Career in Psychology with Emphasis on Clinical Psychopathology

COMM110 – Info & Digital Literacy Instructor: Professor Busek By: May Hill

Field of Study Project

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Psyche – The Greek word for “sprite, soul, and breath.” Logia – The Greek word for “the study of something.”

Career in Psychology with Emphasis on Clinical Psychopathology

What is Psychology?

Psychology is the study of mental

and behavioral processes.

(Kleinman, 2012)

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What Psychologists do & How can they help?

Observe and treat abnormal behavior

Research

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Participate in research & studies

Administer test and assessments

Prescribe coping methods for various mental disorders

Research

Diagnose/Treat Test/Assess

Therapy

Therapy

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What is

Psychopathology?

Addresses the symptoms of mental distress, in order to

examine the origin of maladapted behavior.

 Scientific approach to discovering the origins of mental distress

 Address how mental disorders develop

 Examine symptoms and conditions

 Consider genetic, biological, psychological, and social causes

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Career in Psychology with Emphasis on Clinical Psychopathology

What is Clinical

Psychopathology? Provide specialized,

comprehensive mental

healthcare and in-depth

research on the origin and symptoms of

mental illness.

Diagnose mental disorders by analyzing;

 Behavior

 Emotions

 Cognitive functions

 Environmental

 Biological stressors

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Academic pathways to becoming a psychologist

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2018

2022 2026 2028 2030 2032 2034 2036

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Doctorate degree 4-6yrs

Bachler’s Degree 4yrs

Master’s Degree 2-3yrs

Internship 1yr minimum

Start working

Decide focus area in psychology Volunteer work in the field

Graduate Record Exam

Become licensed to practice

psychology

2yrs supervised training

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Trustworthy Analytical

Utilize logical reasoning skills when assessing

information/data and solving

problems

Strong Communication

Communicate clearly and effetely

Listener & Observer

Listen keenly to others and carefully observe verbal and

nonverbal cues

Empathy & Patience

Display the ability to understand feelings

of distress or discomfort in others,

while recognizing that this career field

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Display integrity with patients’

sensitive information and

adhere to professional ethics

Skills

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Career Options for future psychologists

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY “Board branch of psychology”

Employed in areas such as;

 Rehabilitation

 Family counselor

 Occupational

COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY “Solve real world-

problems”

Solve real-world problems and work in areas such as:

 Government agencies

 Universities

 Corporate businesses

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

“Uunderstand cognitive, social & psychosocial development.”

Employed in areas such as;

 Hospice/ Hospitals

 Outreach programs for teens

 Research Groups

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 Family Therapy  Marketing Research

Analyst

BACHELOR’S Level

 Counseling Psychology

 Forensic Psychology

MASTER’S LEVEL

$100,000

$70,000

$55,000

Bright Future: Expected Income

 Degree earned is a direct reflection of your earning potential.

 Salaries can range from $45,000 and below to $200,000 annually.

 Military Psychology  Psychiatrist  Clinical

Psychopathology

DOCTORATE LEVEL

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Median annual wage for psychologists was $77,030 in 2017

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Bright Future: Expected Career Growth

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Clinical, counseling and school psycholog ist s

Social scient ist s and related workers

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14%

11%

11%

8%

7%

% Change in employment, projected 2016-2026  The but psychology field is

expected to grow faster than average.

 Clinical, counseling, and school psychology is expected to increase by 14%, but will also be the most competitive field.

