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With my intentions of being a psych major, what kind of classes will I be taking in college?

I plan to major in psych, and then a dream of mine would to become a therapist or a school counselor. I fully intent on getting my masters as well. #college #psychology

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Yasemin’s Answer

Hi Alek! I was a psychology major! I think it's a great field and you can do much with it! So first of all there are some core courses to take, and you usually complete them your first two years then you can add electives you are interested in. The core courses are Intro to Psychology, Intro to Research Methods, Psychological Statistics, then Experimental Psychology. Afterwards you can add electives that are interesting for you. So for example if you are interested in being a school counselor you can take educational electives in psychology, or childhood development as well. Afterwards you can look into getting a master's, there can also be a program at your college where you can obtain you master's and bachelor's together. So it is 5 years long and you apply junior year and complete master courses after graduation for your bachelor's. Make sure to check with your adviser because they have the most information.

Best of luck!
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Priya’s Answer

Hello! I majored in Psychology for my undergraduate degree as well and loved it. The response from Yasemin was awesome and stated the core classes. Some examples of the electives would depend on your school, but some that I took were Abnormal Psychology, Memory, and Perception. I also took a Counseling minor that opened up some cool electives to me as well, and took a class in Introduction to Play Therapy that was very useful in the skills I learned, even if it was just an introduction. And then if you go onto a Master's you will have more access to cool electives. I personally did my Master's in Counseling, and Counseling and Psychology programs can differ, I believe, by where you live.

Priya recommends the following next steps:

Check out the website of a college you are interested in, and explore their Student Course Catalog. You can find all the current classes being offered by major at that school.
Take time to explore what you like when you get to college.
Take time to think to yourself what you are interested in and what kind of things you want to learn.
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Yuka’s Answer

Hi Alek，

I am so glad that you asked this question! I was a Psych major myself (Boston College 20') and is now an ED.M student in School Counseling (Columbia University). I am sure our interests and experiences have a lot in common!

In college, I took some foundational courses like Intro to Psych, Child Growth and Development, Personality Theories. There were also courses that prepare me to become better at doing research, such as Research Methods and Analysis, Mental Illness and Diagnosis. Last but not the least, several courses that target a specific sub-field of psychology: Health Psychology, Psych of Learning, Counseling Theories, and Interpersonal Relationships.

Does any of these courses sound exciting to you? The courses in my program are more focused on the application of Psych theories in real life, which make them very interesting and enjoyable to learn.
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Ricardo’s Answer

1. Look at the requirements for the school that you want to apply to.
2. At a minimum, you will want to earn your undergraduate degree in psychology or in a related field such as sociology, education, anthropology, or social work.
3. Psychology is easy. Many people believe that psychology is nothing more than “common sense” and therefore is an easy field to master. ... Workforce analyses of psychology majors show that psychology graduates do get jobs using their degree.
4. It's important to choose the degree that best fits your academic interests and career goals. While both degrees provide a broad overview of the field of psychology, the Bachelor of Arts is best for those wanting to apply their degree to a career in human resources, marketing, business, law, management or more.
5. However, you cannot practice as a psychologist if you decide to pursue a master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology. The term "psychologist" is a protected label reserved only for licensed psychologists, and most states require a doctoral degree for licensure.
6. Psychology ranks as a very prestigious degree. The degree is difficult no matter what aspect of psychology you happen to be studying. An awful lot of coursework, exams and lectures are in store for you here. But the rewards from a degree in psychology are far more rewarding.
7. Math classes, and statistics in particular, are an important part of any psychology program. You will need to take math classes that fulfill your school's general education requirements as well as additional statistics requirements to fulfill your psychology program's core requirements.
8. Tips for Succeeding in Psychology 101
Start With the Basics. Before you begin studying any topic in great depth, it is important to make sure that you have a strong grasp of the basics. ...
Focus on Developing Effective Study Habits. ...
Sharpen Your Writing Skills. ...
Participate in Psychology Research. ...
Delve Deeper Into the Subject.
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