Allison Dudun 1st hour 2/7/14 Career/technology foundations Psychologists Allison Dudun 1st hour 2/7/14 Career/technology foundations

Introduction “Dreams are today's answers to tomorrow's questions.”  ~Edgar Cayce. Psychology just seems very interesting to me. I have always loved helping people so I knew I want to be a doctor or a therapist of some sort when I get older. Psychologists basically research the brain, find out why someone is acting different, and research their emotional or behavioral patterns. In this PowerPoint, I will be researching the nature of the work, working conditions, training, qualifications, advancement, job outlook/employments, earnings and a relatable occupation.

Nature of Work

Working Conditions 31% worked in educational services 29% worked in healthcare & social assistance Most work in colleges, government agencies, or private research organizations Can work alone or on a team with other healthcare workers One third are self employed mental work, dealing with peoples problems

Training, Qualification, Advancement Doctoral degree 1 year internship as part of the doctoral program 60 graduate semester hours 1,200 hour supervised internship Residency program

Job Outlook/Employment Employment rate: 12% Continue to increase for demand for help Doctoral/specialist degree & post-doctoral work are better to get the job

Earnings Median salary: $69,280 live in a big house (2,000square feet or more)+ around $200,000 go sky diving + $179 go on a cruise in Alaska + $898 go on a cruise to the Bahamas + $299 learn to surf + $200 go deep sea diving + $100

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