Clinical

Psychologist
Emelia McKinney
What do they do?
Clinical psychologists diagnose and evaluate
the mental and emotional disorders of
individuals.
Holland Code - AIS
Artistic: Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and
patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following
a clear set of rules.

Investigative: Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and

require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for
facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Social: Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and
teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
Top Tasks
Performed
The most important things psychologists do
are counseling clients, advising, conferring,
listening, and diagnosing.
Top Knowledge
Needed
Important things for psychologists to have
knowledge of include psychology, obviously,
as well as therapy and counseling, the English
language, customer and civil service, and the
law.
Top Skills
Required
It is important for psychologists to have skills
in areas like active listening, speaking, social
perceptiveness, critical thinking, and complex
problem solving, among others.
Top Abilities
Needed
Some of the most important abilities for
psychologists to have include problem
sensitivity, oral expression, speech clarity,
deductive reasoning, and written
comprehension.
Median Pay
Starting - After 10 Years -
$54,108 $75,299
Why is it a Good
Fit?
Although it may sound strange, Ive been always been
fascinated with the mind, and mental disorders. They
interest me, and working with people sounds nice as well. Ive
been interested in forensic psychology for a while now, as
well, and this though career incorporates the investigative and
social aspects of my Holland Code primarily, however, Im
sure artistic aspects are useful as well.
Education
The level of education needed to be a clinical
psychologist varies, but would be either a
masters, doctoral, or professional degree.
Potential majors include psychology (general)
and genetic counseling, among others.
College Choices
Colorado State University, Fort Collins: major in
psychology, minor in criminology
University of New Haven: major in psychology
(forensic/criminal), minor in communication or
criminal justice
Occidental College: major in psychology
 CSU - Fort Collins

Psychology Major Requirements

"The Psychology Major"

Criminology Minor Requirements

Criminology Undergraduate Studies
 University of New
Haven
Psychology Major (B.A)

Communication Minor
Criminal Justice Minor
 Occidental
College
Psychology Major Requirements
 Paying for College - CSU Fort
Collins

Cost of Attendance: $27,300

4 Years: $109,200
5 Years: $136,500
Paying for College - University of
New Haven
Cost of Attendance: $53,630
4 Years: $214,520
5 Years: $268,150
Paying for College - Occidental
College
Cost of Attendance: $67,806
4 Years: $271,224
5 Years: $339,030
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