Social Sciences

To become a child psychologist, you need to complete specific education and become licensed in the state where you work. If you're interested in working with children, there are also many other roles you can pursue with a master's or even a bachelor’s degree.

With the National Alliance on Mental Illness reporting that 1 in 5 adults grapple yearly with mental illness, the need for professional care is clear. Intrigued by the possibilities of a life-changing profession? Perhaps clinical mental health counseling could be the right fit for you.

With a career as a counselor, you can make a difference in the lives of others and open up a wide range of opportunities for yourself. Opportunities for counselors are growing as the field evolves. As a counselor, you could work in a hospital, rehab facility, human resources department or school.

Through the field of victim advocacy, you can make a meaningful difference for individuals and society at large. Find out if this path is really for you, how to become a victim advocate and all the most important things to know about the role from professionals in the field.