Clinical Psychology Education RequirementsMay 2, 2013 – 01:22 pm
Clinical psychologists help clients deal with problems. Creatas Images/Creatas/Getty Images Psychology is broadly defined as the study of the human mind and its functions, and over time, the field has become divided into three sub-disciplines: clinical, counseling and research psychology. Clinical and counseling psychology are similar in that both involve diagnostic and therapeutic interaction between the psychologist and the client, but clinical…
Jobs in Clinical PsychologyJune 26, 2014 – 12:24 pm
There are a number of different places that a person can find work as a clinical psychologist. There has been a fair increase in mental health problems as a result of a number of causes such as anxiety from the financial crisis, the increase in prison populations, and even people staying in school longer. The violence and numerous wars that are occurring are also having an effect on people. Job related stress is also another factor in people seeking…
Clinical Psychology FactsJanuary 31, 2015 – 01:41 pm
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median salary for clinical psychologists is $67, 650. Actual salaries vary greatly based on location, specialization, years of experience and other factors. Compare psychology salaries below: Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014-15 Occupational Outlook Handbook. *The salary information listed is based on a national average, unless noted. Actual salaries may vary greatly based on specialization…
What is Clinical Psychology Definition?April 12, 2014 – 07:04 am
Clinical psychology: A professional specialty concerned with diagnosing and treating diseases of the brain, emotional disturbance, and behavior problems. Psychologists can only use talk therapy as treatment; you must see a psychiatrist or other medical doctor to be treated with medication. Psychologists may have a master s degree (MA) or doctorate (PhD) in psychology. They may also have other qualifications, including Board certification and additional…
Clinical Psychology DoctorateNovember 5, 2014 – 08:21 am
Promoting Mental Health and Serving Society The doctoral program in clinical psychology employs the scholar-practitioner model of professional training and prepares students to become licensed clinical psychologists, serving the community through applied clinical practice. It is accredited by the American Psychological Association. Program Length / Units 4 years / 82 units Unit Cost $1440 Start Terms Fall Campus Location West Los Angeles Through clinically…
Air Force Clinical PsychologyMay 24, 2014 – 04:12 pm
Career Description The Air Force community is made up of families from all walks of life, and they can have the same ups and downs as civilian families. As an Air Force Clinical Psychologist, you ll help Airmen, their spouses and their children address the full spectrum of psychological conditions. And since you won t have the burdens of running a practice, you ll spend more of your time helping patients get healthy. Career Tasks Diagnose and treat…
Clinical Psychologist QualificationsMarch 30, 2013 – 02:49 pm
In order to become a qualified clinical psychologist you will usually need to hold a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited psychology degree with a degree classification of 2:1 or above, although some courses will accept a 2:2 and a Masters degree. For a full list of psychology courses in the UK, search . If your course is not accredited or your degree is not in psychology, you can obtain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) in one…
