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Career Profile - School Psychology

Thursday November 22, 2007
If you have an interest in child development and education, you might want to consider a career in school psychology. School psychologists work within the educational system to help children with emotional, social, and academic issues. The goal of school psychology is to collaborate with parents, teachers, and students to promote a healthy learning environment that focuses on the needs of children.

Before you decide on a career in school psychology, you need to consider your interests and goals. Do you want to work in a school setting? Do you want to pursue a master's or doctorate degree? Such factors can play an important role in your choice of a graduate program or area of specialization.

Learn more about training, typical salaries, benefits, and downsides in this profile of careers in school psychology.

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September 1, 2006 at 11:00 pm
(1) ced19 says:

Actually, I plan to take a second course and it would be Psychology. I was once a pre-school teacher and I loved it. So in order for me to be competent on my job in case I go back teaching kids. I would probably take up Psychology.

November 29, 2007 at 10:40 am
(2) sharene says:

I wanna study psychology and be rich. :]

December 10, 2008 at 11:50 am
(3) alex says:

i think it is very interesting helping kids with problems children make the world a better place to live

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