Psychologist

By: Laylaa Shaheer Ms. Nguyen English IV AP/H Per.2nd

What Psychologist Do

Psychologist conduct scientific studies to study behavior and brain function. Collecting information through observations, interviews, surveys, tests, and other methods using their knowledge to increase understanding among individuals and groups. Also identify and diagnose mental, behavioral, or emotional disorders

Skills & High School Requirements

Skills Communication Patience

Organization Listening

High School Requirements

AP Psychology Sociology

Degrees & Years of Study(1)

Bachelors
Howard University for 4 Years

Requirements

ACT Composite: 21 / 26 ACT English: 21 / 27 ACT Math: 19 / 25 SAT Critical Reading: 490 / 580 SAT Math: 480 / 580 SAT Writing: 470 / 570

Degrees &Years of Study(2)

Masters &PhD University of California-Berkley Requirements G.P.A: 3.50+ GRE scores: 1100-1200+ old scoring or 300320+ new scoring

Top State & National Colleges

Top State

Centenary College of Louisiana Dillard University LSU

National Standford University University of California-Berkley University of California-Los Angleos

Salary
The

annual wage for clinical, counseling, and school psychologists is about $66,810

Job Market
Between

2010-2020 psychologist are expected to grow 22% The demand will increase as people continue to turn to psychologists to help solve or manage their problems

Work Cited

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Ince, Sarah DeWitt. "Skills You Need to Be a Psychologist | EHow." EHow. Demand Media, 20 Sept. 2010. Web. 24 Sept. 2013 "University of California Berkeley School Psychology." University of California Berkeley School Psychology. N.p., 22 Jan. 2013. Web. 24 Sept. 2013