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Q: How beneficial is a psychology degree for a career in business consulting?
I am currently in my first year of university doing a business and arts conjoint degree. For my business degree, I am double majoring in management and economics. For my arts I am majoring in classical studies. I intend to work as a business consultant/analyst, particularly in the strategy and human capital department. I know classical studies doesn't relate to my career path, and I'm doing it purely out of interest. I was wondering how beneficial switching to a psychology degree for my arts would be (I am also interested in it). Is this a major sought after by business consulting firms?

A: Psychology would be a great addition to your studies for this. Remember that Psychology focuses on understanding human behavior, and there's a whole section of Psychology that focuses on businesses (Organizational and Industrial Psychology) in which people study what makes businesses work well, how to motivate people and engage them in companies and organizations, and how to manage change. Given what you've said, this would be a great addition for you. I'm a Psychology Professor and an Executive Coach, so I understand the the role Psychology plays in business development, change, and management very well. You'd be well served by this switch. Mary

Q: What are the different careers one could explore with a degree in Psychology, and what is abnormalpsychology?
I'm going into Highschool this year, and a lot of stress is being put on planning for our futures. At the moment, I am planning on majoring in Psychology or something similar in college, and I was wondering what sort of jobs would be available for someone with a degree in that field. Obviously, a psychologist is an option. But what about things that aren't normally associated with Psychology? For instance, could one become a teacher with a Psy. Degree? If you don't mind, could people share with the the different fields one could enter with a decent (4-8 year) Psychology degree? Also, are there other majors similar to psychology? Please and thank you, much love, people!

A: There is so much you can do. You are still young. A degree alone (in any subject) opens many doors. You could definately become a teacher. For a degree in phsycology, you can consider: Administration Advertising Advocacy Alcohol and drug rehabilitation Arbitration Behavioural therapy Broadcasting Business administration Buying and merchandising Career counselling Change management Child care Clinical assessment Cognitive therapy Community planning Community relations Community service work Consumer psychology Correctional services Counselling Crisis counselling Demographics Education Ergonomics Events management Expressive arts therapy Family and couples therapy Fashion design Financial planning Foreign service Forensic assessment Fundraising Gerontology Human resources Hypnotherapy Image consulting Immigration Industrial psychology Interior design Interpersonal therapy Juvenile delinquency Laboratory assisting Landscape design Law Market analysis Marketing Mediation Medicine Mental health Military psychology Ministry Neuropsychology Neuroscience Occupational health and safety Organizational behaviour Palliative care Paramedics Physical therapy Police work Policy analysis Politics Poverty Program evaluation Psychiatric assisting Psychoanalysis Psychodynamic therapy Psychometrics Public relations Publishing Relief counselling Research Residential care Sales Security services Sign language interpretation Social work Speech therapy Stress management Teaching Therapeutic engineering Therapy Writing Hope that helps

Q: What can you do with a psychology degree?
Other than being a therapist, what else can you do with a psychology degree? Is graduate school necessary, or can you do things with an undergraduate psychology degree? I enjoy the subject but am a bit worried it may be an impractical degree. Any input would be appreciated.

A: Your best resource would be your university career services or collegeboard.com. From the little I know, you will most likely go to grad school. You can be a marriage counselor, consultant (maybe?), and others that I don't know about. It's difficult to narrow all the careers down b/c a psych degree offers you so many choices; it's not a narrow job market like astrophysics. Good luck!

Q: Can I become a cop with a psychology degree?
I am a freshman in college and declared psychology as my major. I am hoping to become a child/adolescent psychologist. However, i was wondering if I choose criminal justice for my minor and if becoming a psychologist doesn't work out, can I still go on with my backup plan and become a police officer? I would still get my psychology degree. The only problem is I don't know if it would be a bachlor, masters, or PhD, but if I don't make it as a psychologist would my psychology degree be good in criminal justice?

A: A psychology degree is a good degree to have for law enforcement work. A psychology degree should give you a better understanding of human behavior that could prove very useful on the job since most police officers interact with many different types people everyday. A good education and good common sense are two very important assets for a law enforcement officer. There are many things to consider when contemplating a career as a police officer. Check out http://www.peaceofficerjobs.com for excellent information and advice!

