Counseling Psychology vs. Clinical Psychology

Written Assignment

Counseling Psychology vs. Clinical Psychology

In this 3 to 4 page paper, compare and contrast the primary goals of a clinical psychologist and a counseling psychologist? How are their perspectives on treatment similar and how are they different? What are the educational requirements for each? In what type of setting are we likely to find each? Identify which professional association each would be affiliated with as well as which Code of Ethics regulates each professional. Finally, what are the advantages and disadvantages to each of these professions? You are to use at least two peer reviewed sources to support your views.

Written Assignment

Counseling Psychology vs. Clinical Psychology In this 3 to 4 page paper, compare and contrast the primary goals of a clinical psychologist and a counseling psychologist? How are their perspectives on treatment similar and how are they different? What are the educational requirements for each? In what type of setting are we likely to find each? Identify which professional association each would be affiliated with as well as which Code of Ethics regulates each professional. Finally, what are the advantages and disadvantages to each of these professions? You are to use at least two peer reviewed sources to support your views.

Rockies 4: Week 4 (Oct 21 – Oct 27)

Week 4 Introduction Professionals in psychology work in a variety of subfields including health psychology, social psychology and counseling psychology. Individuals trained in health psychology will work with an entirely different population than those trained as social or industrial/occupational psychologists. The nature of their work as well as that of their colleagues and specific areas of specialty can also vary by subfield. Psychology is certainly a field that offers myriad possibilities for psychologists, therapists and counselors. Each area is exciting and has unique considerations and challenges.

Week Four Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the differences in the Code of Ethics followed by clinical psychologists and counseling psychologists.

2. Describe the roles of an industrial psychologist and a health psychologist and how they differ from that of a clinical psychologist.

3. Evaluate the role of a health psychologist and identify the collaborative practices utilized between a clinical psychologist and a health psychologist.

4. Identify the professional credentialing requirements needed to work as a health psychologist or an industrial organizational psychologist.

5. Identify the appropriate professional association for clinical and counseling psychologists as well as their benefits.

Overview

Note: The online classroom is designed to time students out after 90 minutes of inactivity. Because of this, we strongly suggest that you compose your work in a word processing program and copy and paste it into the discussion post when you are ready to submit it.

Required Readings 1. Textbook:      Sternberg, R.J. (2010). Career paths in psychology: where your career can take you. (2nd ed.). Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.           Chapter 6: Clinical Psychologists in Independent Practice: Infinite Opportunities          Chapter 8: The Diverse and Intriguing Career Opportunities for Counseling Psychologists          Chapter 10: Career Experiences of Clinical Psychologists Working in a Hospital          Chapter 14: Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology as a Career           Chapter 17: Health Psychology: Where Psychological, Biological and Social Factors Intersect      Kuther, T.L. & Morgan, R.D. (2010). Careers in psychology: Opportunities in a changing world. (3rd ed.)Boston, MA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-0-495-          60074-9          Chapter 3: Clinical and Counseling Psychology          Chapter 6: Health Psychology          Chapter 9: Careers of Students with Interests in Industrial, Organizational and Human Factors Psychology 2. Article:      Sears, S.R., & Stanton, A.L. (2001). Physician-assisted dying: Review of issues and roles for health psychologists. Health Psychology, 20(4), 302-310. (EBSCOHost          Accession Number: 2001-11106-008) Recommended Readings 1. Textbook:      Davis, S.F., Giordano, P.J., & Licht, C.A. (2009). Your career in psychology: putting your graduate degree to work. Massachusetts: John Wiley & Sons.          Chapter 19: Industrial and Organizational Psychology Recommended Video Health Psychology Interview with a health psychologist addressing many common FAQ’s about this subfield of psychology.       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0m-kea-lNw