Psychologists study the human mind and behavior through research and clinical work. There are several types of psychologists including clinical psychologists who work in hospitals and private practices providing counseling, developmental psychologists who specialize in behavior at different life stages, and industrial-organizational psychologists who work to improve productivity in the workplace. Becoming a psychologist requires a doctoral degree which takes 5-7 years of graduate study to complete after earning a bachelor's degree. While training is lengthy and expensive, psychology offers rewarding careers helping others and good financial compensation, with average yearly wages for psychologists being over $70,000.
7. Industrial-Organizational Psychologists Attempt to improve productivity and quality of life in the workplace. Involved in marketing and management research Conduct screening, training, and counseling
8. Neuropsychologists Specialize in the study of brain behavior relationships Extensive training in brain and spinal cord functions How the brain function affects cognitive activities
10. What are the work site/environment like? Clinical, school, and counseling psychologists have in private practice Animal behaviors working zoos or vets.
11. What do you like about your job? Helping other people and the rewarding feeling of it
12. Education/Training A doctoral degree 5-7 years of graduate study for doctoral degree 2 years of full-time graduate study for mater’s 8-12 years in school at the most
13. Expenses (UI) Tuition and fees - $7,765 Room and board - $8,750 (Double room with full boards (20 meals per week)) Books and supplies - $1,090 Personal expenses - $2,625 Transportation - $890 Total- $21,120
