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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Chun-tzu" data-source="post: 623334" data-attributes="member: 1441">Being in the field of Clinical Psychology (I'll be starting internship in the fall), I've met a number of psychologists who caution students that a psych degree is no guarantee of a comfortable living. There is a fair degree of competition in the field, and finding a good job in psychology isn't easy. But there are plenty of good ones out there, and there are many parts of the country that are experiencing a serious shortage of mental health professionals. Forensic psychology is a bit better paid than most other parts of clinical psychology, but that also means the competition is stiffer.Psych grad programs probably won't be bothered by someone seeking a comfortable salary as one of their motivations. They'll be looking for other things that show the signs of a good psychologist, including critical thinking skills, maturity, competence, social skills, and so forth. Some programs are fairly lax in their entry requirements, looking for people to drop out sooner or later if they aren't suited to the field (and people do).If it's an area of interest for you, Xarlen, disability is one area of specialization within clinical psychology. It's not necessarily the best way to go if you want to be one of the higher paid psychologists, though.If you're interested in being a clinical psychologist, you don't need a research background (although it would still be very useful). PsyD (doctorate of psychology) programs are more clinical in their orientation than PhD (doctorate of philosophy) programs, which are more academic and research-oriented. I did some volunteer work at a crisis hotline before deciding to enter this field. I enjoyed the work, despite the odd hours, the occasional weirdo, and the lack of pay. That was a good indication for me that I'd enjoy clinical work, because without that, it's just a job.If your program has a career center, it would be a good idea to make an appointment with a career counselor. They can help you find answers to many of your questions. But I also agree with tleilaxu that you want to keep an open mind about your future, because you may find a different path that works just as well or better for you.</blockquote>

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