Psychologist

 

Career Description

Psychologists study the human mind and human behavior. They apply their knowledge in hospitals, independent or group practices, counseling centers and clinics to help mentally and emotionally disturbed clients adjust to life. Psychologists also may help medical and surgical patients cope with illnesses or injuries.

Academic Requirements

A doctoral degree usually is required for employment as an independent licensed clinical or counseling psychologist. Psychologists with a Ph.D. qualify for a wide range of teaching, research, clinical and counseling positions in universities, health care services, elementary and secondary schools, private industry and government. Psychologists with a doctor of psychology degree (Psy.D.) usually work in clinical positions or in private practices. Currently, the American Psychological Association (APA) accredits doctoral training programs in clinical, counseling and school psychology.

Schools

Columbia College-St. Louis
314/429-5500

Fontbonne University
314/862-3456

Lindenwood University
636/949-4949

Maryville University
800/627-9855

Missouri Baptist University
877/434-1115

Saint Louis University
800/SLU-FORU

University of Missouri-St. Louis
314/516-5000

Washington University
800/638-0700

Webster University
314/968-6900

Professional Associations

National
American Psychological Association

State
Missouri Psychological Association
Missouri State Committee of Psychologists
St. Louis Psychological Association

Additional Information

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