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Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Public Health Social Workers

Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Public Health Social Workers
Public health social workers – sometimes also referred to as medical social workers – help people of all ages in needy communities face the many challenges in their lives, such as dealing with an illness, or with the adoption of a child. Public health social workers work closely with diverse populations, such as the elderly,…
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Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Musical Therapists

Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Musical Therapists
In a nutshell, Musical Therapists are credentialed professionals who have completed an accredited or approved music therapy program and who plan, organize, and/or direct medically prescribed music therapy activities which are designed to influence patients' psychological or behavioral status in a positive way. Music Therapists work with everyone from children and the elderly, to Alzheimer’s…
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What is a BA in Psychology?

What is a BA in Psychology?
A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (BA/BS) is an undergraduate degree conferred upon a student who has met all the graduation prerequisites at a degree-granting college or university. Typically, a BA in Psychology will take 4 years to earn; however, if the college permits, it may be completed in less or more time. The general range…
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Top 10 Undergraduate Sports Psychology Degree Programs

Top 10 Undergraduate Sports Psychology Degree Programs
Sports Psychology is an interesting branch of the Psychology tree for a number of reasons. But it is most interesting because the psychological and educational community can’t agree on how to treat the discipline. There currently isn’t a hard or fast or even agreed upon educative model for those interested in undergraduate and graduate training…
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The Psychology of Media Censorship

The Psychology of Media Censorship
Patrick Mattimore has a lot to say on the subject of censorship.  He also has the education and the professional adeptness to back it up.  Raised in the United States, Patrick is now retired and living in Pattaya, Thailand. Below are some of Patrick Mattimore’s thoughts regarding the psychological effects of censorship. What motivated you…
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3 Ways Technology Has Affected the Field of Psychology

3 Ways Technology Has Affected the Field of Psychology
It would be safe to say there isn't a professional field in existence which has not been greatly affected by the advent and advancement of technology. Careers arising from the discipline of psychology are no exception. From college campuses where students work to achieve academic standing to the boardrooms of major corporations where psychologists consult,…
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The Impact Of Media – Good, Bad Or Somewhere In Between

The Impact Of Media – Good, Bad Or Somewhere In Between
Media, in general, can be described in simple terms, like a movie was good, the book was sad, or the Internet is informative, and how did we ever live without it! Psychologists, on the other hand, look at media from a theoretical perspective by bringing social cognitive theories to media (which suggests that individuals are…
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How Psychologist’s Stimulate The Economy

How Psychologist’s Stimulate The Economy
"Ultimately, what we do impacts the bottom line."   Dr. Kizzy Dominguez Without doubt, the most popular stereotype of the traditional psychologist is a man or woman positioned in a chair, notepad in hand; a client resting comfortably on a therapy couch or divan. And while the image may accurately characterize well-known psychology practices; today's psychologists…
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What is a Master’s Degree in Psychology?

What is a Master’s Degree in Psychology?
A master’s degree in psychology (MA) is a graduate degree granted to students who have completed the requisite coursework set forth by the Psychology Department of the degree-granting institution. Before applying to MA programs, students will have to meet the master’s program entrance requirements which are typically: a bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from an accredited institution;…
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