School Psychologists

No program is mapped to this career yet. Many careers start from a transfer pre-major or a related program.

Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school. May address student learning and behavioral problems and counsel students or families. May design and implement performance plans, and evaluate performance. May consult with other school-based personnel.

• Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services.
• Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel.
• Select, administer, and score psychological tests.
• Provide consultation to parents, teachers, administrators, and others on topics such as learning styles and behavior modification techniques.
• Promote an understanding of child development and its relationship to learning and behavior.

Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.

1. Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

   Zone 5

   $59kSan Antonio

2. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

   5 programsZone 5 Bright outlook

   $81kSan Antonio

3. Neuropsychologists

   7 programsZone 5

   $118kSan Antonio

4. Clinical Neuropsychologists

   7 programsZone 5

   $118kSan Antonio

5. Marriage and Family Therapists

   3 programsZone 5 Bright outlook

   $64kSan Antonio

6. Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

   Zone 4

   $62kSan Antonio

7. Child, Family, and School Social Workers

   3 programsZone 4

   $57kSan Antonio

8. Mental Health Counselors

   Zone 5 Bright outlook

   no wage