The document outlines the requirements for a psychology major, including core courses, basic knowledge and skills courses, basic and advanced applications courses, advanced content and processes courses, and integration and advanced topics courses. It also discusses career options for psychologists such as psychiatrists, physicians, psychoanalysts, and psychotherapists who treat and prevent mental health issues. Requirements include a college degree and medical school training. Psychologists work in a variety of settings like hospitals, schools, private practices, and earn an average annual salary of $41,362 in Fresno, CA. Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and retirement plans.

1. PSYCHOLOGY

2. REQUIREMENTS MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: 44-53UNITS Core Courses 12units Basic knowledge & skills 4-8 units Basic Applications 3-4 units Advanced Applications 4units Advanced Content 8units Advanced processes 8units Integration 4units Advanced Topics 1-5units GENERAL ED: 51UNITS ELECTIVES & MAJOR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 19-28UNITS

3. CAREER PSYCHIATRISTS PHYSICIANS PSYCHOANALYSTS PSYCHOTHERAPISTS

4. Treat & prevent mental, behavioral & emotional problems Observe, examine & interview Help people with emotional problems, anxiety, stress, substance abuse, thoughts of suicide, etc.

5. REQUIREMENTS High school College Medical school 3-5 years of training Examination to become “board certified”

6. Work place Hospitals Schools Community agencies Courts & prisons Nursing home Industry Government Military setting Rehabilitation programs Emergency rooms Private practices

7. ANNUAL SALARY (Fresno, ca): Average: 41,362 Low: 31,286 High: 60,251

8. BENEFITS Sick leave Holidays Vacation Health insurance Retirement plans Life insurance Disability insurance Bonuses Profit sharing Educational reimbursement

9. WHY? Emotionally stable Good judgment Quick & calm in Emergencies Enjoy helping others