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 …
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. …
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 subject, …
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 don’t have any social skills …
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 …
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 programs, topics …
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 …
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 …
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 as industrial-organizational psychologists, …
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 …