Counseling psychologists focus on: - Healthy aspects and strengths of clients (whether being seen as individuals, couples, families, groups or organizations). - Environmental/situational influences (how cultural, gender and lifestyle issues shape people’s experiences and concerns).I ssues of diversity and social justice (e.g., advocacy). - The role of career and work in peoples’ lives.
Complete a Bachelor’s degree. Some doctoral programs encourage a degree in psychology. - Complete an APA approved doctoral degree program in Professional Psychology *Some programs require a Masters degree in Psychology before entry into the doctoral program.
Complete a Bachelor’s degree. Some doctoral programs encourage a degree in psychology. - Complete an APA approved doctoral degree program in Professional Psychology *Some programs require a Masters degree in Psychology before entry into the doctoral program. Licensure/Certification: Counseling Psychologists must: - Complete a doctoral degree program in Professional Psychology from a program accredited by the APA - Complete an approved one-year full-time or two-year half-time internship program is required - Two or more years of post-doctoral professional experience. Additional information about licensure requirements can be found on the American Board of Professional Psychology website at www.abpp.org
The median annual salary for psychologists was $77,030 in May 2017. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $42,330, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $124,520.
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American Psychological Association. (2019). Counseling Psychology. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/ed/graduate/specialize/counseling
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. (2019). Psychologists. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/psychologists.htm
