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Working in the US with Irish degree

  • 07-04-2010 4:05pm
    #1
    Faith
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,661 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    I'm currently doing a conversion course in Psychology, and I've a BSc in Neuroscience under my belt. I want to do clinical psychology, but once I've finished the conversion course, I'd like to get some work experience as an assistant psychologist. I'm strongly considering moving to the States, California to be precise. Can I go straight into working over there, or would I need so do exams or something? Any information is helpful.


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  • #2
    Sofa so good
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭Sofa so good


    What is it you're hoping to work as?...If it's just as psych assistant it shouldn't be an issue. Perhaps email some HR depts in California and ask them, or if there is a psychology association in the area they may be of use.

    Just curious, what is a conversion course?


  • #3
    JuliusCaesar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,885 ✭✭✭JuliusCaesar


    This might be useful


  • #4
    Khyra24
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 689 ✭✭✭Khyra24


    Hi Faith,
    I live in the U.S. and have graduated with a BA in Psychology myself. It probably is a good idea to gain some experience as a Psychology/Research Assistant. Although I'm not too sure you can do Clinical Psychology until you've at least earned your Masters degree. For that, you will need to go to graduate school (1 year accelerated program and 2 years normal) and depending on which you decide to enroll in, you may need to take some kind of exam, such as the GRE's (Graduate Record Examination) and you will need very good professor recommendations. Also, you will need a license in that state most likely. Hope I helped a bit.


  • #5
    Cdmt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭Cdmt


    Hey

    A post grad I know said she is going to UK/US to find work as a psych. assistant beacuase apparently it is easier to find this type of work there.

    Does anyone know if this is true? Are there much more of these jobs abroad than in Ireland?

    Thanks
    C


  • #6
    Khyra24
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 689 ✭✭✭Khyra24


    That's funny. I've been trying to find a job that's psychology-related for the past two years without success. Wherever these jobs are, please let me know! lol. That's why I've decided I'm going to try for UCC and try the Counseling program they have. I figured there would be more employment opportunities in Ireland by the time I graduate than over here in the U.S. Plus, I've always dreamed of living in beautiful Ireland. :)


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  • #7
    JuliusCaesar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,885 ✭✭✭JuliusCaesar


    maybe Northern Ireland or the UK? Have a look at the BPS website. We're still cursed with the recruitment freeze in the HSE.


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