PMS Elle's Good News

[Calandale]

So, what does one need to be a practicing
psychologist? I thought that was the qualification.

[El]

So, what does one need to be a practicing
psychologist? I thought that was the qualification.

I'm not sure what exactly you're asking.  You can practice without the Ph.D or Psy.D, but you need a doctorate to actually call yourself a psychologist.  There are quite a few non-doctoral degrees out there that can do clinical-type work, including the MA in psychology, and the Master's of Social Work (which is very marketable, but doesn't appeal to me at all).  Even with the B.S. in psychology, I could probably get some kind of job in the field; however, it would probably not be the type of thing I'm hoping to do, and the pay would be shit- not to mention the fact that everyone and her sister majors in psychology because it's "interesting," even if they have no idea what they'll do with it.

[Calandale]

Ah, I see: there's a distinction between clinical and otherwise.
Sorry.

[McGiver]

PMS Elle, i am so proud of you.  you are a truly brilliant person.  i am sure that you will succeed in everything you do in life.

[El]

Ah, I see: there's a distinction between clinical and otherwise.
Sorry.

Well, clinical usually refers ot the setting:  Working in a clinic-like atmosphere.  It's what is most commonly thought of when people think "psychology," but actually there's a fuckload of other things you can do with psychology.  Research is a big one; and even future clinicials are now expected to have a basic grasp of research, as part of the scientist-practicioneer model.  It didn't make sense to me to ask that of people who wouldn't be DOING research until I actually did research.  Now, I get it (although I understood it intellectually before):  If you're going to be treating people, you need to know what treaments really work, and what treatments are popular because Dr. Phil endorses them.

PMS Elle, i am so proud of you.  you are a truly brilliant person.  i am sure that you will succeed in everything you do in life.

   Thanks. 

[Pyraxis]

Congratulations 

[Eclair]

I only just saw this...that's fantastic news.  So nice when hard work pays off.

[El]

I only just saw this...that's fantastic news.  So nice when hard work pays off.

Thanks. 

[richard]