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About Megan Hartley

Megan Hartley, M.S., is a psychology educator and career advisor with more than ten years helping students choose degree and licensure paths. She holds an M.S. in Psychology from a state university.
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Does Psychology Require Math? Requirements by Degree

Yes, psychology degrees require math, primarily in the form of statistics and research methods rather than advanced calculus. Most bachelor’s programs require an introductory statistics course and basic algebra, master’s requirements vary by specialty, and doctoral programs add psychometrics and …

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10 Classes You’ll Take as a Psychology Major

Most psychology majors take the same core classes no matter where they enroll: introductory psychology, research methods, statistics, and survey courses in social, abnormal, developmental, cognitive, and biological psychology, plus hands-on research or lab work. Each program sets its own …

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Top 15 Highest-Paying Jobs with a Master’s Degree in Psychology

The highest paying jobs with a masters in psychology include industrial-organizational psychology (median $193,950) and diversity and inclusion management ($127,090), both roles a master’s degree can actually get you into. Roles that use the “psychologist” title independently, like clinical, counseling, …

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3 Android Apps for Psychology Professionals

The best Android apps for psychology professionals right now are the DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria app for point-of-care diagnostic reference, Psychology Today Professionals for managing your online practice presence and video sessions, and SimplePractice for Clinicians for HIPAA-compliant scheduling, notes, and …