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I don't know what job would be right for me
15/f
I know that at this point, not a lot of people know what they want to do, or what college they want to go to, but I would really like to start getting an idea.
I am very interested in the arts, you know? Theatre, music, art... but I know how unstable and risky jobs connected to those can be. You know? I dont want to be an aspiring actress or something going from audition to audition as my job.
I also like working with kids, handicapped, or elementary I guess.
I am very interested in psychology and the human brain, I wanted to be a psychologist or maybe a therapist, but I really don't know the difference too well, and would I have to go to medical school for that?
If any one has any job ideas they think I would be good for, any colleges with good programs that might work for me, or whatever you can tell me. Any answers are appreciated.
Thanks
Elise
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Psychologists and Therapists are different, depending on what kind you want to be. I'm assuming you meant an occupational therapist, because it is similar to a psychologist.
A psychologist:
"Many psychologists work directly with clients or patients. They treat people with emotional or mental disorders, people who have problems with their spouses or families, people who have psychological problems linked to illness or disease, and people who have trouble adapting to school, work, or life events."
An occupational therapist:
"Occupational therapists (OTs) work with people who have physical, mental, emotional, and developmental problems. They help them to regain, develop, and build skills that they have lost, or sometimes, never had. Their goal is to help their clients lead independent, productive, and satisfying lives."
Education wise, the requirements are different:
For a psychologist:
"Psychologists have to be licensed to practice, and licensing requirements are set by individual states. All states require a graduate degree in psychology: either a master's degree or a doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or EdS), depending on your area of specialization. It takes a total of about 6 years to earn a master's degree (4 years for a bachelor's degree and 1 to 2 years for a master's degree). A doctoral degree takes an additional 4 to 5 years to complete.
After graduating, you must get a license to practice in your state. This usually requires passing an oral or written exam. In most cases, you must also work for several months or years under the guidance of a supervisor.
People with a bachelor's degree in psychology may work as technicians (often aiding in research or administering tests) under the supervision of a psychologist. However, there are not a lot of these positions available. A bachelor's degree in psychology does not qualify you for licensure in any American jurisdiction."
For a therapist:
"Until recently, the usual way to become an occupation therapist was to complete 1 to 2 years of undergraduate college education or the equivalent, and then complete a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.
However, starting in 2007, anyone who wants to be an OT will have to complete a master's degree. As a result, any students not yet enrolled in an occupational therapy program should plan on completing a master's program. To get into a master's program, you will need to first complete a 4 year bachelor's degree, including specific courses in areas such as anatomy, laboratory sciences, and the social sciences.
OT programs include instruction in occupational therapy theory and skills, as well as physical, biological, and behavioral sciences. They also include periods of supervised, on-the-job experience."
I got all of this information from this awesome website, but the only problem if you need an account to access it: www.careercruising.com
I don't know if you can make a personal account or if it's just for high schools, but if there's any way to make an account, do it. It has a search engine for schools that specialize in the area you want to study and everything.
Good Luck!
-Laura. (16-f)
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Same here :)
Here is a link to different types of jobs in mental health (so you can see the differences between all of them, and you can choose what you like):
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As far as going to medical school for medical school, are you talking about just regular medical school? If you are, then I highly doubt it. Because a psychologist is a different type of doctor. Mental health :)
also, think about school counselor, caregiver, child psychologist or child psychiatrist.
Sorry about not knowing too much, I'm still learning as well lol
I'm hoping to go to college really soon :)
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