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What career paths can you take when majoring in psychology?

Hi, i'm a sophomore in high-school and am thinking about majoring in psychology in college! What can I do with a major in psychology? What are the pros and cons to majoring in psychology? #psychology #major #choosing-a-major

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Kayla’s Answer

Hi Kristina!

I majored in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. There are so many fields you can get into with those people skills. I never went into a true Psychology career as a counselor or therapist as I originally thought. I ended up in healthcare for a few years, working in the front office and in marketing. I am currently an Executive Assistant. The choices are endless!

To give you a better idea, I will say some of my fellow classmates ended up in careers such as:

- Social Work
- Teaching
- Behavioral Health Counseling
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Physical Therapy
- Recruiting Coordinator
- Research Assistant
- Digital Marketing
- Academic Affairs
- Human Resources

Almost every job out there has to do with working with people, so Psychology applies to a wide variety of careers.
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Maria’s Answer

Psychology is one of those majors that you could then go on to do anything. My husband was a Psychology major with a focus on Industrial and organizational psychology, and he has gone on to manage retail stores and is now in positions of leadership within the cannabis industry. Psychology is a great major though as it helps you understand the way people think and why they act the way they do, which is important in your personal and professional life. I think this major is especially helpful for students who want to go into positions of leadership.
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David’s Answer

If you're thinking about being a Psychologist you should know that there are many different fields and specialties in psychology, so you would want to familiarize yourself with these before choosing. Some examples are Clinical, Counseling, Forensic, Neuro, Industrial/Organizational, and research.

You should also know that in most areas you will need a PhD or PsyD to get a license to practice, although there are also many options with a Master's degree, with some limitations on what you can and can't do. These degrees would involve some study of statistics, but you don't have to be a Math major, help is available.

If you feel drawn to the field, I think that you may find it to be a rewarding and interesting profession.

If you're thinking about counseling or clinical psychology, you would want to research the licensing laws where you live.
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Dr. Carolyn’s Answer

Congratulations on giving this important decision careful consideration. The field of psychology is incredibly diverse, and how far you're willing to go in your education may play a part in what you're ultimately able to do once you graduate. For example, if your interest is in understanding human behavior, so you can apply that understanding to almost any entry-level career, then a bachelor's degree in general psychology would be very helpful. However, if you have an interest in joining any one of the helping professions ( counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, etc.) then you'll need to have at least a master's degree. Additionally, each of those helping professions requires licensure, which extends beyond your regular coursework, and involves thousands of additional hours of supervision and internships before you can sit for your exams. Even though it takes time to complete those required hours, it is an essential part of the licensure process, because it signifies your competence to work with people in psychotherapeutic interactions. Once you pass the exams you will be licensed. Finally, if you really want to specialize in an area of psychology ( there are many areas to specialize in), then you may want to consider getting a doctorate. A doctorate requires even more coursework which allows you to specialize in the area of psychology that interests you the most, and requires that you complete a large research project called the dissertation, that certifies you as being proficient in high levels of psychological research. Research is essential to the field of psychology because that's how we learn what we know, and also reveals gaps in what we don't know yet. The word "psychologist" refers only to someone who has completed a Ph.D. in the field of psychology. I started off thinking I would only get a master's in psychology, but I enjoyed it so much that I decided to continue on to get my doctorate, and it was a fabulous experience. I would encourage anyone to go as far as they can in their educational journey as possible, because the more education you have, the more opportunities you will have to choose from. Good luck!
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Marie’s Answer


You have received excellent ideas already, but I thought this website might also be helpful. APA is a credible resource in the psychology field.

https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/psn/2018/01/bachelors-degree

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