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[quote=Anonymous]I majored in psychology (and minored in sociology) and now work as a school psychologist in FCPS. My graduate degree is an EdS (educational specialist), which is a step above a master's. Program was three years- one year of classes, one year of classes and a 600-hour practicum (field work), and then one year of full time internship. I make $95k. I'm not rich, but I do meaningful work, get great benefits and summers off, don't have to deal with a lot of the BS teachers do (to be fair, there's still plenty of BS), and get to have a lot of variety in my work. About half of my time is spent doing special education evaluations, and then the rest is individual and group counseling, consulting with teachers, and systems level work.

I would highly recommend the field to anyone who is interested in education (but doesn't want to become a teacher) and enjoys psychology, learning, and behavior. Plus, there is a shortage of school psychs. More people retiring than there are folks graduating from SP programs. You can get a job really easily. [/quote]

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