Does anyone know what college courses I will have to take to become a child psychologist?

Question

Also, what field is it in? Clinical , developmental etc..

Answer 1

To be a psychologist, you'll have to get a doctoral degree in psychology after you finish your undergrad work. You can get a degree in Clinical Psychology (but remember that it's harder to get into these programs than it is to get into medical schools!) or you could get a degree in Developmental Psychology. It will be easier to get training to provide psychotherapy if you pursue the Clinical Psych degree.

If you're only interested in doing therapy with kids, you could also get a degree in Social Work. You wouldn't be able to call yourself a psychologist, but you would be licensed to provide psychotherapy. Depending on the state you want to practice in, you may be able to get a masters degree in psychology and obtain licensure as a psychotherapist. Both degrees are less time-consuming than the PhD.

Answer 2

Short answer: A LOT. A few different psych courses from a few difference areas, all the ususal core classes for undergraduate degrees like math, english and stuff. Also, a few statistics classes, research methods classes....and a whole bunch of others just for a BA. Child psychologists can be classified as a few things if you want to get picky. Being a school psychologist is a related field, and a fun one.

Answer 3

There are tons of classes to take. There will be a lot of math starting with Algebra through several statistics classes, about a dozen at least psychology classes then there is the general ed requirements and electives. Some schools also require a foreign language to be studies. Of course a whole bunch of child development classes as well. Just for yourself you might want to consider a business entrepreneur class and a writing class as you will need both of those skills.

Answer 4

A grasp’s or doctoral degree, and a license, are required for many psychologists. it might take 4 years to get a bachelor's degree, and one extra 5-7 years for a doctoral degree. Median annual earnings of salary and earnings scientific, counseling, and school psychologists in would 2006 have been $fifty 9,440 (for a 40-hours-a-week activity for fifty two weeks, that comes out to $28.fifty 8 an hour).

Answer 5

See:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos056.htm#training