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Psychology Career Requirements

Psychology career requirements are as varied as psychology careers. The study of the human mind and behavior leads to careers in counseling and therapy, research, teaching, court testimony, and more. Your chosen niche will determine how you prepare for a psychology career.

Counseling and Therapy
Counseling and therapy careers all require some form of graduate education, culminating in a master degree, Ph.D., or M.D.
    Psychiatrists begin their careers in medical school, turning to mental health only in the final three years, during a psychiatry residency. They offer mental health therapy and may prescribe medication.

    Clinical Psychologists spend five-to-seven years in postgraduate training, studying psychological theory and methods. After attaining their Ph.D. or Psy.D., they complete a one-year internship.

    School Psychologists complete graduate-level specialist degree, the Ed.S., which requires three years of study and a one-year internship.

    Licensed Social Workers (LSW) and Marriage, Family, and Child Counselors enter the counseling field with a two-year master degree and clinical experience.
All practicing psychologists must be licensed by the state. Licensure requirements vary, but include both supervised work experience and an exam.

Research and Teaching
Psychology careers in research and teaching call for a Ph.D. Unlike master degree, Psy.D., and M.D. programs, which emphasize clinical practice, Ph.D. programs focus on psychology theory and research.

Other Psychology Careers
Psychology expertise has applications in many walks of life, including the judicial system, journalism, and business. Requirements vary widely. Some psychologists transition into expert witness careers, most of which require academic or research experience. Market research typically has a lower bar to entry--even a bachelor degree in psychology can qualify you for a career in marketing.

Psychology is fundamental to any human endeavor--a degree in psychology qualifies you for an array of career paths.


The following colleges offer programs that can help you become qualified for a Psychology career:
  Walden University

If you're serious about your future, get serious about the online school you choose. This prestigious university is renowned for its stellar graduate programs as well as its one-on-one relationships with students just like you. This accredited university offers programs in Business, Management, Education, Psychology and Health and Human services.

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  Northcentral University

Earn your degree online and boost your career at Northcentral University. We offer online doctoral and master's degree programs in education, behavioral and health sciences, and business. With completely online classes and no residency requirements, our degree programs are designed to meet the needs of a diverse population of adult learners who want to learn on their own schedule, at any time from anywhere.

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  Grand Canyon University

Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University quickly developed into a teacher education college, and soon formed other exceptional programs in the sciences, nursing, business, music, Christian studies and the arts. As the city of Phoenix expanded around Grand Canyon University, the University grew along with the city to become one of the premier metropolitan private universities in the nation. Grand Canyon University consistently maintains its tradition of excellence in all disciplines, and preserves that exceptional tradition in its online programs, which began in 2000.

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  Independence University

From Associate's and Bachelor's to Master's degrees in health education and business, with Independence University you can achieve greater success through distance learning that suits your busy schedule. Continue working and earning as you pursue your online degree.

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  Golden Gate University

For more than 100 years, Golden Gate University has helped people advance their careers. Earn your certificate, bachelor's, or master's degree in business, taxation or technology. Learn how to address current and future challenges from industry experts, network with students and graduates in your chosen field, and take advantage of flexible online, in-person or combined programs. Start today.

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  Liberty University

We keep our tuition affordable because it is an integral part of the overall mission for our university. The vision of our Chancellor, Jerry Falwell Jr., is to keep Liberty's Distance Learning Program affordable so as many individuals as possible can experience a Christ-centered education and become equipped for excellence, professionally as well as spiritually.

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  Post University

Prepare for a brighter future by earning your degree online or on campus at Post University. Founded in 1890, Post University has a proud heritage of empowering students to become leaders in their chosen fields. Select from a variety of career-track programs in fields such as Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Criminal justice, Finance, Legal Studies, Legal Nurse Consulting, Management, Marketing, and HR Management.

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  Argosy University

To succeed in today's competitive workforce, you need a solid foundation of knowledge - and the power to put it to work. And that's exactly what an Argosy University education offers. Drawing upon our more than 30-year history of granting degrees in professional psychology, Argosy University has developed a curriculum that focuses on interpersonal skills and practical experience alongside academic learning. Because getting a degree is one thing. Succeeding, quite another.

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