In a field that focuses around human thought processes and behavior there will always be opportunities available and as long as there is human consciousness the world will need psychologists. Psychology offers so many different opportunities to someone interested in pursuing a career in the field. From research and market analysis to statistical information collection to clinical psychology the opportunities are endless. In coming years psychology will prove to be a stable field to base a career in.

In the year 2008, there will be many job opportunities available in the field of psychology, with "approximately a twenty-one to thirty-five percent growth rate in job openings" (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 152). "Employment in professional specialty occupations is projected to grow

But in such a large and ever-growing field, it is common, however, to hear worries of oversupply. According to Brett Steenbarger, psychologist and assistant professor of psychiatry at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Syracuse, the "average utilization under managed-care suggests that the nation needs only 70 behavioral-health practitioners per 100,000 citizens. The nation already has 113 per 100,000 population, suggesting an oversupply of practitioners" (qtd. in Clay). Other concerns deal with the line between psychology and psychiatry. For some time now the main difference between the two was the prescribing of medication. Now those earning a degree in psychology can opt for certification to prescribe medicines. Will psychiatry soon replace psychology?

the fastest and increase more-by 5.3 million workers-than any other major group over the 1998-2008 period" (Braddock, 52). Among the occupations that fall within this category are counselors, mental health service providers, statisticians, analysts and teachers.

Those who have only a bachelor's degree will have more difficulty than higher degree holders, however, opportunities are available but limited. Such a degree holder is qualified for careers in private companies and universities. "Some may find jobs as assistants in rehabilitation centers, or in other jobs involving data collection and analysis. Those who meet State certification requirements may become high school psychology teachers" (B

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