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Starting At Capella On Monday
#11
sanantone Wrote:The Capella website gives a list of career possibilities, but they're jobs you don't really need a master's for.

https://www.capella.edu/online-degrees/m...-outcomes/


It would seem also that most of those jobs don't require a degree in psychology either, more likely just a degree. Honestly it seems unless your going for a Doctorate the Master level of a psychology degree is more novelty. That being said I am personally looking at their Masters in Industrial/Organizational Psychology to complement my MBA (when it is done). I am also hoping that some of the courses from the Master's will transfer over when I am able to pursue my PsyD or PhD. I believe that is the best way to look at the Masters level of Psychology as a stepping stone, unless your talking about a Clinical Counseling degree which would allow to become a licensed therapist. However even then most therapists just use that position to chase their Doctorate, at least the ones I know.
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johnjaxs Wrote:It would seem also that most of those jobs don't require a degree in psychology either, more likely just a degree. Honestly it seems unless your going for a Doctorate the Master level of a psychology degree is more novelty. That being said I am personally looking at their Masters in Industrial/Organizational Psychology to complement my MBA (when it is done). I am also hoping that some of the courses from the Master's will transfer over when I am able to pursue my PsyD or PhD. I believe that is the best way to look at the Masters level of Psychology as a stepping stone, unless your talking about a Clinical Counseling degree which would allow to become a licensed therapist. However even then most therapists just use that position to chase their Doctorate, at least the ones I know.

Depending on the state and the program, a master's in psychology can qualify one for a mental health or professional counselor license. I/O psychologists don't have to worry about licensure, but at least a master's degree is expected to get into the field. A doctorate is preferred.
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#13
I found some interesting articles on careers in sports psychology and also a job page on the Association for Applied Sports Psychology website. They also offer certification.

Hot careers: Sport psychology
Career as a Sports Psychologist | CareersinPsychology.org
Association for Applied Sport Psychology: Employment Opportunities
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sanantone Wrote:Depending on the state and the program, a master's in psychology can qualify one for a mental health or professional counselor license. I/O psychologists don't have to worry about licensure, but at least a master's degree is expected to get into the field. A doctorate is preferred.

Just asking, but what is your opinion on my plan? My main idea behind pursuing a Masters in I/O Psychology is to continue my psychology field as far as I can without needing to complete a residency/intern requirement as of now. Since being in the army it is highly unlikely that I would be able to spend time at a internship or residency for a 1yr. So that would have to wait until I am out of the army. I also see I/O Psychology as having more worth in a business environment then a MS in General Psychology, thus being a complement to my MBA.
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mog538 Wrote:Less than a year ago I had no thoughts of finishing my undergrad. Now thanks to everyone here I have not only finished my BA but have also completed two courses towards an MBA and have now put that on hold to pursue a Masters in Sports Psychology at Capella (which will be more relevant to my career in the short term).

The discussions on this site are fantastic. It's amazing how a seemingly irrelevant discussion can open your eyes to a new possibility.

I aim to share some of my thoughts on the Capella program and their flexpath delivery method as someone like me might find it in a few years and then pursue something they didn't hink possible as I am doing now.

Thank you degreeforum.net!

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Capella Flexpath maybe the only "for profit" university that I will remotely look at as it's "more affordable" than the traditional for profit schools.
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bjcheung77 Wrote:Capella Flexpath maybe the only "for profit" university that I will remotely look at as it's "more affordable" than the traditional for profit schools.

Patten is cheaper and for-profit (but the old adage of "you get what you pay for" applies with them; though I wouldn't say that in general with education). I don't know much about Capella, though I haven't heard many positives. But I used the same logic you just did when I started with Patten, and looking back I wish I just trusted my gut instinct and avoided the for-profit.
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The one big for-profit that mostly gets positive reviews is APUS (American Military University and American Public University). They aren't as cheap as the competency-based programs, but their tuition rates are pretty low relative to comparable schools.
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#19
mog538 Wrote:Less than a year ago I had no thoughts of finishing my undergrad. Now thanks to everyone here I have not only finished my BA but have also completed two courses towards an MBA and have now put that on hold to pursue a Masters in Sports Psychology at Capella (which will be more relevant to my career in the short term).

The discussions on this site are fantastic. It's amazing how a seemingly irrelevant discussion can open your eyes to a new possibility.

I aim to share some of my thoughts on the Capella program and their flexpath delivery method as someone like me might find it in a few years and then pursue something they didn't hink possible as I am doing now.

Thank you degreeforum.net!

Congratulations on finishing your BA and maybe your MBA! Based on the dates, you must be close to finishing. Any updates?
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