how can i be a child psychologist?

[princessbeth]

im a qualified teaching assistant, but i want 2 go in2 the child psychology field, does any1 no how i would go around this, what i need 2 do. any info wud b gr8
thanx

[Kassee]

I worked as a teaching assistant for many years. My daughter studied psychology at uni, got a 2.1 degree in psychology and then started work as an assistant psychologist, she has always worked with children, all sorts of ages from 2 yr olds to late teens 18/19 year olds, in lots of different settings, with many sorts of problems, eating disorders, abuse, She hopes to be a Clinical Psychologist, specialising in children and young people, she applies each year to get on a Doctorate course, but so far has been unsuccessful. She needs a Doctorate to become a Clinical Psychologist. However, another field is working as an Education Psychologist, they regularly come into school to support and advise teaching staff. To become an Educational Psychologist, you need to gain a psychology degree, then qualify as a teacher, and work as a teacher, and then finally train as an edcuational psychologist. So its a long hard road, but very worthwhile once you get there I'm sure, hope this is helpful. Kassee

[Buenchico]

As Kassee states, it's a long haul to become a psychologist. There's some useful information here:
http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/helpwithyo urcareer/jobprofiles/profiles/profile450/

Chris

[princessbeth]

okay, thanx 4 ur help guys!