A counselor has the opportunity to work in hospitals, family services, government, private practice, outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers, and schools. One can decide to work with a particular population, like the elderly, families, the incarcerated, and teenagers. There is a parallel career path, marriage and family therapy, meant to bring a family-centered perspective to mental health treatment, even when the individual is undergoing treatment.

At Ph.D. in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, or mental health therapy, one will take five to six years that may seem to be long. As one continues with his course, he will gain much experience by interning or volunteering at some places such as counseling clinics, hospitals, and rehab treatment center. As the course progresses, a lot of reading and research is needed.

A lot of opportunities is there in this field since it is estimated that one in four Americans tend to be effected by mental health issue every year. It offers beneficial financial, social and personal profits. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014-2015 Occupational Outlook Handbook reveals that the median annual salary for licensed mental health counselors is $41,500. However, due to factors like specialization and years of practice in the field the salary figures may considerably vary.

Sexuality

The study involves analysis of the psychological and anatomical bases of human psychosocial growth, human sexuality and sexual differentiation cultural aspects. At professor level as a Human Sexuality, one can decide to teach in order to help students understand from a scientific standpoint, some concepts such as sexual orientation, sexual anatomy, sexual deviance, sexual anatomy, gender, attraction and arousal. You are supposed to analyse the impact and effects of sexual identities and behaviours, which involve surveys, interviews as well as laboratory tests that are to give more insight on issues like homosexuality,heterosexuality,sexual dysfunction among others.

When studying Sexuality, you are expected to be helpful by always keeping an eye out for what other people need. Be a logical thinker, by having the ability to take a step-by-step approach in analyzing information and solving the problems, (Rathus, Nevid & Fichner-Rathus, 1993). You are to be known for your personal integrity and honesty. Apart from studying Sexuality for getting income, it also helps when we have different personal and social problems that involve sexualities, like sexual harassment, unwanted pregnancies, and sexual transmitted diseases.

There are a lot of opportunities in this field since it has abroad area of knowledge that covers different job opportunities needs. This makes it to be a diverse course with advantages of offering various job categories. The salary depends on many factors, such as your experience, the specific line or area studied but can pay more than $50,000 of median annual salary. However, in some cases the income from this course might be manipulated by the employers and pay lesser amounts.

Conclusion

The motivation and the passion that the area to be studied gives you will be a drive for your selection between the two areas. The higher the level and experience an individual is having will determine his or her pay and the job opportunities available.