Project 1 Different Types of Psychologists Jessica Knupp

Project 1: Different Types of Psychologists Jessica Knupp

Educational Psychologists Overview • Educational Psychologists are experts on the science behind how people learn. • They are researchers and can be educators or consultants. • Educational psychologists are usually hired by schools to work with staff and administration to implement successful learning programs for the students. http: //www. psychologist-license. com/types-of-psychologists/educationalpsychologist. html#context/api/listings/prefilter http: //www. psychology. org/careers/educational-psychologist/#what-is https: //everlief. co. uk/services/educational-psychology/

Educational Psychologists Overview • Most of their training is spent learning to administer assessments and preparing to meet state licensing requirements. • An educational psychologist may not be qualified to provide diagnostic assessments to children, but can still be qualified to analyze data and identify problems in a school district. • They may collect and study many forms of data in order to make recommendations for improved performance. http: //www. psychologist-license. com/types-of-psychologists/educationalpsychologist. html#context/api/listings/prefilter http: //alternativestoteaching-couk. webs. com/outsideofschool. htm

Educational Psychologists Skills and Competencies • Data Analysis and Evaluation • Critical Thinking • Research • Discretion • Mathematics • Interpersonal • Information Technology http: //www. psychology. org/careers/educational-psychologist/#what-is https: //www. liverpool. ac. uk/management/research/

Educational Psychologists Education • Educational Psychologists must either get their master’s or doctorate in order to practice. • At the master’s level, educational psychology may be combined along with developmental psychology. This level may be sought out by educators wanting to enhance their teaching. • A doctorate level will offer many higher level research positions. • All school psychologists must be licensed or certified. http: //www. psychologist-license. com/types-of-psychologists/educationalpsychologist. html#context/api/listings/prefilter http: //www. educational-psychologist. co. uk/

Educational Psychologists Salary • In 2012, educational psychologists who work in schools would earn an average salary of $63, 340 per year. • Those who work in research and development would earn more, with an average of $84, 060 per year. http: //mastersinpsychologyguide. com/articles/educational-psychology-salary-masters-phdstudents http: //www. payscale. com/career-news/2013/07/5 -tips-for-negotiating-your-new-job-salary

Sports Psychologists Overview • They explore the link between the psychological and physical factors that affect performance in competitive sports and athletic activity. • Sports psychologists incorporate physiology, kinesiology, and biomechanics in order to assist sports psychologists in treating a wide range of mental health issues commonly experienced by athletes. http: //www. psychology. org/careers/sports-psychologist/#what-is http: //www. sport. bham. ac. uk/page. aspx? sitesectionid=251&sitesectio ntitle=Sports+psychology

Sports Psychologists Overview • Sports psychologists may practice in a hospital, clinic, gym, rehabilitation center, high school or university, or in a private practice. • They are often employed as a part of a team of specialists, put together from a variety of disciplines. This maximizes the health and wellness among all athletes, coaches, teams, parents of athletes, and fitness professionals. http: //www. psychology. org/careers/sportspsychologist/#what-is http: //www. espncricinfo. com/west-indies-v-india 2011/content/story/521006. html

Sports Psychologists Skills and Competencies • • Objectivity and Sound Judgement Critical Thinking Interpersonal Skills and Confidentiality Thorough Knowledge of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Understanding of Common Sports-Related Injuries and Treatments Understanding of Application of Stress Management and Mental Conditioning Techniques Data Analysis Research ad Assessment http: //www. psychology. org/careers/sports-psychologist/#what-is https: //www. shsu. edu/academics/healthsciences/kinesiology/undergraduate/exercise-science. html

Sports Psychologists Education • While it is possible to get a sports psychology position with just a bachelor’s degree with a combination of physical education and psychology, aspiring psychologists seek more advanced degrees. • Master’s and doctorates in sports psychology are more marketable and are offered at most universities. http: //careersinpsychology. org/becoming-a-sports-psychologist/ https: //www. universityparent. com/topics/parent-posts/50 -collegegraduation-gift-ideas-for-parents-2/

Sports Psychologists Salary • In 2012, the average wage for sports psychologists was $34. 72 an hour, or $72, 220 a year. http: //www. psychologist-license. com/types-of-psychologists/sportpsychologist. html#context/api/listings/prefilter http: //1 mhowto. com/howto/4 -ways-to-properly-distribute-thesalary/