Can anyone tell me what type of jobs I can apply to when I complete my MS?

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I am currently enrolled in a MS in Psychology program, and it is not any specialty and is not geared towards therapy/licensing. Just wondering if I could get some opinions/advice on what types of jobs I would be qualified for when I complete my degree?

Thanks

 

[lookitssara]

A masters in a "general" (not counseling, not I/O, etc) correct? I think that your best bet would be

1) Research assistant/associate at a university or institute
2) Teach at a community college

Maybe, if you took courses in measurement/assessment, you could assist in that at a mental health center.

 

[Washoe]

There are a few options available to you. As a general APA (American Psychological Association) an MS is the first degree that will allow you to work unsupervised. The rule was initially intended for clinical psychologist but has since expanded to other fields.

Here are some suggestions:

1) research as stated from other poster

2) teaching. You can also teach at the University level. I work at the University of Miami and they also hire MS level Faculty, although they are paid less.

3) You don't have to be licensed as a clinical psychologist if you work as an educator an not as a clinician. the term "educational psychologist" is often misunderstood as meaning faculty. Typically an educational psychologist is someone who teaches skills. For example an educational sport psychologist might teach athletes arousal regulation skills, or imagery skills. Here in Miami for example an Sport psychologist who works with golf athletes can make $200 an hour.

What I mean to say is don't get blocked in thinking that you can only teach or do research. There's a lot out there.

Good luck!

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

Just a caution about terminology......there are certain protected terms that cannot be used without the requisite training. Psychologist is a protected term, so before you use that title, make sure to check with the licensing board in your state.

Here is what FL defines as a psychologist, per their licensure requirements:
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes..._Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0490/Sec005.HTM

School Psychologist is a bit more confusing, but in general when you use the term "psychologist" it implies doctoral level training.