School Psychologist Career
In the vast field of Psychological studies there are an enormous number of job opportunities. Many job opportunities require certain degrees, titles, or certificates in order to qualify for the position. Today the focus is going to be on one job position and all of its prerequisites; this position is that of a school psychologist. Many people think that a school psychologist just listens to student but in reality their job is much more than that. School psychologists are also responsible for analyzing students test scores to validate them for special services if needed. (Guerrero 2013) Each day these school psychologists have lists of responsibilities exceeding the basic meetings with students. Here are a few to allow a greater understanding
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Typically psychologists are viewed as making a good amount of money in their field since they can make their own rates in private practice, this being said a school psychologist in the state of Rhode Island can earn anywhere from $39,060 all the way up to $110,410 while the median paid school psychologist earned $67,880 according The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) in 2011. (Guerrero 2013)
Even those that do not have the urge to continue into the psychology field can see the appeal of a job that only requires an individual to work eight months of the year. Something like that would draw my attention immediately if I were younger and just starting my schooling. Another ear catching part of this profession is that as a psychologist you listen to people and help them to understand things they cannot on their …show more content…
The most basic qualification for an individual to become a school psychologist requires this person to graduate with an advanced degree, such as a masters or higher, in an approved program in School Psychology, and the second is “Twelve (12) semester hours of education course work in each of the following content areas: Foundations of Education, Introduction to Education of the Exceptional Child, Curriculum and Instruction, and Reading” (NASP 2012) Once these requirements are met a Certificate of Eligibility for Employment (CEE) is issued and employment must be found in three years or a new certificate must be
Typically psychologists are viewed as making a good amount of money in their field since they can make their own rates in private practice, this being said a school psychologist in the state of Rhode Island can earn anywhere from $39,060 all the way up to $110,410 while the median paid school psychologist earned $67,880 according The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) in 2011. (Guerrero 2013)
Even those that do not have the urge to continue into the psychology field can see the appeal of a job that only requires an individual to work eight months of the year. Something like that would draw my attention immediately if I were younger and just starting my schooling. Another ear catching part of this profession is that as a psychologist you listen to people and help them to understand things they cannot on their …show more content…
The most basic qualification for an individual to become a school psychologist requires this person to graduate with an advanced degree, such as a masters or higher, in an approved program in School Psychology, and the second is “Twelve (12) semester hours of education course work in each of the following content areas: Foundations of Education, Introduction to Education of the Exceptional Child, Curriculum and Instruction, and Reading” (NASP 2012) Once these requirements are met a Certificate of Eligibility for Employment (CEE) is issued and employment must be found in three years or a new certificate must be