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One of the common questions we are asked here at the Quirky kid Clinic is “How do I become a child psychologist?” Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist replies to all these questions personally, however, we now using these forums to avoid repeats and use our time more effectively.
I will post a series of questions and answers as replied by Kimberley on her Sydney Morning Herald radar blog. If you have any input or suggestion, please reply to each individual post.
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Hello, I am Kelly Bender and I am a senior at conrad weiser, I am going to Berks Career & technology Center for Occupational Child Development, and I am looking into being a child psychologist for personal reasons and I was wondering how long you had to go to college,and what else you needed to do for this job. I was also wondering what kind of job you got into while going to college, if that is what you did. did it relate to being a psyclologist? if you could please contact be back it I would appreciate it.
Posted by: kelly bender on December 14, 2005 6:10 AM
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Hi Kelly,
Great idea to become a Child Psychologist!
You'll never have a dull day at the office!
In order to be registered as s Psychologist most countries require a minimum of 4 yrs study at university, followed by 2 yrs of Supervision under a more experienced Senior Psychologist.
I'd suggest you contact your local Psychologist's Registration Board or Association. In the USA, see the American Psychological Association (APA), while in Australia I would refer prospective psychs to their State or Territory Psychologist's Registration Board or the Australian Psychological Society (APS) for specific recognized courses within the university system.
In relation to working whislt at college, yes, I would recommend finding a job in a related field, so you can hone your interpersonal skills and maybe even work on your counselling techniques in your final years of study. eg: Telephone Counselling, Youth Work or even Child Care is a great place to develop child-focussed communication skills!
BEST OF LUCK!
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Hello,
I am a freshmen in college and my major is Psychology. I want to work with children(2-12) who have been raped, abused, neglected, etc. Do yo have any experience in that area and if so what kind of insight can you give me?
Posted by: Shamia Irving on July 12, 2005 2:30 AM -
Hi Shamia,
Thanks for your query.
There are plenty of children in need of assistance in your area of interest. This is a very challenging area and I would suggest to request professional supervision when you apply for work with neglected or abused children. I am suggesting this prodominantly because these children and families require intensive support and it is difficult to start therapeutic counselling when children and families do not have their basic needs met first, such as stable housing, financial security, regular carers etc.
This work can also be incredibly rewarding so follow your instincts and I'm sure you will make a huge impact with your good intentions and enthusiasm.
Contact your local Department of Community Services (or equivalent) eg: Dept of Child and Family Welfare or even a Rape Crisis Centre for further leads on potential employers. Your local library will most likely have pamphlets and posters to inform your next step to getting involved. You may be offered Voluntary Work in some agencies so you will have a chance to learn about the local networks for children at risk.
All the best to you, Shamia!
KImberley O'Brien
Child Psychologist -
hello!
My name is Shelby. Im a freshman in High School and im in the organization FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America). In this organization we do an event called "STAR" events. There are different areas you can chose to compete in & I chose to do "Career Investigation." I chose the career of a child physchologist because its something Im personally interested in becoming. I have some questions that refer to you personally. Such as what were some personal interest you had that made you decide to become a child pschologist?.. what were some of your values, aptidudes, skills,personality traits, & your learning styles?
If you would wouldnt mind to reply I would greatly appreciate it! These are not only questions to help my research but also me personally. I cant wait to get your reply! Thank you for your time!
* Posted by: Shelby on September 28, 2006 10:26 AM
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Hi Shelby,
You asked about my personal interests which lead to my becoming a Child Psych..well, I think I like to hear stories and meet new people, especially kids and adolescents - They always give me lots of energy and make me laugh!
In regard to my values, aptitudes, skills, personality traits and learning stlye...well, I like to learn in practical ways, rather than with heavy theory and 'Counselling' units at Uni are always very practical. I think I have great 'people skills' too which helps to find something interesting in everybody (as you have to talk intensively for 1 hour at a time, one-to-one)..and in relation to personality traits, values, skills etc, I think I am a good listener and I am able to draw out the issues at hand, without being buried in the 'waffle' which often goes along with conversation.
I hope this helps, Shelby!
You will find more useful information there and have the chance to talk with other students in your position!
