Distance Learning Courses: Counseling Psychology Courses Opens Vast Job Opportunities |
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By: David Alexander Posted: 2010-07-19 05:29:10 |
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Distance learning courses, especially in counseling psychology courses have increased potential fields of employment for individuals. It has become a viable option for those looking for a new career or to those who want to advance in their existing fields.
The employment of those who have degrees in counseling psychology courses is expected to grow at a rate of 12 percent from 2008 to 2018. This represents a faster rate than the average rate of employment in other types of jobs. The growth, which is also applicable to those who have undergone distance learning courses, is due to the increased demand for services in schools, hospitals, consulting firms, and even private companies. Demand for school psychologists will be driven by a growing awareness of how students' mental health and behavioral problems, such as bullying, affect learning. School psychologists will also be needed for general student counseling on a variety of other issues, including working with students with disabilities or with special needs, tackling drug abuse, and consulting and managing personal crisis. Although distance learning courses have been around for a while, it is only in recent years that they have gained the recognition accorded to more traditional forms of learning. In fact, there are more than 2.5 million students enrolled in online course and 40 states in the US have statewide or state-lead virtual schools. These numbers concerning distance learning courses are expected to go higher. Counseling psychology courses are beneficial for those who want to work in the field. Graduate schools that offer this specialization prepare its students to the possibility of a higher salary once they finish the course. It has become one of the top distance learning courses, not only because of the popularity of the subject but also because of the employment opportunities that can be pursued because of this particular degree. Counseling psychology courses opens doors in the criminal and civil legal system on a consultation, assessment, or intervention basis. For example, graduates can work on psychological evaluations or even in criminal profiling. There is also the opportunity for providing psychological assistance. Counseling psychology courses, even when taken through distance learning courses, gives the individual the credentials to provide psychological assistance. The coursework of these courses involve counseling competencies as well as the processes involved. There is also a focus on counseling beliefs and how to administer psychological tests. Counseling psychology courses pave the way to state licensing exams that make individuals eligible to practice in schools, clinics, or offices. http://www.ici.net.au/counselling-psychology-course/index.htm |
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