Practitioner-scholar is erudite at the master’s level MBA, MS, MA, and certificate level, will develop theoretical and research strategies to test, analyze resolutions to problems. These scholars use theoretic and research applications by acquiring information, processing the information, assess the information and apply and monitor new strategies, or approach to a practical solutions and determine how to effectively measure the approach. The scholar-practitioner theoretical knowledge includes the
My Vision as a Psychology Practitioner-Scholar Introduction Psychology has always fascinated me, learning about classical conditioning (Ivan Pavlov), personality the id, ego, and superego (Sigmund Freud), were all interesting subjects in my high school introduction to psychology class. This subject was very interesting that it planted a desire that I had never forgotten, the desire of wanting to be a psychologist. The dysfunctional home environment in which I grew up also played a role in my decision
most critical to the success in my psychology specialization would be education and experience. Experience working with children will be a benefit in this profession or any others that involve working with children. My experience with children and adolescents has helped me thus far career wise. Educational requirements as well as professional requirements helped me to clarify my vision and competencies for my success. Co-workers that are practitioners in the psychology field has served as a resource
The understanding I gathered from the term scholar-practitioner is an individual that is knowledgeable, experienced, and self-motivation. One who is self-sufficient and completely committed to their practice. Their professional activities and the knowledge they develop are based on collaborative and relational learning through active exchange within communities of practice and scholarship. McClintock (2003) To me that means a scholar practitioner is one who gain knowledge in social situations. Doctoral
Scholar-Practitioner versus Practitioner-Scholar—both carry slight, yet meaningful connotations that inform both short term and long-term visions and goals within the field of psychology. According to McClintock (2004) and Capella University (2003) research and theory are essential to both; however, the extent to which varies. Studying the intricate difference between these two models can only enhance a graduate program. One difference between the scholar-practitioner and the practitioner-scholar
As we grow in the field of psychology the quality and style of our writing and thinking will change to a more theoretical approach. At the masters level we are known as practitioner-scholars. Our primary focus will be to elaborate on theory and application of those theories. It is at his level we must become aware of ourselves and writing skills. APA will be conducive for report writing. Writing produced by practitioner-scholars will entail the following guidelines. "*Acquire information: Identify
Your Career in Psychology Introduction For the last 10 weeks, practitioner-scholars, including myself, I have embarked on a journey to clarify and relate our passions and interests to psychological practices and skills. As stated in previous assignments, my passion, for counseling, stems from living in a community where seeking counseling was not looked upon positively. The motto was, “keep your personal conflict between yourself and family.” In many cases, family members inadvertently gave bias
My Career in Psychology Introduction My Bachelor’s degree led me to an interesting place in my life in which I found myself sitting at a table with a vibrant and intelligent woman as she spilled her soul to me crying that she just did not know what to do. In that moment I felt the time freeze as I looked around and discovered that I was the person who she was looking to for answers. I was the person who was supposed to help her. I was a recent undergrad graduate with a major in Criminal Justice
as a person instead of a disability. My goal is to work to write behavioral plans for children using applied behavioral analysis. ABA is a way of teaching people through positive reinforcement. It is believed that if a person receives positive reinforcement, they will repeat the behavior (Winerman, 2004). I am very passionate about watching kids grow and learn because
Professional Psychology seeking a degree in business psychology. Since the program was not ready to start for another year, it was suggested that I take courses in the international psychology program. I thoroughly enjoyed this new experience with an opportunity to “think global”. I optioned to remain in this program with a concentration in organizations and systems. As I sojourned through, I was always aware that there was still something missing. Although I loved being part of the IP program, my roots