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Hello everyone, I've been having a hard time gauging what type of work (non research based) one might find after pursing a Masters degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology..... aside from HR. Anyone find a job that is a bit "different"? Or know someone that began consulting work and can explain what that job might be like?

Thanks for the advice guys. So a MA, even if it doesn't transfer over, might be a step in the right direction. Also, it would help me more accurately gauge what specific areas I am interested in. Congrats on getting accepted into a program in CA chubber!

Thank you Mint and Chubber! Okay, So clinical and counseling might not be the most applicable internaitonal degrees since they require licencensure and there is a good chance that many of the credits will not transfer over to a PhD. Are there any Masters programs in the US where most of the credits do count towards a PhD if one chooses to enter one? Is losing credits from MA to PhD a program that I would equally face in the US?

Hello everyone, If I receive a Masters in a country outside of the US, is it possible to be accepted into a PhD program in the US? Also, If I received a clinical, neuro, or cognitive Masters outside of the US would I be able to get a research or other field related position in the US? Thanks.

I have my BS in Psychology, one job that you can do is be a teacher. There are several routes to alternative licensure, research the specific pathways for your state Here what my state requires and some options in no particular order: A) 1) Take the subject area test for what you would like to teach ( I took and passed FTCE Elementary Ed. ). 2) Apply for a statement of status of eligibility from your state department of education. 3) Apply/interview for an open teaching position (usually many options, listed on school district database) 4) When you accept a teaching position you will be grantited a temporary teaching certificate that is good for 2 years and you will have a teaching job. You could alternative complete a 1 year teacher prep program at a community college and get your professional teaching certification. C) Or you could just apply for a subistitue position or a Teaching Assistant position. You are already qualified for these jobs but they pay significantly less than an actual teacher salary. Teacher salary in my state = 38,000. Substitute teacher pay = 75 per day. Teaching Assistant/paraprofessional = 10-12 per hour. There is also significantly less work with the latter roles. D) There are jobs as behavioral specialist working with children/adults with Autism usually. A degree in Psych is a plus for these jobs but again they don't pay significantly well. I just thought I would post this in case you may be interested in teaching should the need for a different field arises. I have spent the last 3 years as a Teaching Assistant, sub, and now a 5th grade temporary teacher. I can say with confidence that it is a field that I do not plan on continuing to work in. I am looking into applying to graduate schools and getting a MA in Psych and then perhaps pursuing a PhD. Teaching is a very in demand but also demanding field, it is for some and not others.... but the option will always be there should you feel inclined to take it. The speech specialists at the schools I've worked in always seemed like they were in a good position. THey would come in and work with the kids for a period of time (or call the kids in) and then they would leave. They are not commited to maintaining a classroom which is one of the very demanding aspects of teaching on top of lesson planning and whatnot. Glad you found your interests, you sound like a dedicated and qualified applicant.... I'm sure it will work out! Regards, Wes