Student Success Statement

Psychologist

Duties and responsibilities: Job Description. Psychologists study the human mind. Their research helps us understand behavior, memory and mental health disorders. Through counseling and experimentation, psychologists work to promote safety, understanding and good mental health.

Salary: $38,772- $122,849

Education: At the doctoral level, students may choose from a Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Psychology program, depending on personal interests. They may consider Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs accredited by the American Psychological Association, which accredits programs and internships for clinical, counseling and school psychology. Some state-licensing committees require applicants to hold a degree from an APA-accredited program.

Demand for this Profession: Bachelor’s, Master’s Degree, PHD or PsyD

Reflection:I would like to be a psychologist because I can help people with problems so I can come up with a solution to their problem.