Any educational psychologists here?

[lavenderlove]

Hi, I was wondering if there was any Educational psychologists who could help me out with the route to becoming one myself. I graduated with a psychology degree last summer, and have had a job for a year (not ed related).
I've been doing some research and I believe that you need a doctorate to practice as an Ed psych?
I have seen that there are very limited funded places on these courses and none are anywhere near me!
I would like to know if it is worth me doing a masters in Ed psych, or whether I should be trying to meet the requirements to get a place on a doctorate course instead?

Thanks!

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You need A psychology degree that has GBR with the BOS. Then the important thing is a good range of work experience applying psychology with children and young people for at least two years. Then you will be in a position to apply for doctorate coup, which last 3 years. Most trainees I’ve known lately have had some relevant postgraduate study as well as the first degree, as it’s so competitive. The AEP
Website has all you need to know. Good luck!

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To be an Educational Psychologist, I believe you need to train as a teacher following your psychology degree and teach for a minimum of two years and then do the Educational psychology Training.

It appeared things have changed since I looked into this-I'm surprised to find you don't need to be a trained teacher anymore-apologies

Laura - not any more, that was the route pre- all doctorate training. Now candidates need a psychology qualification that gives GBR, eg psychology degree, then appropriate work experience, then 3 year doctorate.

Op you might look for assistant psychologist, youth work, teaching assistant type roles, or you could take a pgce and teach as relevant experience.

Laura - cross posted!

Thanks for the info @BoogleMcGroogle @Laura0806 @Melamine. I didn't even think about doing a PGCE but after researching I think this may be the best thing for me to do if I can get on to a funded course. I know I would struggle financially doing a masters and losing a wage.

I would aim for a PhD programme at a respected uni, specialising in psychometric testing. Pick a topic, Iq testing, dyslexia or the like. UCL, Durham and the like would be ideal.

Sam I'm not sure that would be ideal. Psychometric testing is only a tiny part of what we do, and is certainly not the most intellectually challenging or interesting part. A more general masters in mental health, psychology of education or developmental psychology would be more broadly relevant. A PhD is an excellent training for an academic research career, but does tend to be quite specific. Work experience and a good, flexible masters programme would be great. Some of the best trainers I've worked with have had neither post graduate qualifications nor much work experience in mainstream schools. Often they have worked in challenging contexts which have really made them really think about applying psychology systemically and in complex social environments e.g safeguarding, residential special schools. Good luck!

Sorry Sanam