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South Carolina Psychology Schools – SC
By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: February 19th, 2010
Like most other states in the country, a doctoral degree through one of the psychology schools in South Carolina is required to become a fully licensed psychologist in the state. On top of course work, students of psychology colleges in South Carolina must complete two years of a supervised internship. One year of the internship must be completed at the post-doctoral level. At least 3,000 internship hours must be completed before the licensure process in South Carolina can begin.
Although being a professional psychologist is a rewarding career, the path to becoming fully licensed is not easy. In South Carolina, psychologists are quite exclusive among the rest of the work force. In May 2008, there were only 950 professionals practicing as clinical, counseling, and/or school psychologists in South Carolina. Only 50 other professionals practiced psychology outside of these main career areas. Another 540 professionals taught at the post-secondary level in the psychology schools in South Carolina. Between 2007 and 2008, the number of practicing psychologists grew by over 20%. For clinical psychologists, in particular, jobs seem to be more available in Florence, Greenville, and Columbia. On the other hand, there has been less demand in Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach, and Charleston.
Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Psychologists in Columbia, Charleston, North Charleston and Greenville, South Carolina may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including the Roper Hospital, Palmetto Health, Providence Hospital and Medical University of South Carolina.www.bls.gov
http://www.citytowninfo.com/employment/clinical-psychologists/south-carolina