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Putting Children First: Importance of School Psychology

By Kelly Richardson
Learning & Life Columnist
August 28, 2006

For many children in our public school system, caring staff members take the place of apathetic parents. This wreaks havoc on a child's psyche. There is a desperate need for school psychology professionals to help get these at-risk students back on track. Here's how you can help.

If you are interested in helping children and the inner workings of the human mind, the psychology field might be the perfect career for you. There is an especially critical need for professionals trained in child psychology. School psychology professionals help children handle the various home and school pressures that can build up and take their toll. Child psychology is primarily concerned with the development of students in grades K through 12. But there are just not enough qualified psychology personnel to meet the needs of our public school systems.

Child Psychology: Career with a Conscience

• Diagnose Problems. Through conversations with the child, you will assess their situation and provide first-level counseling services to them.
• Parent Conferencing. Child psychology professionals meet with concerned parents and organize a plan of action to help their children.
• Student Support Teams. The school psychology professional is an integral part of the student support team, together with teachers and administrators.

This is a hot career field that is in immediate need of dedicated professionals just like you. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a need for school psychology majors to fill critical roles in the coming decade.

The Child Psychology Degree Up Close

• Base Degree. You can begin a career in school psychology by earning a bachelor's degree and following it up with a year of advanced training.
• Promising Prospects. The need for child psychology pros will grow faster than the national average for all occupations in the coming decade.
• Excellent Salary. Median earnings for school psychology personnel were between $41,000 and $72,000 in 2004.

For a caring career with excellent employment prospects, check out the child psychology field.

Sources

• National Association of School Psychologists
• Psychologists, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

About the Author
Kelly Richardson covers the local education and technology scenes in major cities across the country. His articles appear in a variety of respected educational journals, periodicals, and e-zines.

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