Careers In Counseling

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to review and discuss state licensure and certification requirements for the professional practice of psychology. It will address the different occupations within psychology that are regulated by state licensure and certification; the specific requirements for a master’s and doctoral level clinician; intended emphasis area, interested in this area; any anticipated potential career opportunities and ultimate goal for future degree. It will address strengths and weaknesses at this time and to enhance your areas of strength and address any areas of weakness. Furthermore it will discuss techniques widely utilized include multiple association memberships, advanced/continuing education courses, and association
There are only a couple of states that allow you to prescribe medication as a psychologist. Many individuals take this route because of the higher level it allows one to begin at, others for the particular specialized area of career one decides to get in. These individuals are held to a higher level of standard and their expectations are also higher due to the lengthy amount of education and experience they bring.
In a study done at Rutgers University they found that “A greater number of Ph.D. alumni received "other honors and awards," and Psy.D. graduates did not out-perform Ph.D”( Biondo, 2010). The study in itself, although just one study, shows that the only difference lies in the choice that an individual wants to take. There are few differences in the Ph.D and the Psy.D but the main question is what direction you want career moving toward. Most Ph.D programs focus more on research while most Psy.D programs prepare for psychology practice (Tartakovsky,
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