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When you start the search for the right Masters in Psychology program, you may notice that schools will list whether or not they are accredited. Accreditation is an important factor to take into consideration when you start comparing programs, but …

One of the most significant and revealing aspects of your graduate education will be discerning your theoretical orientation. As you progress through your graduate training, you will take a course – or many courses – that will explain …

Those who want to practice psychology should consider earning their Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology) degree. The Psy.D. is different from the Ph.D. in psychology in as such that it is more clinical, rather than research-based. Thus, if you want to …

The field of psychology is part of the larger social sciences. Graduates in this discipline may find themselves drawn to a career in medical facilities, hospitals, academic settings, or the world of research. With a Master’s degree in this …

For a business to be successful, the organization must take into account certain aspects of human behavior and how they can impact productivity. This is the idea behind the field of organizational psychology. Organizational psychologists, also known …

Someone who holds a masters in health psychology is at the forefront of preventing disease, coping with chronic illnesses and maintaining overall wellness. They have incredible responsibilities, which is also reflected in the educational …

Selfies are popping up everywhere throughout the world of social media, and these days even some of the world’s most popular celebrities are jumping on the bandwagon. While some people love them, others hate them, although they are still as …

Whether you already have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or are just starting to think about your eventual career path but haven’t started college yet, you might be thinking about Psychology. Getting a Master’s degree …

They call it “social” media – but popular stereotypes say that, in reality, it’s leaving us alienated from one another. Kids these days, everyone says, don’t go outside, are introverted, plastered to their screens, and …

Do you enjoy helping other people, especially people with a variety of health, income and emotional challenges? And do you like to make a good income at the same time? Then perhaps you should consider getting your Master’s in Social Work, or MSW. …

Given all of the advances in counseling, such as with new approaches to cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure response therapy, this is one of the best times in recent history to enter this exciting field. Another major advance is a recent shift …

Being a social worker in Arizona is a very interesting career. You will first need to obtain your master’s in social work, however, after which you can start the process of getting licensed through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health …

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected that the field of social work will grow by around 20% over the next ten years. The average salary is just over $44,000 per year, which is not as high as most would expect. Nevertheless, …

You’d think psychology schools would be at the forefront when it comes to social media. After all, it’s hard to miss the way social media is changing the way people communicate and interact with one another. However, the truth is that …

If you are interested in the psychology of athletes or aspiring athletes, or in researching the things that motivate these people to succeed, then a sports psychology degree program may just be right for you. In many positions, it will be required …

Marriage, couple and family psychology is the science that looks at how people in family relationships co-exist. Within these settings, certain stress factors can affect the relationship, such as financial difficulties, infidelity, children with …

If you are interested in finding out why people behave in certain ways when they work in a company or any organization, then an industrial/organizational psychology degree program may be the most suitable for you. More and more people are now …

The field of general psychology looks at behavioral disorders and general human behavior. A student will be instructed on the development of the mind, the way people absorb knowledge and the different things that motivate people. Within these …

If you would like to use psychology in a field that studies legal procedures, crime and justice, then forensic psychology may be just right for you. One of the things forensic psychologists work on is criminal profiling. However, you may also …

A number of different institutions now offer online counseling psychology degree programs. These programs teach people how to counsel others in a variety of situations. The focus is on talking therapies, helping people to find solutions for their …