Regards,
Kimberley O'Brien
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Hi Kimberley, how are you going?
i am not going all that well i am currently doing a assignment and i am having a bit of difficulty finding the right sourse of information. i am currently studying at melvielle senior high school and am wondering if you could at-all help me with a few questions?
I am doing my assignment on child psychology and the questions are asking me to find a career that involves working with children.
it asks the following;
1. skills you have to have to work in this field.
2. essential personal qualities
3. training and qualifications
4. job description
5. links to other areas of employment
6. and the suitibility to the job.
Your time an effort will be greaty appreciated and by all means so very helpful.
Thank you and hope to hear from you. Quin
Posted by: Sarah Quin-Conroy on October 12, 2006 8:06 PM -
Hi Quin,
Here are some ideas..but I can't do all the work for you! I hope this helps:
1. Skills: Good communication, non-judgmental and quick to think of new ideas or referral options for clients needing advice.
2.Personal Qualities: Calm, empathetic and resilient.
3. Training and Qualifications: In Australia, 3 yrs undergraduate in Psychology, plus 2 yrs Masters in Clinical Psych or Developmental Psych...and it also helps to do Supervision Sessions with an experienced mentor or guru in the field, so you can gain confidence on a practical level.
4. Job Description: Easily located in the newspaper or on the web:
Check out:
http://www.psychxchange.com.au
5. Links to: Early Childhood Teaching, Youth Work, Social Work, Human Resources, Project Coordinator etc.
6. Suitability to the Job: Ummm..I'm not so sure what you mean here, maybe 'Your own suitability to this field?"...Are you patient, innovative and into 'sorting out issues'? Then this could be the job fore you, Quin!
Thansk for your query - Good luck with your assignment!
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Hi! im interested in becoming a child psychologist but im having some trouble getting info. on this perticular career. If you dont mind me asking but what would you say are the duties & responcibilities of a child psychologist & what are the qualifications? If you wouldnt mind answering my question i would greatly appreciate it..THANKS! :)
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Hi!!
Duties of a Child Psych include:
Assessing children and adolescents and writing Psychological Assessments. This involves approximately 2 hrs of discussion and sometimes the use of special psychometric tests, such as IQ test etc. You may be asked to assess adolescents in custody, so this may involve visiting prisons prior to thier court appearance.
Other duties are very diverse, such as short or long-term counselling for issues like parental divorce or separation (This is a common source of stress for kids) or bullying, anxiety, eating disorders etc - It's different everyday!
Responsibilities: Letting the child or adolescent know that you will have to let authorities know if they are going to 'hurt themselves or hurt someone else'...and for kids under 16 years, it your responsibility to pass on any info if concern to their parents...but I like to let the child feedback to their parents about 'what we have done in our session'..this gives the young client a greater sense of control and it shows you respect their privacy.
Qualifications: 3 yrs undergraduate in Psychology, plus 2 yrs Masters in Developmental Psych (in Australia) as well as Supervision with an experienced psych when you first enter the workforce.
For further info see:
http://www.childpsychologist.com.au
All the best
Kimberley O'Brien -
Hi Mrs. O'Brien,
I am currently a senior of Harmony ISD in Texas, and I am very interested in becoming a Child Psychologist.
My step-mother and my step-sister were both workers at a Day Care Center in Dallas, and I used to help them with the kids, and I've always enjoyed working with kids.
I also had a very rough childhood with my birth mom before she got arrested and I moved to live with my dad and step-mom, because she was always gone and she was heavily addicted to illegal drugs, and so on.
It would mean the world to me to help a hurt or abandoned child overcome their pain and and suffering, and to be that person that helps them, that person that lets them know that their are people who care and that not everyone is as mean as whoever hurt them, that would just be a dream come true.
Unfortunately, my family cannot afford for college, and I am trying to get grants, scholarships, etc, and I was wondering if you might know of any scholarships or grants designed specifically for students pursuing child psychology as a profession. If not, that is okay, it is just such an honor to have the chance to write this to you, and I would appreciate any further insight or knowledge or anything at all from you if you had the time. My email is tiffany_deuel@yahoo.com Thank you so very much!
Posted by: Tiffany on October 20, 2006 9:53 AM -
Hi Tiffany,
I really liked reading your email and I would love to pint you in the right direction for 'Grants and Scholarships'. I am based in Australia, so things may be different for you in Texas, but here are some good places to start looking:
Contact your local Colleges and Universities - They all have programs and you will just need to complete some forms and send in your 'Academic Records' frtom High School..as these can be competitive.
