Becoming a psychologist is a rewarding career. It is one where you may be making a profound impact on a person’s life, the way they view life and the way they feel about themselves. This is not just a career pathway but a way of life if you are doing it for the right reasons. It may also serve to be a very lucrative career if you should decide to go into private practice.  (more…)

Although social workers and psychologists are both in the helping profession and offer counseling services, there are some differences between the two careers. A general social worker helps clients cope with human rights, socio-economic, legal and/or poverty issues. A clinical social worker, on the other hand, provides supports services to clients with emotional, mental and/or behavioral issues. (more…)

Many colleges and universities now offer online master’s degrees in psychology. Distance learning is a good option for older, non-traditional students who want to pursue or continue their education. Online master’s degree programs in psychology vary in quality and accreditation so it is important that you thoroughly research these programs before investing the time and energy it takes to obtain a master’s degree in psychology online. (more…)

It is true that the convenience of an online education can be quite alluring for many students, especially older students and those who work full-time. In today’s world, you can find a variety of traditional and fully-online colleges and universities that offer doctoral psychology degrees (Ph.D.). If you are contemplating earning an online doctoral degree in psychology, there are a number of factors you should consider before enrolling. (more…)

Many of the celebrities we see on the television today are singers, actors, filmmakers, athletes or generally involved in some entertainment genre or the other. Despite them being involved in the mainstream entertainment section of society, many of our most popular celebrities were engaged in the world of psychology as well. (more…)

Developmental psychology is one of the many fields of psychology,which includes other diverse specialties as abnormal psychology, clinical psychology, and cognitive psychology, among others. In this field, psychologists study human development from childhood through adulthood, with a goal of understanding why and how people change throughout different stages of their lives. (more…)