So you want to work with children….

Beginning with the end in mind  Several different paths to work with children  Volunteer  Careers  In psychology  Related fields

Career Options  With a bachelor’s degree  Research tech/aide/assistant  Residential treatment staff  Crisis line staffing  Case management  Child Life Specialist  Expected salary to start: $25,000

Career Options  Master’s level  School psychology  School counseling  Social work  2 years beyond bachelor’s degree  Expected salary to start: $30,000 to $40,000

Career Options  Doctoral Level  PhD  Clinical  Counseling  School  Developmental  PsyD  Cost of education varies by type of program  Average length of time to PhD—7 years beyond bachelors  Starting salary varies considerably by career path chosen

Related Fields to Consider  Special education  Speech pathology  Psychiatric nursing  Child psychiatry  Serious shortage—by 2020, should be 12,600, but estimate only 8,300, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists

Volunteer and Paraprofessional Opportunities  Big Brother/Big Sister  Compeer  Boys and Girls Club or community centers  Buffalo State is adjacent to and partners with Asarese Matters  Shelter, inpatient, and residential facility volunteers  Coaching

Preparing for a Career Working with Children  Bachelor or master’s level  Experience, experience, experience  Volunteer  Service learning  Internship  According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 60 % of employers report making job offers to interns  Jobs that relate to field (day care, summer camp, etc.)  Research

Preparing for a Career Working with Children  Doctoral level  Get involved!  Research  Applied experience  Psychology Club  Psi Chi (when eligible)  Get to know faculty

Where do I go from here?  Career Development Center  Faculty in Psychology Department  Developmental: Dr. Schuetze  Child Clinical: Dr. Norvilitis  Adolescent and Young Adult: Dr. MacLean

Web-Based Resources  Society for Research in Child Development  National Association of School Psychologists  American School Counselor Association  Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, APA Division  American Psychological Association