Psychiatry is therefore a branch of medicine. Psychoanalysis is a particular approach to psychology and psychiatry, which is based on the theories of Sigmund Freud. A degree in psychology should not be seen as a qualification in psychoanalysis. The diversity of psychology is reflected in the kind of work that psychologists do. Clinical psychologists deal with psychological problems in hospitals or in private practice.
Educational psychologists deal with the various aspects of teaching and learning in schools.
Occupational psychologists deal with human performance in the workplace. A small number of psychologists work in areas like forensic psychology or sports psychology. There are also many psychologists who teach and research in universities and colleges. A B.A. provides a general academic training in psychology. But it is almost impossible to obtain employment as a psychologist without further training in one of the specialist areas of the field.