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Question: What is the best major to pursue if I want to become a Health Psychologist?
If "Health Psychology" is not available, is regular psychology okay? What are some well known colleges that prepare one for this type of career? Lastly, what does a Health Psychologist actually do and where do they typically work?
July 28, 2009, 16:46:01
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Health psychology is concerned with understanding how biology, behavior, and social context influence health and illness. Health psychologists work alongside other medical professionals in clinical settings, work on behavior change in public health promotion, teach at universities, and conduct research. Although its early beginnings can be traced to the kindred field of clinical psychology, four different divisions within health psychology and one allied field have developed over time: clinical health psychology, occupational health psychology (an allied field), public health psychology, community health psychology, and critical health psychology. Colleges/Universities: Appalachian State University Bowling Green State University City University of New York, Graduate School and University Center(health track) Colorado State University East Carolina University Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Kent State University Mount Sinai School of Medicine Ohio University Pennsylvania State University San Diego State University and University of California, San Diego State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University Stony Brook University Syracuse University University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Merced University of California, Riverside University of California, San Francisco (Post-doctoral program only) University of Cincinnati University of Colorado, Denver University of Florida University of Kansas University of Miami University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of Pittsburgh University of Rochester, School of Medicine & Dentistry (Post-doctoral fellowship, within clinical) University of South Florida University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston (Post-doctoral fellowship, within clinical health) VA Connecticut Healthcare System (Post-doctoral residency in clinical health only) Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Psychiatry (Post-doctoral fellowship, within clinical health) Yeshiva University (Ferkauf School of Psychology; Phd with health emphasis) Rutgers University (specialization in intradisciplinary [sic] health) Fordham University (clinical program with health specialization) Kent State University
yani_liberty
Question: What are the best colleges to go to to become a crime scene investigator?
Need some colleges that i can go to to become a csi. Any college will do, but it would be great if it was close to Georgia. Thanks
December 05, 2010, 17:26:59
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Any school with a good Criminology or Criminal Justice major would be good. Florida State, University of Maryland, University of Cincinnati, Rutgers, University of California Irvine, Michigan State University, Pennsylvania State University; University Park, University of Nebraska- Omaha, and University of Pennsylvania are some schools with good Criminology or Criminal Justice majors.
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wondering_jj
Question: What are some websites to check the vegetarian friendliness of a college or university?
Hi, I've started my college search, and I wanted to know if there are any sites that have this information. I know about PETA's site. Does anyone know of another? Thanks bunches! Blessings!
January 19, 2009, 14:43:23
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I'm in the middle of my college search too, and i have had a lot of trouble finding sites with this information. I have a bunch of friends in college though (all at Mid-Atlantic/New England schools, that's where I live), and this is what I've managed to find out with their help: Schools in New England and schools in larger metropolitan areas seem to be better for vegetarians/vegans. The University of Vermont (Burlington) has a large variety of vegetarian/vegan foods. Middlebury College (Vermont), Wesleyan University (Connecticut), and Amherst College (Massachusetts) all have good vegetarian/vegan options. I have another friend at the University of Pittsburg (Pennsylvania) who's a vegetarian; he says that you could be a vegetarian there, but not a vegan. I had lunch as Susquehanna University (Pennsylvania) one day while at a writing conference, they had a few options. Bucknell (Pennsylvania) had very few vegetarian options when I visited there. Ithaca and Cornell (New York) both were alright. I hope this helps, I know it doesn't since you're from a different part of the country from me, but it's the best I could do. Good Luck!
bluesunshine
Question: What are the better universities for architecture?
...in terms of quality of education and job prospects. Are the good universities in Canada that have architecture programs as good or as well-known as the ones in the United States? Which would be the better country to study architecture in?
September 17, 2007, 12:25:42
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USA STANFORD UNIVERSITY MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY HARVARD UNIVERSITY PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN CORNELL UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AUSTIN UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Canada UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY UNIVERSITE DE MONTREAL UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO ONTARIO MCGILL UNIVERSITY YORK UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITE LAVAL The two countries are good to study architecture in , however if you want to go international the above countries use what we call 3rd angle projection and most countries use 1st angle projection . Some other countries might require you to have some test in 1st angle projection before you can practise . But, it won't be very hard it is just like driving on the left side of the road and the Americans driving on the wrong side of the road (right). Some universities in Canada use French so you need to enquire .
Question: What are some good schools in Pennsylvania for architecture?
I'm trying to help out my boyfriend with his college search. He really wants to come to a school somewhat near me since I go to Penn State, but I don't want him to base his decision just on being close to me. I'm trying to help him out. He is interested in architectural drawing, and is starting to look at schools in Pennsylvania. What are some good schools for what he wants to do?
November 28, 2011, 17:04:12
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There are six schools in Pennsylvania that are accredited by the NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board). They are Carnegie Mellon University, Drexel University, Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), Philadelphia University, Temple University, and University of Pennsylvania. If he wants to become a licensed architect he will need to make sure that the program he enters is accredited. Architecture is a challenging and demanding major, but also keep in mind it is not the only one that involves architecture. Architectural Engineering or Landscape Architecture are both related fields of study. Architecture and Landscape architecture are often more design related, while Architectural Engineering is more math and science based with design mixed in. Hope this helps!
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