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what should i take up in 11th to become a pschologist?
i am not that good at maths , is maths important for psychologist? #psychology #math
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Jason’s Answer
Math is always helpful but I would be lying if I said it was still as relevant as it used to be. The biggest issue you will have with the graduate program is when you are required to take courses in statistics. This is a very different type of math versus algebra per se. The good news is in reality, you have to understand what the stats mean, not necessarily be able to do the figuring yourself.
Check out PsyD programs as well as the traditional PhD programs. PsyD are more clinically based curriculum ie less math.
Check out PsyD programs as well as the traditional PhD programs. PsyD are more clinically based curriculum ie less math.
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Kartik’s Answer
In practicality you need just masters to work as psychologist and MPhil/Phd to start private practice.
If I were in your place and had option to select my own subjects. Considering technology is advancing rapidly I would consider taking psychology ,computer ,philosphy and maths type subjects. This would have been made me future ready.
Though remember this is not requirment. Learning Psychology at school only give you idea about field real study start in graduation.
I am not fan of maths either though in future if you wish to transition into acdemia /research studying maths will make you feel confident while studying stats at each level of further studies.
I recommended computer because data science is evolving till the time you will reach masters /PhD level (7-11 yrs) personally I feel data science will have bigger role in society. It is not difficult but it depends on you what you wanna do .
If I were in your place and had option to select my own subjects. Considering technology is advancing rapidly I would consider taking psychology ,computer ,philosphy and maths type subjects. This would have been made me future ready.
Though remember this is not requirment. Learning Psychology at school only give you idea about field real study start in graduation.
I am not fan of maths either though in future if you wish to transition into acdemia /research studying maths will make you feel confident while studying stats at each level of further studies.
I recommended computer because data science is evolving till the time you will reach masters /PhD level (7-11 yrs) personally I feel data science will have bigger role in society. It is not difficult but it depends on you what you wanna do .
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Deidre’s Answer
For an undergraduate degree, you can elect to go for a Bachelor of Arts vs a Bachelor of Science, and this will require less math. I obtained a B.S. in Psychology and I still never had to go further than Business Calculus and Statistics 101. As others have answered, it's more about understanding what the stats mean vs having to calculate them yourself. Also there are math courses in college that are tailored to business-centric majors vs math-centric majors (like Business Calculus). These tend to focus less on the ability to do the calculation and more on the understanding of it overall.
In order to practice Psychology, though, you will need a Graduate degree of some kind. Jason R.'s answers above are very good routes to take.
I hope this helps!
P.S. If you have the option to take some math in 11th grade, I'd do it. It won't be fun, but it will give you practice. :)
In order to practice Psychology, though, you will need a Graduate degree of some kind. Jason R.'s answers above are very good routes to take.
I hope this helps!
P.S. If you have the option to take some math in 11th grade, I'd do it. It won't be fun, but it will give you practice. :)