Psychologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

These people study the behavior of actions that people make. They understand, explain, and change the behavior problem. They can work in schools, clinics, hospitals, and private practice. Their duties often include:

·        Diagnosing and treating problems. Interviewing and observing patients. Developing, selecting, and administering tests. Counseling patients, groups, and families. Developing mental health programs. Conducting research and teaching. Average Salary:  $45,000 - $65,000 Educational Requirements: Students should take the most challenging (AP or IB) high school courses available in English and science.  Must have licensed psychologists. To graduate programs is usually dependent on the quality of undergraduate performance in a psychology major.  Clinical psychologists must complete a two-year supervised internship to earning their doctorate and pass oral and written state qualifying exams. They must earn at least a master's degree.   Reflection: I would not like to have this job because it doesn't catch my attention.