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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY:. A Career That Makes a Difference. If you want to …. Help children reach their potential Promote children ’ s mental health Work collaboratively with others Have a variety of career options. then … School Psychology could be the career for you!.
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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY: A Career That Makes a Difference
If you want to … • Help children reach their potential • Promote children’s mental health • Work collaboratively with others • Have a variety of career options then … School Psychology could be the career for you!
Web addresses for more information • http://www.nasponline.org/about_sp/spsych.aspx
School Psychologistsunderstand that all children learn when given: • Adequate supports and resources • Recognition of their individual needs • Opportunities to achieve • Cooperation between school and home
School Psychologistslink mental health to learning and behavior to promote: • High academic achievement • Positive social skills and behavior • Tolerance and respect for others • Competence, self-esteem, and resiliency
Why Children Need School Psychologists • Learning difficulties • Behavior concerns • Helping students cope with family and life stressors • Depression and other mental health issues • Attention problems • Diverse populations with diverse needs
What Do School Psychologists Do? • Assessment • Consultation • Prevention • Intervention • Staff development training • Research and program development
Where Do School Psychologists Work? • Public and private schools • Private practice • Colleges and universities • Institutional/residential facilities • Pediatric clinics and hospitals • Criminal justice system
Who Are Today’s School Psychologists? • 76% are: • women • over 40 years of age • 45% work in suburban school districts • 30% work in urban school districts • 25% work in rural school districts
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Undergraduate Training • Must complete a Bachelor’s degree • Consider an education or psychology major • Take courses in • Child development • General and child psychology • Statistics, measurement, and research • Philosophy and theory of education • Instruction and curriculum • Special education
Graduate TrainingDegree Options In most states, certification as a school psychologist requires training beyond the Master’s degree. • Specialist or Educational Specialist (EdS) • Certificate of Advanced Graduate Standing (CAGS) • Advanced Graduate Studies Certificate (AGS) - or - • Doctorate (PhD, PsyD or EdD)
How is the job market for School Psychologists? • Excellent both at present and long-term! • 11 % increase is expected between 2008 and 2018 thanks to increased efforts to provide mental-health services to students • Not enough graduates to meet demand • Retirement will soon open many positions • School Psychology was named one of the “hot professions” for 2005-2011 by US News and World Report • Also names 14th best career choices for 2012 http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs?page=2
What types of salaries do School Psychologists receive? • National average annual salary: $50,000 • Doctoral level school psychologists on average earn about $5,000 more annually than Specialist level school psychologists • Salaries for school psychologists vary according to state and regional differences
FAQ: How does a School Psychologist differ from a school counselor?
FAQ: How does a school psychologist differ from a child psychologist? School psychologists focus on how social emotional issues, family problems, neurological factors, and mental illness affect learning Child clinical psychologists: • Usually work in a hospital, mental health center, private clinic, or university setting • Are not typically trained in education, instruction, or classroom management • Do not focus primarily on the multiple factors that affect learning
My Contact Information • Dr. Holt • email – Aimee.Holt@mtsu.edu • Office – Jones Hall 312 • Phone – 904-8343