Psychologist
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: PsychologistFind out about the nature of the work of psychologists at this page, created by the U.S. Department of Labor and offering people interested in this profession an overview of the nature of the work, opportunities outlook, salary, related occupations, and sources of additional information in this field.
Princeton Review: PsychologistFind out about a day in the life of a psychologist, such as the different settings they may work and potential job satisfaction in working with their clients. You can learn about the quality of life you can expect in this career, related college majors, graduate programs, internships, organizations, and publications in the field.
Occupational Titles
Psychologist
Assessment Coordinator
Behavior Analyst
Behavior Specialist
Behavioral Analyst
Behavioral Specialist
Child Psychologist
Child Psychologists
Child Psychometrist
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Therapist
Counseling Psychologist
Criminal Profiler
Criminal Psychologist
Criminal Psychology
Educational Psychologist
Elder Counselor
Engineering Psychologist
Group Counselor
Industrial Psychologist
Marriage Counselor, Psychologist
Occupational Psychologist
Psychologist, Counseling
Psychologist, Developmental
Psychologist, Educational
Psychologist, Engineering
Psychologist, Experimental
Psychologist, Industrial-Organizational
Psychologist, School
Psychometrist
School Psychologist
Treatment Coordinator
Vocational Psychologist
Accredited Academic Programs
Princeton Review: College MajorsA list of college majors that would be helpful if you are considering a career as a psychologist is listed at this site. Find your selection and click, to be taken to details on colleges offering these programs and majors.
Salary Levels
PayScale: Clinical PsychologistThe median salary according to years of experience for a clinical psychologist is found at the chart at this page, with related information on median salary by employer type and median salary by city found as you scroll down the page.
Professional Organizations
American Psychological Association: Resources for StudentsFind interesting career profiles in the field of psychology, such as a prison psychologist, or browse the psychology news at this student page. Books and brochures for students, conferences, publications, and information on different psychology topics are found here. You can also learn more about funding your education, finding an accredited educational program, or student forums that are offered so you can connect online.
Association for Psychological ScienceExplore the mind, find out about psychology around the world, or just browse the latest news of this online organization resource, which combines the worlds of psychology and scientific inquiry.
National Association of School PsychologistsStudents will find a connection at the upper left hand corner to help them learn about membership in this organization and find publications and resources especially for those about to enter the field. Student fact sheets, a school psychology forum, and other opportunities to connect with students are available. National certification and school psychology career information are provided.
Licensing & Certification
America Board of Psychology ProfessionalsFind out about the certification process at this page, which will connect you to information especially for students and interns. Links at the site tell you how to become certified and offer a free newsletter about the certification process.
Association of State and Provincial Psychology BoardsThis site has three main departments, including one especially for students. Enter that link in the middle of the page, and you will be able to easily locate general information on professional practice and overviews of licensure issues, exams, and links to all the North American psychology jurisdiction websites.
ISeek: Licensing and Certification, PsychologistsYou will find links to information on about 20 different certifications and credentials that a psychologist might be interested in. Click on a link to find out more about the certification itself and the certifying organization.
Job Opportunity Sources
American Psychological Association: PsycCareersFind a job, post your resume, or get tips on job interviews and the field of psychology. Professional development resources are also available to students that combine conferences, workshops, and information on career paths.
Association for Psychological Science: Job SeekersEnter a keyword here, and you will be brought to listings of careers in psychology and science in the area you specify.
National Association of School Psychologists: Career CenterView all available jobs posted at the National Association of School Psychologist’s site, or create a personal job searching agent. Find out about national certification, post your resume, and get answers to frequently asked questions about finding a job in this field.
Publications
American Psychological Association: JournalsThe most prominent journals in the world of psychology are available from this site, where you can access some material, such as abstracts and tables of contents. Search for information by subject, get free articles in the news, or jump on to the research databases of the American Psychological Association.
Psychology Today OnlineA daily focus of this online publication is found, as well as health centers for a variety of topics. Natural health, blogs, a diagnosis dictionary, and keyword search are all available. Find the current issues featured articles, or test yourself to see if you understand human behavior and common psychological diagnoses.
Online Forums & Blogs
APA Listservs for StudentsThe listservs here have special pages for those in their very early career or looking to make career decisions. Special forums for clinical psychology, discussions connecting students with practicing psychologists, and other issues specifically faced by students going into the psychology profession are addressed.
Psychology Today: Hot Off the BlogsBlogs at this site address addiction, cravings, anxiety, dating, therapy, and even geniuses. Choose a blog you are interested in, stay updated on future postings, or get information on all of them. Bloggers are experts in their field or subspecialty of psychology.
Career Videos
Clinical, Counseling, and School PsychologistsFind out about the different specialties of psychologists, including clinical psychologists and the places they work. Educational requirements, licensing requirements, and the different problems they help to solve in people’s lives are reviewed in this video
ISeek: PsychologistsThe career video at this site describes the three major types of psychologists, different types of work they do, and the range of settings they may work in. Click on more information about work activities, skills needed, educational preparation, and wages and jobs.
