College and Career Research project Janel Williams Introduction

College and Career Research project Janel Williams Introduction to Business and Technology 5 th period

My Career and College �Career: psychologist �College: Armstrong State University

Career Plans and Reason of Interest �I have always felt that I can help people �I’m interested in being a psychologist because I want to be someone that people can trust and talk to

What do Psychologist do? �Psychologist give diagnostics to very emotional and mental people �They try to figure out what is wrong with their client �They give their client a list of things to do that might make them feel better �Sometimes Psychologist just sit there and listen to their clients because sometimes that’s all someone need is someone to listen to them

What type of college degree do I need to gain employment? �After earning a bachelor degree in psychology, you will need to earn a masters degree. �To become a licensed psychologist you will also need to earn a doctorate degree. �In order to work independently earn either a Ph. D or a Psy. D.

How do I see myself as a psychologist in 20 years from now? �I see myself in my own office �I would have a Ph. D. in psychology �I would be loving my job to fullest as I make other people lives better

what type of experience would I like to have in my college education? �I want to go through the stages to get to a point where I can practice independently such as: 1. Earn a Associate Degree 2. Earn Bachelor’s Degree 3. Earn Master’s Degree 4. Earn Doctoral Degree

Why did I choose the college I did? �I chose Armstrong University because it gives me a start �Department of psychology at Armstrong offers both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree. �Bachelor of science degree helps in variety of areas in psychology �Bachelor of arts degree helps to enter the work after graduation

Career Research What they do: They give diagnostics to emotional and mental people 2. What to learn: Several different psychology courses are needed in high school such as chemistry, biology, English and a basic introduction to psychology. Post-secondary education needed is Bachelors degree to a Masters degree then finally to a Doctorate degree. 3. Money and Outlook: Earing potential is $69, 280. Entry wage is 1.

Career Research Employment: Industries are counseling, clinical, developmental, educational, social, environmental, health, family, rehabilitation and etc. 5. Connections: These are some site that people in psychology would be of interest: psych central, American Psychological Association, and National Institute of Mental Health 6. Interviews: I found that there are so many specialties for psychologist such as: Developmental, Counseling, Social, Experimental, and Organizational. 4.

College Research Vital Information: The name of my college is Armstrong State University, the address is 11935 Abercorn Street, savannah, GA 31419, the phone number is (912) 344 -2576, and the website is www. armstrong. edu 2. Statistics: The population for savannah Georgia is 142, 772. 3. Tuition Expenses: Tuition is $3, 699 per year for state resident and tuition for nonresidents is $13, 461. 4. Other Expenses: Room and Board is $9, 472, Books and Supplies are $1, 500, and Other Fees are $1, 386. 1.

College Research 5. 6. 7. 8. Estimated Total Cost: Total cost for one year for state resident is $16, 057 and the total cost for four years is $64, 228. Total cost for one year for non-state resident is $25, 819 and the total cost for four years is $103, 276. Admission Requirements: SAT should be 900, ACT should be 19, and 2. 5 high school GPA. Deadlines are set annually. Application fees are $25 for residents and $50 for non-residents. Student Demographics: Average freshman GPA is 3. 24, Graduation rate is 32. 8%, 33% male/67% female, 87. 2% resident/12. 8% non-resident, 6377 undergraduate/ 724 graduate, student to faculty ratio 19: 1 Campus Life: They plenty of sports such as Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, Tennis, Golf, Soccer, and Volleyball. The also have a student government association.

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