I am thinking of applying to the UW Masters of Art in Applied Child & Adolescent Psychology. Wanted to hear from ppl who are in this program or have graduated. How easy/difficult was it finding employment after the program, and are you comfortable with how much you are earning, etc.
Thx!
I am planning to apply for a Masters of Arts in Applied Child and Adolescent psychology which is geared towards fulfilling the requirements towards getting a LMHCA certificate. I am genuinely interested in doing this, however, the Masters degree is not inexpensive.
I am a computer science graduate and worked in the s/w industry for many years, later transitioned to teaching, again worked in teaching for many years. My experience with children and teens + families has pulled me into thinking of a career change into counselling for kids and teens.
I have looked up an MA program which can help me fulfill the requirements to become a licensed mental health counseller in my state.
If anyone else here has taken a similar path, I would love to hear about your experiences. How has your background helped/ hindered you as a counseller, how did you deal with the challenges of a career change etc.
Thx!