Another suggestion is to contact:
Your local Women's Services groups or agencies, like Young Woman of the Year, Business Woman of the Year, or the YWCA...they may have some special grant money set aside for good people like yourself.
Or even your local Dept of Education or Family and Children's Services or Juvenile Justice??..Just show an interst, write some more letters and do as much voluntary work experience as possible...and I am SURE you will find a way to reach your dreams of helping children in need.
Lastly, Tiffany, you could approach the university nearest me in Australia, "Charles Darwin University" (www.cdu.edu.au) and check out the scholarships section for International students.
Thanks again for your email,
Kimberley O'Brien
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Hi Kimberley,
I am currently studying an undergraduate degree in psychology in Australia...although i am currently on exchange in the US. I have always been interested in helping people, and i am thinking of becoming a child psychologist. Children have always fascinated me, especially with regard to their resiliance and honesty. I also think that it is important to help children and adolescents, because if much-needed therapy is not given until later on in life, when they are adults, i imagine it would become more difficult to change maladaptive patterns of behavior and thought. What areas in child psychology are most in demand at the moment - is there a shortage of psychologists with specialites in some areas? what would you say you clients' problems most commonly involve? Is it difficult to obtain supervision as a probationary psychologist?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Kristina
Posted by: Kristina Collin on November 10, 2006 10:45 PM -
Hi Kristina,
Thank you for your email.
Before I begin, please register with our forum at http://www.childpsychologist.com.au/forum
We are currently trying to develop this resource to put people in touch with others interested in child psychology.
Now, Kristina, let's go ahead and answer your excellent questions:
1. In Australia there is plenty of work for Child Psychologist's such as with Dept of Juvenile Justice, Dept of Community Services, Anglicare / Burnside (ie: NGO'S), Children's Hospitals and often in Private Practice. If you have a sound knowledge or experience in welfare/community/youth work you will always find some work with children or adolescents.
2. Some areas to consider as 'specialized areas' in child psychology are:
anxiety
eating disorders
behavioural issues
parenting skills
drug and alcohol issues
depression
social skills
autism
ADHD
criminologyIf you would like to specialize in a certain area, search specific agencies on the web, dealing with children and your area of interest.
IN terms of shortages in the field, I'd say you're best to follow your own interests, as there will always be work for a dedicated and enthusiastic student, specially if you offer to help out on a voluntary basis for 1-3 days or even a week if you can spare the time. You can add this experience to your resume and it will be well worthwhile.
3. Common problems for young clients include: separation / divorce of their parents, unstable friendships, low self-esteem academically / socially, arguments with parents during adolescents, behavioural problems amongst kids aged 2-10, anxiety and depression for specific reasons such as relocation, transition to high school etc.
4. Lastly, as a probationary psychologist in need of supervision I would suggest approaching the Principal Psychologist attached to Govt Depts such as Juvenile Justice, Community Services or large organisations. If you speak to the person directly, you can offer to meet them for a coffee to further understand the process for probationary psychs within their dept. They will often have a Locum Register available, where you may 'fill-in' for other psychs while they are on-leave. I've done this myself, it's a great way to get a foot in the door. Otherwise, you will often find advertisements through http://www.psychxchange.com.au where they will mention 'Psychologist's Eligible for Supervision are encouraged to apply'.
As a last resort, you can always pay for your supervision through a private College offering supervision - These options are often advertised as a "College of Applied Psychology", or talk to a Private Practitioner about special rates for supervision. It could be $80/hr or more, but you will need around 160 hrs spread over the 2 yrs, so you'll have to think carefully about this option and get some good advice from the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Ok, Kristine - I hope this helps - Keep in touch and let me know if you need anything else when you return to Australia.
Kind regards,
Kimberley O'Brien
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Hello Kimberley
I am currently study Bachelor of Teaching (Early childhood) and have loved the course; I would like to learn more.
I am very keen to use my skills of working with children to become a Child Psychologist but am unsure where to go next.
From looking on the internet I have come to understand that you must study psychology which covers adults as well, is this the case? Or are there specific courses to learn purely about children? Or do you need an understanding of all to become a great psychologist?Also I studied my teaching degree through Charles Sturt via correspondence which suited my life style. They offer a psychology course as well, do you know if this a good course? Because I work it is much easier for me to study at home.
