Psychology certifications allow an individual to develop specialized skills and training in a subset of psychology. Some examples of psychology certifications include:
- Psychological First Aid (PFA)
- Board Certified Coach (BCC)
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

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Careers in psychology have a different set of requirements based on:
- Degrees (education level)
- Licenses
- Certifications

Psychology Credentials

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Individuals can obtain a degree in psychology at any of these levels:
- Associate's 
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral 

Psychology Degrees

Some careers in psychology require an individual to hold a license to work in that subfield. It's important to remember that different psychology licenses may differ by state in terms of their name and requirements needed to obtain a license. Some examples of psychology licenses include: 
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist 
- Professional Educator License
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

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