I. Degree Plan
1. Identify your intended emphasis area (addictions) and briefly provide an overview of the field as you understand it.
2. Review the degree plan (Attached). Make sure you look for the correct degree plan by specialization and by practicum vs. non-practicum and whether you have chosen the comprehensive exam OR thesis option. You will have to reproduce your selected degree plan in your Assignment.
II. Licensure/Credentialing Plan-TEXAS
1. Provide an overview of your understanding of the licensure and/or credentialing required for your chosen profession.
2. Discuss what specific licensure and/or credentialing is required. If no licensure and/or credentialing is required for your chosen profession, provide information that substantiates this finding. Also, if no licensure and/or credentialing is required at the Master’s level, research and discuss what licensure and/or credentialing is required at the doctoral level.
3. Identify the governing body(ies) who oversees licensure and/or credentialing for your chosen profession. Provide a direct weblink to this governing bodies.
4. Discuss the specific steps and requirements that will lead to licensure and/or credentialing in your specific state. It is important to be very specific. Be sure to include education and degree, accreditation, exams, and internships, as well as state licensing and certification requirements
5. Discuss any areas required for licensure and/or credentialing that are not addressed through your specific Master’s or Psychology degree plan.
III. Career Plan
1. Discuss specific career goals. Where do you see yourself professionally in 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years?
2. What licensure and/or credentialing, or further education will you need to be able to meet your career goals?
3. After reviewing the Kaplan University Career Center resources, share an overview of your findings and how you will utilize these resources throughout your program.
4. Throughout the course, we have discussed other Kaplan University resources that will support you throughout your Master’s degree experience and beyond. Share what resources you will use. Discuss how you will utilize these resources.
5. Provide an overview of other resources (outside of Kaplan University) that you have explored to support you as work toward your career goals? Discuss how how you will utilize these resources throughout your program.
Your paper should:
• Follow Assignment directions (review grading rubric for best results).
• Use correct APA formatting per the APA Publication Manual, 6th Edition.
• Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English.
• Be written in Standard American English and be clear, specific, and error-free. If needed, be sure to use the Kaplan University Writing Center for help.
• Be five to six pages (5-6 pages) in length, not including title page and reference page.
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