I have read your other postings and have found them very helpful.
Thank you
Carmody Lowry
Posted by: Carmody Lowry on November 26, 2006 11:48 AM -
Hi Carmody,
Please join our forum at http://www.childpsychologist.com.au/forum
I think it's a great idea to have a background in Early Childhood and then to go on and combine your insights with a psychology degree. It would be nice to cut through the initial compulsory subjects in Psychology which do not relate to Children and Adolescents, but yes, it will be worth it in the long run to have all the foundations in place.
You could investigate a Masters in Developmental Psychopathology through the University of Western Sydney or something similar with a focus on Children and Adolescents only, but I am almost certain the prerequisites will include a undergraduate Psych degree.
I studued my Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) through Charles Sturt University, as chance would have it!! I absolutely loved it and would recommend the course. It was, however, 15 years ago..so it would be worth chatting to lecturers to get a feel for the course content and your specific needs. There was not a particular focus on children when I was there, but my Masters was solely dedicated to this specific area of interest.
Much of your learning will be developed in your own practical work experience as you move through the course. Contact agencies working with Challenging Behaviors, they will certainly appreciate your early childhood experience and then perhaps move into agencies working with Emotionally Disturbed children and adolescents, offering your services as a student may be well-received. Eg: The Coral Tree (North Ryde, NSW), Rivendell (Concord, NSW)or other Child &Family programs in your local area.
I wish you all the very best, Carmody. Let me know how you go and do not hesitate to contact me for further information.
Kind regards,
Kimberley O'Brien
Child Psychologist
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Dear Kimberly,
I am a senior at Harmony High School. I live in Gilmer, Texas. In the fall, I plan on attending Kilgore College, a two year school. I plan on attending LeTourneau University, 4 year school, after I complete Kilgore. I am interested in becoming a Child/Adolescent Psychologist. I read on your site that I would need to do four years of training-a three year bachelor of social science/psychology and then a master of arts in psychology and then two years internship working as a psychologist under supervision. Since I will be an entering freshmen in college, naturally, I am scared and worried about what to do. I was hoping that maybe you could help answer a few of my questions.
1) I realize that every entering freshmen must take their basics, but I was wondering if you have any advice on what courses I should sign up for that will corellate with my career path.
2) If you don't mind me asking, what courses did you take in college in order to get where you are today?
3) Do you know of any scholarships or grants that are designed specifically for entering freshmen who are interested in this career?
4) What types of sciences and how many do I need in order to become a psychologist?
5) Is there any additonal information that you can give me, so that I can be better prepared for the career I have chosen?Thank you so much. When deciding my career path, I really sat down and thought long and hard about what I would love and enjoy most. I realized that I really love helping people and I care a lot about the feelings of others. I realized that more than anything I would love to be a Child/Adolescent Psychologist.
I hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you.
Tiffany DeuelPosted by: Tiffany Deuel on March 29, 2007 9:55 PM
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Hi Kimberley,
I wish I found you when I was having my dilemma in January!
Essentially, I was working for DoCS and wanted to study my psychology 4th yr honours - I could do it at Sydney full time (which meant leaving my job) or part time through charles sturt and continue working (but taking longer to do). I decided to study full time because as a caseworker you don't do alot of therapeutic work, or even get much exposure to children (believe it or not!).
So my plan is to finish my honours this year. I'm not sure where to go from there.. I was thinking of doing my grad dip in primary education, become a teacher and then school counsellor and then maybe later do my masters in developmental psych. Or my other option is to do my masters of psych after honours and then get into child psychology.
I don't know whether I want to do teaching or child psychology. I know these areas are very different, but I just don't know. I know I love hanging around and working wth children. I have a friend who is a primary teacher and she loves it, and what she does sounds fun! But as I studied psychology I thought that child psychology could be suitable too. If I do decide to continue Masters in Psychology, si there any course that you would recommend? Or a university that is particularly good? I noticed that univeristy's in nsw don't do alot of educational developmental courses... but Victorian ones do..? I was thinking I could do my masters by correspondence through Monash or something.
