How do I choose a career?

You're correct in that a forensic psychologist (used to be referred to as a "criminal psychologist") typically has a doctorate (PhD or PsyD). The APA doesn't currently accredited doctoral programs in forensic psychology, so the individual can major in clinical psychology as a doctorate student with a concentration in forensic science. Admissions is especially competitive for a doctorate (or even master's degree) program in psychology.

A dental hygienist needs to be strong in "the sciences" (e.g., biology, chemistry, "general" anatomy & physiology, and anatomy of the head & neck). The program is supposed to be *quite* rigorous. DHs typically must earn an Associate (two-year) degree, preferably from an ADA-accredited program in DH. The student will most likely need to get a passing score for the clinical fieldwork component working with actual patients and then pass a registration exam, too.

Most in the DH field have said that while the hourly wage is decent, a lot of jobs are on a part-time basis, so there may be no or much less employee benefits (e.g., health insurance, 401k, and pension plan) than for the typical full-time employee in the workforce.

If you're interested in becoming a certified personal trainer, please only consider reputable professional organizations, such as the American College of Sports Medicine and/or the American Council on Exercise.

Here are their websites:

http://www.acsm.org/

http://www.acefitness.org/

With regard to electricians, a lot of the time they'll apparently learn their trade through an apprenticeship. Please be aware, however, that apprenticeships may be competitive, and it helps to know someone in the Union. The applicant typically has to take an aptitude test in order to try to qualify for the apprenticeship, too.

The local community college or "county," public vo-tech school may also have a training program to learn the electrician trade.

This government site has more general career info:

http://www.bls.gov/ooh and can search "electricians," "dental hygienists," "fitness trainers and instructors," "psychologists" (there is a brief mention of forensic psychologist), or whichever other career that piques one's interest.

Pertaining to schooling (for any field), please do *avoid* those for-profit schools, such as devry, ITT tech, strayer, argosy, capella, Everest, keiser, ashworth, walden and others. Their course credits usually do NOT transfer to other schools, even if the for-profit school is regionally accredited.

I agree with the other respondent who'd suggested doing some "job shadowing"/observing those in your fields of interest (if permitted - psychologists must keep patient confidentiality), though, with prior staff approval. Please do your research and due diligence before applying or signing up with a program, which it seems as though you're on your way ;)

Have your advising office set you up with two tests: an aptitude test and an interest inventory.

The first will suggest career paths suited to your strongest natural abilities; the second will suggest career paths that match your interests.

What you are looking for are career paths that appear on BOTH lists.

Next, research the academic/training requirements for each of those careers; this will tell you how much school is required, and whether a license is required.

Finally, research the employment outlook and salary range for each of those careers.

As you go through each step of this process, you will, eventually, narrow your list to two or three career paths. You might wait to make your final decision until you determine which schools will be available to you, logistically and financially. (For example, when I went to Drake University, I majored in music because they had a music program that was second to none. Then, when I transferred to Iowa State University, I changed my major to microbiology because ISUs science programs were much better than their music program.)

If you follow these steps, you will be well on your way to selecting a career that matches your skills, your educational commitment, your educational budget, your interests, and at which you can earn a decent living.

I'm glad that you've really thought about it and narrowed it down to things you could really see yourself doing. Here's some food for thought from me. When I graduated high school I was desperate to go to university and thought that if I didn't so so right away I'd never get another chance again. If I had it to do again I would've gone into a trade (I'm handy and enjoy fixing things) and established myself in the area of the university I wished to attend. Once I'd saved up a cushion I'd have started my degree and kept working in my trade part time as that would still bring in more money than any unskilled student job. I'd have graduated with much less debt and would have had a solid fall-back plan. Hindsight is a wonderful thing.

Sounds like you want to get rich without working hard, work hard dude, also be nice to people and not be so selfish

Shadow professionals and take courses and see what you like