Why should I be a Counseling Psychologist?

Psychologists study the most interesting subject there is: People!

The profession of Psychology is flexible:

• Clinical Psychologists often provide assessment and therapy services. They may treat individuals, families or small groups, depending on their training.
• Neuropsychologists study the brain and help brain-injured people recover.
• Psychologists teach at the college level.
• Psychologists lead a wide variety of research projects.
• Psychologists do political campaign polling.
• Psychologists are deeply involved in Madison Avenue advertising campaigns.
• Sport Psychologists work with athletes to maximize their performances.
• School Psychologists provide consultation services to the public schools.
• Organizational Psychologists assist businesses in maximizing their worker productivity.
• Industrial Psychologists work with manufacturers to design products for ease of use.
• Comparative Psychologists work with animals.
• Cognitive Psychologists are leaders in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
• Social Psychologists have been very involved reducing tensions between groups.
• Psychology is a VERY DIVERSE field that should allow you to follow your interests.
• If its related to people, chances are there's a Psychologist involved somewhere.

Why Major in Christian Psychology?

Too many people believe that being a Christian Psychologist is a contradiction in terms. Christians sometimes feel uncomfortable around Psychologists, and some Psychologists are uncertain about Christians. Here at KCU we proclaim that there is no necessary contradiction between the Scriptures and the facts of Social Science. We believe that a thorough integration of a dynamic Christianity and a scholarly Psychology is very possible. In fact, this is the goal of our program!

We seek to prepare students for graduate study in Psychology. To do this, we provide our students broad opportunities to learn and become all they can be. We seek to train Christian professionals who will become leaders, bringing the skills of Psychology to serve Christ's church, and impacting professional Psychology for Christ.

Facts About This Career

Job Availability:

The field of counseling psychology and human services are expected to experience above-average growth through 2014, according to The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (2004). Money Magazine rates psychologist in the top ten jobs and estimates that the field will grow 20 percent over the next 10 years.

See for yourself at: http://jobs.psyccareers.com/search.cfm

You could work in a secular setting, a Christian setting, or within the Church itself.

Income

The average income across specialties in psychology is $66,500.