Careers in Counseling and Psychology for Masters Level Graduates : A Guide to Choosing the Right Career Path

Provides information on different careers in counselling and psychology. The book also emphasizes the importance of multicultural competencies when working with diverse populations and the importance of staying abreast of appropriate legal and ethical practices. The final chapter encourages graduates to consider advanced degrees through an informed process.

There are many different counseling and psychology careers available to masters level graduate students. Unfortunately, some students lack adequate knowledge of these careers. They begin graduate studies in one area, only to find that the job responsibilities are not what they expected or that the job doesn't fit their professional and personal goals; however, they do like working with the population. The first section of this book provides information on different careers in counseling and psychology. Although limited in scope, it is the hope of the author that students enrolled in or considering a masters degree in counseling and psychology will use this book when researching career fields, licensure and certification requirements, roles and responsibilities, and best practices. This book also emphasizes the importance of multicultural competencies when working with diverse populations and the importance staying abreast of appropriate legal and ethical practices. The final chapter encourages graduates to consider advanced degrees through an informed process provided by one contributing professor. It is the hope that this is first of several career guides for masters level graduate students in counseling and psychology.