It really bugs me that I have no idea what to do. Leaving DoCS was really hard because I really like working there and the people I worked with was great and it was close to home, good pay etc. But there was something about working behind a computer everyday that bugged me along with other reasons too. I want to work with people more and not in an office setting. I'm lucky enough to still live at home which gave me the luxury of doing honour full time, as I know alot of people that have to study part time as they don't have a choice and have to work to pay the bills. Sydney uni has a very good and competitive honours program so I thought it would be a good option. I also love working alongside people, like I have always worked for big organisations and I have lots of friends. I guess I thought that I would love teaching as teachers always get on and I have so many teacher friends! But then everyone keeps telling me to do school counselling..
I read one of your forums online and you were so good at getting back to people and helping them out. Do you have any advice for me? Anything would be really appreciated!!
Cheers
Larissa -
Hi Larissa!
It sounds like you've put plenty of thought into your career path, so I can understand your dilemma when faced with so many good options. My suggestion would be to 'try before you buy' when it comes to choosing between being a School Counsellor, Teacher or Child Psychologist..and anything else that springs to mind before you graduate from your Honours degree. In terms of trying out a profession, I would recommend calling on your teacher contacts to arrange some Classroom Observations where possible during school visits with your colleagues and be sure to meet the School Counsellor as part of the school tour. Making new contact can always lead to further visits, so you may even be lucky enough to hear more about 'a day in the life of a school counsellor'.
When I was completing a Masters in Developmental Psychopathology, I managed to organize meetings with Psychologists working in various government dept, such as Juvenile Justice, NSW Police and I also visited counsellors at Anglicare and a Women's Refuge - These experiences helped to guide my decisions on completion of my study.
As far as recommending good universities, I would suggest talking to potential lecturers and reading through Course Outlines - All the very best with your future directions, Larissa!
Warmly,
Kimberley
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Hello
I am currently in my second year of a Psychology/Psychophysiology undergraduate degree at Swinburne in Melbourne. I am passionate about helping children with autism spectrum disorder, but I am not sure which career path I should take after I graduate. Do you have any suggestions?
Rachel -
Yes, Rachel - I would recommend completing a short course in ABA (Applied Behavioural Analysis) as this will enable you to work with children with an ASD before you have even completed your undergraduate degree. This will be ensure you are qualified to start working with toddlers predominantly in the home setting, as soon as possible, given many parents with children recently diagnosed (typically 2-4 yrs) are seeking ABA therapists for up to 20 hrs per week.
I would also recommend contacting the Victorian equivalent of Aspect (NSW Association for Autism/ASDs) and consider taking some courses in regard to working with school-aged children on the spectrum or even arranging a tour of a specialist school for children with an ASD. This will give you insight into teaching and behaviour management methods, as well as leading to contacts with experts in the field. It's always a good chance to exchange email addresses orto join a mailing list, so you will be the first to know about upcoming jobs, such as a Classroom Assistant or similar.
Your passion for working with children with an ASD is inspiring, Rachel! I also enjoy the complexity associated with this client group - Good luck with your study and future career prospects.
Warm regards,
Kimberley O'Brien
Principal Child Psychologist -
Hi Kimberley,
Im a foster carer to 4 girls (2 sets of sisters, 3,4,6 & 8 yr olds) all in my long term care. I've always been passionate about helping young girls that have been either abused or abandoned. I now have the opportunity to follow my dream to become a child psychologist, I've just started uni (3rd week) doing an open foundation course for mature aged students (im 41), Im hoping to gain entry into B Psychology next year, and eventually work as a psychologist within the foster care system. Other then working with DoCS as a psychologist, do you know what other areas I could work in to work mainly with children in care?
thanks for your time,
cheers, Lise -
Hi Lise,
You could consider SCARBA, an organisation specializing in support for children in care. They are part of the Benevolent Society, offering some professional development opportunities for parents and professionals. Other associations within ACWA (Association of Children's Welfare Agencies) may also be of interest to you, such as Stretch-A-Family Inc, Barnados or Anglicare.Congratulations on your goal to become a Child Psychologist. Your dedication to young people is admirable, as well as your commitment to further study as a Mature Age Student, given your responsibilities at home.
To ensure you are on the correct path, Lise, you may also be interested in contacting the Australian Psychological Society (APS) in order to find out more about becoming a Student Member and receiving regular journal from the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists.
