1. So you want to work with children….

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Career Options Doctoral Level PhD PsyD
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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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

10. 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

11. 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 53
American Psychological Association