A career in psychology?

Question

im very intrested in the field of psychology. i just dont know what path to take yet. master, phd ect. im a soph. in college getting a bach. then what? psychologist/conselor.. psychiatrist therapist ?

the thing is im not one for drugs. im not intrested in prescribing them at all. and not intrested in medical school. (so i cant be a psychiatrist)

i admit money does play a factor and thats why i cant settle for psychologist conselour. is there a phd program where i can be a therapist that doesnt prescrib drugs? input please.

Answer 1

You can get a counselor job with dual diagnosis/eating disorder with a bachelor's degree, you can do therapy with a masters degree, or you can get a phd in clinical, which is different from a PsyD which deals with meds.

Answer 2

The Psychology Department offers two master's programs in Counseling Psychology: Licensure and Non-Licensure tracks.

http://www.framingham.edu/dgce/ma_cp_lic...

Below you can see a PhD program info Boston University

http://www.bu.edu/bulletins/grs/item03.h...

Good luck!

Answer 3

....in these days when people are suffering from pressures and mental tensions, A career in psychology is best suited and you do not need much investment also. The counseling help people and a good source of income for you.

Answer 4

Not all psychologists are therapists.  Go to apa.org to read about careers, salaries, accredited programs, etc.  Psychologists (licensed) in several states can now prescribe drugs.  That no longer differentiates a psychologist from a psychiatrist.  A Ph.D. psychologist can make a high 6 figure income if they are well trained.  Clinical psychologists are trained in diagnoses, therapy and research.  

To practice as any type of psychologist you need a minimum of a master's degree.  (retired IBM corp exec/psychologist/college professor)