I am interested in becoming a developmental or clinical psychologist, what are some good, low cost schools?

Question

I am a Caribbean resident. I have finished an associate degree program in a community college in my area. Majoring in Biology, Chemistry and Math. I enjoy helping people through councelling and studying how people react to different stimuli. I want to become a clinical or developmental psychologist, by the age of 27. I am now 20. Can anyone help me?

Answer 1

Go to http://www.educationplanner.com and do their undergraduate search. They have a Caribbean search, and you can put in what price you're willing to pay, selectivity, etc.

Answer 2

Developmental and clinical psychologists have doctoral degrees, so you will first have to finish a 4-year undergraduate course of study to qualify for admission to one of these programs. Once admitted, it usually takes 4-6 years to finish the doctoral degree. Most successful applicants for clinical psych. have taken at least 1 year off between undergrad and grad school because of the weight this type of program gives to work and research experience.

In general, state schools are typically somewhat less expensive than private schools. Most schools, though, typically award full tuition expenses to about 50% of the doctoral students for clinical psychology, so if cost is a factor I would really advise pursuing programs where you would be most likely to receive these fellowships.

Good luck!