Psychology is a great foundation for a wide variety of career settings. One of the largest and most profitable is within the educational system. The options for careers in educational psychology are limited to an extent, but the environment in which these jobs are held is certainly not. The two main varieties of psychology work within the educational system are: school guidance counselor, and school psychologists. Each requires a minimum of a Masters degree in Educational Psychology, and some positions may require Doctorate level study. A school guidance counselor works one-on-one with students to help them with a variety of issues, many of which are outside the realm of the school itself. A good guidance counselor works with coming-of-age problems, preparing for college, career planning, grief counseling, course selection, and acting as a mediator during times of conflict between students. Individual counseling is common, but the student generally initiates this, as mandatory counseling is uncommon � unless there are problems that pose a threat to one or more students, in which counseling may be required. A typical school guidance counselor works at one particular school, and is considered a member of that particular faculty. A school psychologist generally works within the Board of Education for a specific county or city. School psychologists often give testing to students to determine possible problems such as: learning disabilities, dyslexia, and reading problems. Also, school psychologists often give IQ tests to students to determine things such as special needs placement. A student that is disruptive, or inattentive, may meet with a school psychologist to consider possible problems, such as ADHD or related disorders. Typically, they would reference a physician if they feel a student needs to see a medical professional. Rather than working as a faculty member of a specific school, school psychologists work within many schools in a specific jurisdiction. School guidance counselors and school psychologists are the most common careers available in educational psychology, but there are plenty of other smaller fields. Addictions counseling is a variant of educational psychology, holding a more specific objective. Other varieties of educational psychology jobs work in universities, human resources, and career development.