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Figure 1. Graph illustrating occupational outlook for psychological jobs. From U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics

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Reference

Anderson, J. (2010). What is Psychopathology? Retrieved July 24, 2018, from https://reliawire.com/psychopathology/

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Psychologists. (2018). Retrieved July 30, 2018, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/psychologists.htm

Craighead, W. E., Miklowitz, D. J., & Craighead, L. W. (Eds.). (2017). Psychopathology : history, diagnosis, and empirical foundations. Retrieved from https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy2.apus.edu

Gorodenkoff. (2018). Brain scan [Monitors Show EEG Reading and Graphical Brain Model.]. Retrieved August 9, 2018, from https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/monitors-show-eeg-reading-and-graphical-brain- model-in-the-background-laboratory-man-gm925426264-253957380 Clinical Psychology Degrees & Careers | How to Become a Clinical Psychologist. (n.d.). Retrieved August 6, 2018, from https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/psychologist/clinical-psychologist/

Clinical Psychology Overview | Quick Facts About the Job. (n.d.). Retrieved July 24, 2018, from https://www.allpsychologyschools.com/clinical-psychology/

Kleinman, P. (2012). Psych 101. Avon: Adams Media Corp, p.7

What do practicing psychologist do? (n.d.). Retrieved August 1, 2018, from http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/about-psychologists.aspx

Wildpixel. (2018). Alzheimer's [Monitors Show EEG Reading and Graphical Brain Model.]. Retrieved August, 2018, from https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/monitors-show-eeg-reading-and-graphical-brain- model-in-the-background-laboratory-man-gm925426264-253957380

Career in Psychology with Emphasis on Clinical Psychopathology

Thank You!

EXEMPLARY

(4 pts) ACCOMPLISHED

(3.4 pts) DEVELOPING

(3 pts) BEGINNING

(2.6 pts) DID NOT ATTEMPT

(0 pts)

Use Information

Effectively* (40%)

(ILO-AL.A.2)

Communicates, organizes and synthesizes information from sources to fully achieve a specific purpose, with clarity and depth. Provides the audience with substantive information that increases their knowledge of the topic.

Communicates, organizes and synthesizes information from sources. Intended purpose is achieved. Provides the audience with information that increases their knowledge of the topic.

Communicates and organizes information from sources. The information is not yet synthesized, so the intended purpose is not fully achieved. Did not provide the audience with information that increases their knowledge of the topic.

Communicates information from sources. The information is fragmented and/or used inappropriately (misquoted, taken out of context, or incorrectly paraphrased, etc.), so the intended purpose is not achieved. Did not provide the audience with information that increases their knowledge of the topic.

Student did not attempt.

Presentation Organization

(20%)

The organization of the presentation includes an introduction, body, conclusion, and properly formatted reference/works cited page.

The organization of the presentation includes an introduction, body, conclusion, and reference/works cited page.

The organization of the presentation includes an introduction, body, and conclusion, but no reference/works cited page

The presentation lacks a cohesive organization or a reference/works cited page.

Student did not attempt.

Graphics and Appearance

(20%)

Effective use of bullets and spacing on all slides. Pictures, in addition to the slide background are used strategically on slides. A professional-looking slide background is used.

Effective use of bullets and spacing on most slides. Pictures used on some slides. A professional-looking slide background is used.

Effective use of bullets and spacing on is inconsistent on the slides or pictures are not used appropriately or a professional-looking slide background

Effective use of bullets and spacing on is inconsistent on the slides and pictures are not used appropriately and a professional-looking slide background is not used.

Student did not attempt.

Sources and Evidence*

(10%)

Demonstrates skillful use of high- quality, credible, relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing

Demonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant sources to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing.

Demonstrates an attempt to use credible and/or relevant sources to support ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing.

Demonstrates an attempt to use sources to support ideas in the writing.

Student did not attempt.

Writing Quality* (10%)

Uses graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error- free.

Uses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning to readers. The language in the portfolio has few errors.

Uses language that generally conveys meaning to readers with clarity, although writing may include some errors.

Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage.

Student did not attempt.

*Portions of this rubric come from the AAC&U Value Rubrics. Retrieved from https://www.aacu.org/value-rubrics

 The Sources and Evidence and Writing Quality criteria come from the AAC&U Written Communication Value Rubric

 The Use Information Effectively criteria comes from the Information Literacy Value Rubric.