What Is a Psychologist?

Psychologists are trained to study human behavior and mental processes. They generally focus on individual human behavior and try to find causes and patterns in their actions and thoughts. The goal of a psychologist is to understand human behavior and strive to help people cope with unproductive or destructive behavior in order to have better relationships and a better quality of life. Psychologists can work in private practices, clinics, and hospitals.

To become a psychologist you must first complete a doctoral degree, and depending on the specialty you choose you may need to complete one year of supervised experience in a clinical setting. For some psychology assistant jobs a master's degree is required, and since competition for these programs is very fierce it is recommended that your undergraduate degree have a heavy psychology focus.

Psychologists who work for large organizations earn an average of $77,010. Those who work for schools as counselors earn $64,140 per year.

If you are interested in become a professional in the Psychology Schools field, you may consider the following schools which offers Psychology Schools courses

Argosy University

Doctorate, Master, Bachelor
Master of Arts (MA) in Sport-Exercise Psychology: The Master of Arts (MA) in Sport-Exercise Psychology Program is designed to educate and train students to function as capable and ethical performance enhancement specialists. Currently offered only at Argosy University/Phoenix, this two-year degree is intended to meet the needs of students seeking employment in a variety of settings, including private practice, athletic departments, coaching, exercise/health, and education, as well as those who will ultimately pursue a doctorate degree.
Other programs available at Argosy University: Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School Psychology, Master of Arts (MA) in School Psychology, BA in Psychology, Master of Arts (MA) in Industrial Organizational Psychology, BA in Psychology - Organizational Psychology
Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, California, Virginia, Colorado, Minnesota, Washington, Tennessee, Utah

Boston University

Doctorate, Master
Doctorate in Occupational Therapy , MS for Occupational Therapy
Online School

University of Phoenix

Bachelor, Master, Associate
BS in Human Services: The Bachelor of Science in Human Services (BSHS) provides students the opportunity to learn the skills, knowledge, and attitudes of a professional human service worker. Through course work, students learn about human development, problems in human functioning, programs for helping people with their problems, advocacy and influencing public policy, and crisis intervention.
Other programs available at University of Phoenix: BS in Psychology, MS in Counseling/School Counseling, MS in Psychology, BS in Human Services Management, MS in Counseling / Marriage, Family and Child Therapy
New Mexico, Georgia, California, Florida, Hawaii, Missouri, Arizona, Wisconsin, Michigan, Virginia, Utah, Washington, Minnesota, Idaho, Oklahoma, Indiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Online School, Colorado, Oregon, Nevada, Puerto Rico, Texas, Kentucky, Illinois