<p>What are some good schools where I can get a degree with a specialization in abnormal or psychopathology?</p>
<p>I already posted this on a different category but it occurred to me I’d get a better chance at an answer here</p>
<p>I’d love some good feedback</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>That topic would fall under a psychology major. You can’t specialize in it at the undergrad level, though depending on the department at your school, you might be able to take several courses in the area. Usually, you would specialize at the graduate level, either in clinical psychology or experimental psychopathology. As an undergrad psychology major, you should try to get a broad background in the field, taking courses in several of the major subfields and not try to specialize too early. Those courses in other subfields come into play in understanding abnormal behavior.</p>
<p>A college pretty much can’t get accredited without at least one Nuts & Sluts course. To get a whole degree in it you’d probably have to go to a slightly nutty (“experimental”), slutty (“open curriculum”) college like Hampshire or possibly Brown.</p>
<p>I want to be a Clinical Art Therapist (Able to diagnose and be an art therapist too)</p>
<p>So I was aiming toward Clinical </p>
<p>but what do you think</p>
<p>and thanks fir helping.</p>
<p>May I ask how you know this?</p>
<p>Also for tk what other school are nuts and sluts (hilarious name btw, I now have a new description for my school) that have good psychology progreams if you know any</p>
<p>Thanks again</p>
<p>Check out St. Mary’s College of MD (Maryland’s public honors college). It is not too nutty or slutty but seems to be strong in both psychology and art. Beautiful waterfront campus, too.</p>
<p>Oh well I’d really like to focus on Psychology I’m already going to art school</p>
<p>Re: Post #4
I know this from years of working in clinical fields.</p>
<p>You probably should look at Art Therapy programs for what you have in mind:
<a href=“http://www.americanarttherapyassociation.org/aata-educational-programs.html[/url]”>http://www.americanarttherapyassociation.org/aata-educational-programs.html</a></p>
<p>While you might be able identify some characteristics of various diagnoses in other persons based on some coursework, reading, etc., you’re not really in a position to diagnose without appropriate training, experience, and certification/licensure. This really isn’t something that falls under art therapy.</p>
<p>While courses in abnormal psychology would cover the criteria and description of various diagnostic categories, and possibly go over some case studies to illustrate them, much of what is done in undergrad psychology courses is a review of the research findings in the field and the concepts/principles/theories derived from that research. To my way of thinking, psychology should be a data-driven and evidence-based scientific discipline.</p>
<p>Zapfino I agree hence why I also wish to get a degree as well. I wish to be a Diagnostic doctor and an art therapist if you get my drift. </p>
<p>If I didn;t like the method why would I bother to get a degree?</p>
<p>^Then you eventually need to go for a graduate degree in a clinical psychology specialty.</p>
<p>Thanks Zap. You helped undo A LOT of confusion.</p>
<p>Wait one more one more</p>
<p>sorry</p>
<p>Should I just stop at masters or go for the whole enchilada and do doctorate</p>
<p>See if you really like the chips and salsa before you commit to the whole enchilada.</p>
<p>Good idea. You’re right I’m getting ahead of myself</p>
<p>And clever, clever advice!</p>
<p>Depending on what type of setting you work in, a master’s degree will limit what you can do. To be licensed and work independently, you generally need a doctorate. </p>
<p>One alternative to consider is a graduate social work degree (MSW). Typically, after 2 years of supervised practice, you can take the exam and be licensed as an independent practitioner. </p>
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