Professional Psychology Flashcards
Educational Psychology
- Masters or doctoral level
- School of education (not Psych)
School Psychologist
- Masters degree or better
- Sometimes teaching experience
- Work in schools
Neuropsychology
Focus on individuals with brain damage
Rehabilitation Psychology
Help individuals cope with disabilities
Community Psychology
Focus on prevention on community level
Forensic Psychology
Work in legal settings
Industrial/Organizational Psychology (IO)
Help businesses run effectively
Psychiatry
- Not MPH form Psychology
- Physicians with an M.D.
- More focused on medication
Social Work (MSW)
- Not MPH from psychology
- Focus on problems with daily living
- Licensed clinical social worker
Marriage, Family, Child Counseling (MFCC, MFT)
- Various settings
- Requires a masters degree
Jobs held by MPHs
- Counselor/psychotherapist
- Assessment
- Teaching
- Research
- Consultation
- Administration
- Social action
The potential for stress can include…
Client interactions - Crises, client anger, unplanned termination, client worsening
Work setting - Paperwork colleagues and supervisors
Life events
Therapist illness, family concerns. transitions, finances
Some benefits & their dangers
Altruism Voyerism Growth Intimacy Legacy Drama Power Curiosity Reflection Creativity
What if you want to stop after undergrad?
Bachelor levil position Case workers/managers Alcohol Counselor Recreation leader Welfare officer Work in hospitals, clinics, agencies
Master’s Degree
M.A. - Master of arts M.S. - Master of science 2 years of grad school Thesis Can be licensed in some states, otherwise supervision is needed
Ph.D.
Around 4 years of clinical coursework
1 year internship
Research dissertation
Allow few students
Psy.D.
4-6 years of clinical coursework
1 year internship
Maybe dissertation
Allow many students
Bolder Model (Ph.D.)
Scientist/practitioner
Research and helpful skills
Vail Model (Psy.D.)
Professional model
Little/no research required
Licensure
After doctoral degree complete Requirements vary by state Hours of supervised or clinical work Multiple choice exam Oral Exam and case presentation Certan length of time after receiving PhD/PsyD
Why would you need to get licensed?
Protect the public
Need to establish independent professional identity
**Continuing education after licensure to keep current
Other types of regulations
Certification - Verification of completion of educational and training requirements
Registration - Register practice within state
