Psychologist: Inside the Human Mind
Raymond 1
Donissa Raymond
Mrs.Peter
English 1
21 Nov.2012 Psychologist: Inside the Human Mind “We humans are complex beings. It’s not always easy to understand and explain ourselves, or change our way of thinking. That’s where the study and practice of psychology come in. Psychologists study people’s feelings, thoughts, and behavior and use this knowledge to help them function better in their day-to-day lives.” (“Psychologists”, Career Cruising). With the unpredictable work encounters and satisfying pay this occupation provides, many people are choosing the rewarding and exciting work life of a psychologist. When considering this profession, the education and training is a very important topic to think about. The responsibilities, pay, and type of working environment must also be topics to take into consideration. Being a psychologist can lead to many opportunities for professional advancement as well. For this career, education is an essential factor. Psychologists typically have doctorate degrees in psychology but some may have their master's or bachelor’s degree. Having a doctorate offers more job opportunities than others with a master’s or bachelor’s degree (Richardson 850-851). Therefore, it would be a smart decision for a person pursuing this career to continue their education in order to have more options in the psychological field. Education or Raymond 2 requirements vary by state; in private practice psychologists need a license or certification. Requirements for licensure or certification also vary by state. Most require previous experience in the field (“Psychologists”, Occupational Handbook).The level of education varies by state and specialty. The least level of education required is master’s degrees, although most psychologists seek further
Donissa Raymond
Mrs.Peter
English 1
21 Nov.2012 Psychologist: Inside the Human Mind “We humans are complex beings. It’s not always easy to understand and explain ourselves, or change our way of thinking. That’s where the study and practice of psychology come in. Psychologists study people’s feelings, thoughts, and behavior and use this knowledge to help them function better in their day-to-day lives.” (“Psychologists”, Career Cruising). With the unpredictable work encounters and satisfying pay this occupation provides, many people are choosing the rewarding and exciting work life of a psychologist. When considering this profession, the education and training is a very important topic to think about. The responsibilities, pay, and type of working environment must also be topics to take into consideration. Being a psychologist can lead to many opportunities for professional advancement as well. For this career, education is an essential factor. Psychologists typically have doctorate degrees in psychology but some may have their master's or bachelor’s degree. Having a doctorate offers more job opportunities than others with a master’s or bachelor’s degree (Richardson 850-851). Therefore, it would be a smart decision for a person pursuing this career to continue their education in order to have more options in the psychological field. Education or Raymond 2 requirements vary by state; in private practice psychologists need a license or certification. Requirements for licensure or certification also vary by state. Most require previous experience in the field (“Psychologists”, Occupational Handbook).The level of education varies by state and specialty. The least level of education required is master’s degrees, although most psychologists seek further