it was a drug convicted crime i got it removed from my record but im very limited in my life. i was an addict for a long time i have changed my life and have started a new way of living. it is very hard for me because i want to become a psychologist but i dont no if i can
2006-12-03 10:47:02 · 5 answers · asked by joe p 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Your criminal history should not affect your ability to attend a college or university to meet your educational goals. Anyone can have a degree in anything so long as you pay your tuition, attend classes, and pass your courses. Universities and colleges do not run background checks to see if their students have criminal backgrounds. The only thing they check is your academic record to ensure that you are qualified to continue in your coursework and receive your degree.
Your criminal history comes into play when you start seeking employment and applying for licenses when you want to practice psychology. But if you are able to achieve a PhD, you should be educated enough to convince a potential employer or licensing board that your criminal history is a thing of the past and that you have turned your life experience into something positive for the benefit of others.
2006-12-03 10:56:35 · answer #1 · answered by Pablo Rueben 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Okay, say you were in Oklahoma. Look up State License. I am going through this myself. I already have my BS and working on Masters. In Oklahoma you can become a Licensed Therapist, even if your a felon. You will have to go in front of the State Board and answer questions about your offense and what you have done to correct yourself. In Oklahoma you have to get a pardon from the Governor and wait ten years before you can go through the expungement process. Every State is different concerning the amount of time that you have to wait. I hope this helps you. Good luck to you and I've been in your shoes, and if you want it bad enough you will get that piece of paper. If you lived through all of the bull that comes from being a felon, you can surely do this!
2006-12-03 11:42:24 · answer #2 · answered by docie555@yahoo.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state you live in, but probably not. I suggest you become a drug counselor, which does not carry the same weight professionally. Usually, drug counselors are exusers, but not always. In the state I live in, they had all sorts of problems with abuses because they didn't really have a good handle on people who were exaddicts becoming counselors. Now they are revamping it. Thank goodness.
2006-12-03 10:58:01 · answer #3 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in Britain the contact the British Psychological Society and find out, if you're in America contact the America Psychological Association. Just ask them.
2006-12-03 10:55:21 · answer #4 · answered by Mango M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it was expunged you should be okay. Good for you...turning your life around AND pursuing positive aspirations! Good luck to you!
2006-12-03 10:50:41 · answer #5 · answered by Nerdalicious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