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Each
week I receive many questions. Here are a few questions that I thought might be
of interest to others. If your question isn't answered here, raise it in the
forum or email me. Topics range from career assessment to finding programs in
the arts.
Question
Where do I start? I'm overwhelmed with the amount of information out there! I'm thinking about a PhD, but I don't know what I want
to do and I don't know where to begin.
Answer
Your first step is to determine where your
interests lie. Take some time and ask yourself the hard questions. It's
difficult, but try to be honest with yourself. These links will help you
assess your interests and goals:
Career
Decisions: Self Assessment
Self
Assessment Resources
More
Self Assessment Resources
Should
You Go? Question
I am interested in applying for a graduate degree in counseling. I am
a middle aged high school teacher with a certificate in counseling drug/alcohol abuse within the school. I am
very interested in family and group work and am thinking in terms of a second, part-time career. Can you give me any assistance in selecting an
appropriate field? Answer
It sounds like a graduate degree in counseling may be a
nice option for you. With a masters in counseling or an MFT (marriage and family therapy
degree), and appropriate credentialing, it is possible to work in a private
practice setting. Note that after you obtain the
degree, there are either licensure or certification requirements (varying by state) before you can set up a private practice.
Most states require 600-700 hours of supervised therapy. Given your experience with drug
and alcohol abuse counseling and your experience in the schools, you might be interested
in this as a second career.
For additional info on credentialing, check out:
American Counseling Association
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Grad School Directory for Marriage and Family Counseling
Social
Work Education
Question
I'm looking to get my masters in fine arts, specifically glass
work. Any ideas? Answer
About
Interior Decorating lists several programs in
decorative arts.
Here's a directory of graduate
programs in fine arts.
Question
I'm looking for graduate programs offered for Theatre arts majors. Do any universities
offer graduate work in this area?
Answer
Sure. Check out this directory of graduate
programs in theatre/drama.
If your question isn't answered here, ask in
the Grad School forum.
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