 1970, is an accredited graduate institution offering advanced degrees online.  Their degree programs include management, public administration, education, public health, human services, psychology, and more. Their faculty is experienced and the curriculum is rigorous. The Walden distance-learning approach optimizes relevance and depth of learning by encouraging students to share experiences with peers around the world.

Walden University Advantages:

• Expert Faculty
• Flexible Online Classes
• Support from Personal Advisors
• Apply Coursework to Your Career

Walden University Online Master Degrees in Psychology

• M.S. in Psychology
• M.S. in Psychology/Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Walden University Online Post Graduate Degrees in Psychology

• Ph.D. in  Human Services/Clinical Social Work
• Ph.D. in Human Services/Counseling
• Ph.D. in Human Services/Family Studies and Intervention Strategies
• Ph.D. in Psychology
• Ph.D. in Psychology/General Educational Psychology
• Ph.D. in Psychology/General Research Psychology
• Ph.D. in Psychology/Clinical Psychology (Licensure)
• Ph.D. in Psychology/Counseling Psychology (Licensure)
• Ph.D. in Psychology/Health Psychology
• Ph.D. in Psychology/Organizational Psychology
• Ph.D. in Psychology/School Psychology (Licensure)

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Click here for a complete list of accredited Psychology degree programs online

The following accredited schools, colleges and universities offer psychology degree programs:

Capella University	Stratford Career Institute
Prof. Career Development Institute	Walden University

Psychology Related Links

The following links are useful for students in online psychology degree programs, clinical psychology, counseling training and more.

Alley Dog

The site dedicated to helping you succeed in school and enjoy psychology.  This is an amazing resource for traditional students of psychology and those enrolled in online psychology degree programs.

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