Lastly, we also offer practical workshops for parents, carers and professionals at The Quirky Kid Clinic. Visit http://childpsychologist.com.au/workshops
Warm regards,
Kimberley O'Brien
Principal Child Psychologist -
Thanks Kimberley, great leads!!! luv those workshops hopefully I can make it to some....thanks again!!
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Hi, i am a year 10 student and i when i finish year 12 i want to become a child psychologist, because i want to know more about their emotions, and how i can help them. I was wondering what subjects do we need to study in year 11, and 12 to become a child psychologist? Thanks or your help
yours sincerely: Kimberley -
Hi Kimberley,
Thanks for your post!
To become a Child Psychologist you will have to complete a minimum 4 years of study at University, followed by 2 years of supervision or a Masters Degree.
To gain entry into a Psychology Degree, most universities require you to have completed 2 units of Maths, 2 units of Science either Biology or Chemistry, and 2 units of English. Electives such as Personal Development, Health & PE are also a good idea, and can be quite interesting.
To find out which Universities offer Psychology in your area and what the entry requirements (prerequisites) are, have a look through the UAC Guide 2011. UAC guides should be available through your school.
You can also find out more on a universities website by completing an undergraduate course search for Psychology.
I hope this helps Kimberley and all the best with your studies!
Corina Vogler
Provisional Psychologist -
Hello!
I am studying Psychology and do a course in Counselling and Family Therapy at the moment. The course I am doing goes for 3 years to gain memership with the PACFA. I wondering at the moment if I should continue the course or just focus on Psychology. Do you think that the insights from this course could be valuable when I want to work as a Child Psychologist?
Cheers,
Elena -
Hi Elena,
Thank you for your post!
Sounds like you must be very busy studying psychology and counselling at the same time.
To become a child psychologist, as previously mentioned, you must complete a minimum 4 years of study at University, followed by 2 years of supervision or a Masters Degree. Once you have completed 4 years of study in Psychology you are able to gain registration as a Provisional Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and associate membership with the Australian Psychology Society. Following the further two years of study or supervision you can gain full registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
To be a Child Psychologist it is recommend that you take electives on child development and education at uni, and gain work experience in the field. Additionally, many universities offer Masters degrees in Developmental Psychology.
The counselling and family therapy course you are currently studying may provide you with some valuable insights, however it is not a requirement for becoming a child psychologist.
All the Best Elena,
Corina Vogler
Provisional Psychologist -
Hello guys! I am a 2nd year Psychology and family double major student. I want to work with children 2 to 14 ish but am coming up against a lot of blocks to get the right skills & education. I had to study wth ECU in WA to even get any decent child subjects in my degree. The trouble is the child & family major seems to cover mostly up to 5 or 6 & the alternative youth work major covers 12 & up, I am suddenly feeling that the age group I want to work with is not covered by anything! Even when I look at honours & masters degrees offered externally there seems to be nothing covering this age group, pls can you help. I am in Molong, nr. Orange NSW and am a single mum of a 5 & 6 yr old so cannot study on campus, thanks guys, Sara
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Hi,
I have a Bachelor of Education (Special Education), and have been a primary school teacher for the past 10 years. I'm about to have a baby and thought that it might be a good time to start studying again part-time.I have always been interested in child psychology and it has been something that I have always wanted to pursue.
Any advice on what university course/s I should start to look into? My interests would be primary aged children and children with special needs.
Thanks!
P.S. Great website! -
Hi,
I'm currently a year 12 student and I have found studying psychology to be very enjoyable and in particular I've found children to be the most interesting to learn about. I have always wanted in my life to be either a psychologist or in a profession that works with children and this has always made me very confused. So I had the great idea to become a child psychologist so I could do both these things :) however, it's been very difficult to find the right courses. Next year I really have my heart set on going to Adelaide for university but I'm unsure as to which course from the three Uni's I should apply for and what courses would be best. You say that I need 4 years of university but they only seem to have the Bachelor of Psychology (Hounors) going for 4 years and the rest of their courses like behavioural science go for 3 years? Does this make a difference? Do I have to do the Bachelor of Psychology to become a child psychologist? And also which of the three universities would you recommend? Also I love what it is your doing it is people like you guys that inspire me to become a child psychologist. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. :)Charmaine
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