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Financial Aid and Finance Management for Psychology Programs

Financial Aid and Finance Management for Psychology Programs
When attempting to analyze financial aid requirements and develop methods of finance management for psychology programs of study, the most dependable source of information is a website developed and maintained by the U.S. Department of Education under the title: National Center for Education Statistics. Facts and figures regarding tuition and additional costs are set forth…
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Expert Therapist Megan Bearce, LMFT, Discusses Career Burnout

Expert Therapist Megan Bearce, LMFT, Discusses Career Burnout
If the maxim—“It takes one to know one” is true, it explains why Megan Bearce can successfully communicate with a plethora of individuals who are living radically different lifestyles and excelling in a variety of careers. In addition to her own professional career spanning two decades as a writer, speaker, psychotherapist, former CPA, and entertainment…
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Psychology Careers That Don’t Require a License

Psychology Careers That Don’t Require a License
Not all jobs in the field of psychology require a license. In fact, according to the American Psychological Association (APA), students of psychology frequently misunderstand when a license is needed and therefore mistakenly assume they need to acquire a license in order to be qualified for the jobs they desire. The good news is that…
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Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Rehabilitation Counselors

Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Rehabilitation Counselors
If you are considering a career as a Rehabilitation Counselor, the job outlook is propitious. In other words, if the statistics were a song it would be “The Future’s So Bright You’ll Have to Wear Shades!” The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the number of rehabilitation counselors will grow by 11% through…
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Looking For Advice? Psychology Professors Give Key Tips to Students

Looking For Advice? Psychology Professors Give Key Tips to Students
Have you ever wished you could read your professor’s mind? Have you tried to imagine their thought processes just so you can do well on exams? We understand! That is why we have asked three distinguished psychology professors a pair of vital questions that may help you conquer your college courses. Our first expert, Dr.…
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What You Might Pay in Student Loans in Order to Become a Counselor

What You Might Pay in Student Loans in Order to Become a Counselor
If you are interested in a career as a counselor and are attempting to project what your income will be relative to your student loan repayment schedule, there are a few factors which must be considered. What type of counseling do you intend to practice? Are you going to be working as an independent practitioner,…
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Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Media Psychologists

Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Media Psychologists
Media psychology is an incredibly fast-growing field; the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that this and similar fields of psychology are projected to grow 6% through the year 2031. This is a slightly faster rate than the 5% growth rate the BLS expects for most industries in the same period. Media-related psychology can be…
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A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology: Begin Your Career Before You Graduate

A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology: Begin Your Career Before You Graduate
If you are embarking on a psychology career, it is imperative that you do not wait for graduation to begin devising an employment strategy. In the late 1980’s there was a saying on college campuses everywhere: “Bachelor’s Degrees are a dime a dozen.”  While that is not necessarily a balanced perspective nor is it true,…
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