I’m getting ready to apply to grad schools but am unsure of what I want to focus on. My B.S. is in Human Development and Family Studies with a focus on childhood.
I am interested in working with children that have special needs but I do NOT want to be a teacher. I prefer one to one or small groups. I also like the idea of coming up with behavior/treatment plans for the children to focus on their needs. Therapist positions or Early Intervention appeal to me (not so much physical or occupational therapy. More on the behavioral/developmental side of things.) And although it’s not my top priority, salary is a concern of mine.
What Master’s degree would be most beneficial?
#1 by skittles on February 8, 2010 - 12:07 am
Master’s in school psychology or counseling seems to be beneficial… working for the school won’t get you a lot of money but it will get you some time off with your family and one on one time with children.
#2 by Blasters on February 8, 2010 - 5:11 am
Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis; usually in Psych. dept.
#3 by College Tips on April 13, 2010 - 12:37 am
I have just completed my secondary studies and it has suddenly set in that I have absolutely no clue of the career road i’m going to choose. I have always been a grade A student, but now that i’ve had a few months in the real world, I feel that I have been focusing too much on unattainable goals. I feel it’s come to a point where i’m goint to have to seek out some kind of career counselling or something of that nature to guide me in the right direction. Has anyone here gone through an ordeal like this?