Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Week 3 Blog

I want to major in Psychology, and three jobs related to this are psychiatrist, social worker, and forensic psychologist.

The average pay for a psychiatrist is $163,660 per year. This salary is higher in more urban areas. It requires a bachelor's degree, a medical degree, and a residency. People who have this job tend to be disciplined and compassionate.

The average pay for a social worker is $40,000 to $50,000. Urban areas pay more. Education required is a Bachelor of Social Work, but individuals with psychology degrees can find entry-level work. People who have this job tend to be compassionate, empathetic, and dependable.

The average pay for a forensic psychologist is $60,000 and $70,000 annually for entry-level positions. Salary is higher in urban areas. Education required is a doctoral degree in psychology, usually in clinical or counseling psychology.Then you need board certification. People who have this job are critical thinkers and good communicators.



2 comments:

  1. Wow, these are pretty interesting. Looking at these professions almost makes me want to reconsider mine. They are pretty cool ideas, I especially like the forensic psychologist because it sounds pretty risky. I think its pretty brave of you to want to deal with criminals.

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  2. These are really interesting professions. I think being a psychiatrist would be really interesting and it's a good job to have, because if you get a medical degree and decide you don't want to be a psychiatrist, there are still so many other back-up options for you. They all sound like interesting professions and they're all pretty well paying, so good ideas!

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