If I don't get accepted-what are my options with an M.A.

[bamba]

Hi all,

As this is my last time applying (currently waitlisted everwhere!)-I'm curious what options I have to still stay in this field with only an M.A.? Where can I gain employment teaching, researching or clinical consulting? I have 7 years of research experience, substantial clinical experience, publications, presentations, good letters of recommendation and excellent GPA. Any advice would be much appreciated!

Thanks! (loosing hope here).

[HyacinthMacaw]

Hi all,

As this is my last time applying (currently waitlisted everwhere!)-I'm curious what options I have to still stay in this field with only an M.A.? Where can I gain employment teaching, researching or clinical consulting? I have 7 years of research experience, substantial clinical experience, publications, presentations, good letters of recommendation and excellent GPA. Any advice would be much appreciated!

Thanks! (loosing hope here).

Hello bamba, I'm so sorry to hear that you have been waitlisted at all the programs to which you've applied--that must be terribly nerve-wracking and probably prolongs your anxiety. Let's hope that a program recognizes your excellent credentials and extends you an offer of admission.

I've written on the psych forum before about employment at community colleges with an MA degree. Here's what I said verbatim:

"Master's degrees are sufficient to apply for posts at community colleges, though doctoral degrees render one more attractive in a competitive job market. This article might give you a better idea of what it's like to be a tenured professor at a community college: http://chronicle.com...a-Bad-Gig/45224

Salary information is here: http://www.cupahr.or...ExecSummary.pdf

I've heard that salaries at community colleges in wealthy suburbs (e.g., Nassau County near NYC) can meet or exceed those at some four-year public colleges.

Hope that helps!"

[bamba]

Thank you for the information!

[leica818]

Hello bamba, I'm so sorry to hear that you have been waitlisted at all the programs to which you've applied--that must be terribly nerve-wracking and probably prolongs your anxiety. Let's hope that a program recognizes your excellent credentials and extends you an offer of admission.

I've written on the psych forum before about employment at community colleges with an MA degree. Here's what I said verbatim:

"Master's degrees are sufficient to apply for posts at community colleges, though doctoral degrees render one more attractive in a competitive job market. This article might give you a better idea of what it's like to be a tenured professor at a community college: http://chronicle.com...a-Bad-Gig/45224

Salary information is here: http://www.cupahr.or...ExecSummary.pdf

I've heard that salaries at community colleges in wealthy suburbs (e.g., Nassau County near NYC) can meet or exceed those at some four-year public colleges.

Hope that helps!"

Hey there! Thanks for that information! That's good to know because I'm not sure if I want to pursue a PhD yet... What about teaching at a high school level? Can a person with just an MA do that?? Would that require an education certificate??

Thanks

[franks98]

Hey there! Thanks for that information! That's good to know because I'm not sure if I want to pursue a PhD yet... What about teaching at a high school level? Can a person with just an MA do that?? Would that require an education certificate??

Thanks

It likely depends on the state as each state's DPI requires different credentials. Places where teachers are needed, though, will likely put you on board on an emergency license while you take education courses to meet the requirements.