Where should you go for further study in Psychology?

[oneforthelord]

What does this mean? Basically if anyone has any recommendations or information where to go for further studies in Psychology i.e. specialisation in a subfield of Psychology, do post it here. Also, if got questions, do ask!

I start first by asking: Where should I go for a non-research based Masters in Clinical Psychology? I was thinking of going to Auckland University, but that's mainly because I've always wanted to go to New Zealand :P My mother graduated from there with a degree in Counseling Psychology too, emak borek anak rintik :lol:

I'm not sure how good it is, and how recognized the degree is. Maybe it's not exactly the best place. Has anyone ever heard of where is a good place, or any info on the quality of a masters from Auckland U?

[FCHP]

I've heard that stanford is good for psychology. Or is that plain obvious haha... Still why don't you consider going there straight for a progressive pHD?

[oneforthelord]

Probably because I want to go New Zealand :lol: But that's something I should consider as well. Anyway, Stanford was my choice for a Phd, so I would end up there any way. If I can actually get a cmpany to sponsor me there, I'd probably go for that progressive Phd thing :)

[pinkpau]

does anyone know of good presitigious unis in the states to do psychology?

[morninglory143]

hyee~ 8) i have a few questions:

1)i just got my spm result and i'm interested to pursue my study in psychology.but i can hardly find the way to it.can somebody here tell me what are the next steps?

2)what scholars should i apply and which scholars that offer a degree in psychology in oversea?because until now, the scholars that i applied just offer engineering and such fields of study. :lol:

3)do i have to do an A-level first on my own?

4)is it true that it is hard for the psychological students to get a job?

please2 someone help me especially oneforthelord!!!i dying to further my study in psychology in overc..

[ChocoChris]

hyee~ 8) i have a few questions:

1)i just got my spm result and i'm interested to pursue my study in psychology.but i can hardly find the way to it.can somebody here tell me what are the next steps?

2)what scholars should i apply and which scholars that offer a degree in psychology in oversea?because until now, the scholars that i applied just offer engineering and such fields of study. :lol:

3)do i have to do an A-level first on my own?

4)is it true that it is hard for the psychological students to get a job?

please2 someone help me especially oneforthelord!!!i dying to further my study in psychology in overc..




Hi there, I also have the same question as the one above me.
I am hoping to further my studies in psychology in overseas.
One of the places i can think of is University Of New South Wales in AUstralia.

And i was thinking of going for the UNSW Foundation program but
aFter calculation, i found out that i at least need Rm100,000 per year in Australia.

[4seasonspring]

By the way, I'm a STPM 2007 student, applying for pubic uni entrance 08/09 soon. I'm interested to know more abt the career and academic pathway to become a clinical psychologist.

As I am a science stream student, the only public uni I can pick later for psychology course is UKM(uni Kebangsaan Malaysia). UMS do offer psychology course but they only open for art stream students.

I hv heard that in order to become a clinical psychologist, one can either do a degree in psychology or counselling course first, then only master in clinical psychology. and both pathways can lead to the path of becoming a clinical psychologist.

can someone explain the difference btwn these two pathways?or which is a better pathway?

thx in advanced.=)

[vseehua]

Counseling deals with more of the cases involving normal people. Stress, problems with bf/gf and so on. And it's more limited to giving support and advise to the affected.

Psychiatrist, on the other hand, deals with the more serious cases which required medicine or drugs to control the patients' behaviour...

Hope that's clear enough to differenciate between the two ;)

[PaTiEnT]

If you're unsure at this point which you want to do, I suggest Clinical as it is easier to go from Clinical to Counselling than from Counselling to Clinical (i.e., Clinical is more 'able-ing'). UKM is good, HELP is good too :) There are dedicated psychologists/lecturers at both institutes.

I'm not sure about the qualifications in Malaysia as there is not overarching regulating registration board, but minimum qualifications in other countries are:
Australia - Master of Clinical Psychology
UK & US - PhD or Doctorate

As for the differences btwn the different areas:
Counselling - normal everyday problems but with specific techniques/problem-solving skills to deal with them
Clinical - dealing with people who are diagnosed with mental illnesses e.g. depression, eating disorders, autism, ADHD etc
Psychiatry - mostly medicine and pharmacology to 'co-treat' these disorders as there are biological influences

Hope this helps. Good luck!

[Shoblast]

screw psychology, do neuroscience instead :P

[4seasonspring]

thanks vsehua and Patient for the replies.

how about educational psychologhist?

The only thing I know is, it's one of the compulsary subject for those who's doing educational course.

I have consulted to a few seniors and counsellors about the pathway to become a educational psychologhist.....some say I should do an educational degree course first, then only master in educational psychology.....some say I can directly go into the psychology course, then only choose to master in educational psychology....what's the difference?

and also, may I know the the job prospect of this field(other than becoming a lecturer in educational-related courses)?

Your replies are most appreciated.:)

[PaTiEnT]

hi 4seasonspring :)

To do an edu. psychology course is a bit different because it is embedded within the Education Faculty. Some countries will allow you to do an education degree and then do the Master in Edu. Psych. But to my knowledge, in Australia, it is required that you do a psychology degree (with Honours, so this means 4 years) and then a Master in Edu. Psych.

As for job prospects, it's pretty much the same for Edu Psychs and other Psychs. in Malaysia. We're an 'unwanted' bunch in many ways. But if you stay overseas, you can do pretty much anything. Of course, being an Edu Psych restricts your workplace to schools and academic settings. This includes things like lecturing as you mentioned and mainly counselling school kids, talking to parents or setting up programs for kids e.g. motivational programs, career talks etc.

[Jonathan]

I am planning to further my studies in Organisational Psychology. I would like to know which local uni offers this course. I've only known of UKM and UMS. But if I am not mistaken, UMS accepts arts stream students only for psychology. How about others?

[kaiyi]

only UKM accepts science stream students. Malaysia seems to treat psy as a art stream course, which is different from many countries