Well right now im in college studying IT and i have to admit it really isnt the hardest thing in the world. I think im good with computers but i dont feel as if i have a passion for it. Ive always had a passion for helping other people with their situations and i considered studying psychology but i hear the job market in that field is total sh*t. To be honest part of me wants to switch to a general degree for the time being until i know what i really want to do seeing how this is just the end of freshman year in college. Anyways i guess my main question is, is there anyone that studied psychology and had good luck with it in that field? Also does anyone have any advice on a person that really has no idea what they want to be in college?
killblade37
Just like any other major, it depends entirely on what you want to do with it. Realistically, you probably aren't going to get your bachelors in Psychology and just start counseling people. You will most likely need at least a Masters degree before you can even be called a psychologist and practice counseling without being overseen by someone else.
I'm going to have my psychology degree in 2 weeks with a minor in sociology. I intend on going forward and getting my bachelors of science in nursing (BSN) and then getting a job as a nurse counselor. I'll work under a Psychiatrist/Psychologist in a medical center and practice that way. I'm hoping to be done and ready in about 3 years.
If you are serious about psychology, I'll just say that you'll need at least a masters degree if you want to get a realistic job in a psychology field, and a doctorate is preferred. If you just want a basic counseling position such as marriage counseling or something like that, a bachelors might get you a job, but once again, a masters degree in psychology is usually preferred for these kind of positions.
Psychology is a tough road to follow but thankfully the options for psychology graduates are usually varied and if you put the work in, you can go as far as you want.
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