Q: What can I do with a psychology undergrad degree?
I will be completing my undergraduate psychology degree this summer, but have always been interested in zoology and animal sciences. I was just wondering if there are any routes that will enable me to do such a course or career with my psychology degree such as a conversion course or similar? I'm in the UK. Thanks.

A: A psychology undergrad degree does not prepare a person to work in the biological fields. You would really need to go back and get a biology degree. And a warning, it is not as easy as a psychology undergrad degree.

Q: How can I get career experience in counseling/psychology if I don't have a degree in either field yet?
I'm looking at going back to school soon to get my masters in counseling or psychology. I've decided that I really want to help people, because I've always been passionate about inspiring others. College, marriage, and drug/alcohol counseling/psychology are my main interests. At least until I go back to school, I'm trying to find a job that can help me pay off my college loans for my bachelor's degree I received in English. I figure if I can get experience under my belt now, it'll be excellent resume material for grad school and my future career path. In addition to helping others, I also love to write. People tell me I have a profound insight into the world around me. How could I get experience in helping others without a professional counseling/psychology degree, if at all? If not, could I at least immerse myself in the field as a counseling assistant, some type of specialist, or even a secretary with my English degree? I really don't want to work in retail or any kind of business to pay off my college loans anymore, because it's quite boring, not my forte', and I feel like I'm not really taking advantage of my degree.

A: To get ample experience, you might want to start some type of volunteerism in mentoring. Go to volunteermatch.org and see what is going on around in your community and what places are looking for volunteers. Once you get in contact with a place that is looking for mentors or counselors you can even ask if they have any positions available for a job or if they could give you some insight as to where else you could possibly apply for even a long term position. Don't forget to mention the degree you have. Good luck and remember that it never hurts to try. Good things happen to those who try. =)

Q: What are good jobs with a psychology degree?
What are some good jobs to get with a psychology degree? bachelors and masters degrees.

A: With a bachelors degree your options are extremely limited -- you might end up being a residential counselor or staff member in a group home or residential treatment center or you might end up getting a job in a field completely unrelated to psychology. Either way, you can expect that you won't be making very much money. With a masters degree you have more options and it depends on what area your degree is in. I'm sure there are degrees in just plain old "psychology," but many programs offer areas of specialization such as counseling psychology. A lot of people with masters degrees in psychology become school guidance counselors or school psychologists, although there may be a couple of extra education-specific classes needed to do this. Some with masters degrees in psychology do mental health therapy or "counseling" and work towards getting licensed as an LPC (licensed professional counselor) or LMFT (licensed marriage and family therapist). My advice would be to decide what it is you want to do and then decide if a degree in psychology is what you need in order to make that happen.

Q: What jobs could i do if i obtained a degree in Psychology?
Just a few examples please if you would, and if you have started a new career after gaining your psychology degree, can you tell me how difficult it was to find a temporary or permenant job? Thanks.

A: Many large corporation are hiring Psych in their human resources departments to deal with behavioral problems, PTSD, anger management, etc.

Q: How applicable is it to have a Psychology Degree for a job in the Criminal Justice field?
I'm contemplating going to college for a BA or MA in Psychology, and was wondering how applicable the degree would be for use in a criminal justice career. I'm interested in becoming a police officer, but maybe moving up someday to becoming a profiler or federal officer of some sort.

A: yes, it is one of the best degrees suited to that field

Q: What are great paying jobs for an introvert with a psychology degree?
I have a psychology degree but I am not sure if I want to pursue in that field. Any suggestions of other alternatives?

A: jury analysis psychologist. short hours, high pay. if you're very, very good, that is. HR interviewer. not nearly as rewarding. figure out what you do like, and go back to school.

Q: What kinds of jobs could I do with a psychology degree?
I have decided to do a psychology degree part-time, so I can work full-time too. I have always been facinated by the subject, but am not sure where I could go from there. Any advice would be a great help.

A: Psychology is a wonderfully diverse and challenging field of study. I guess it depends where you specialise, there are several sub specialties in Psychology: Cognitive Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Applied, Develompmental, Educational, Sensory, Forensic and many many more! I started the degree at Glasgow Uni but I was put off by the Statistics part of the course. It can get pretty heavily scientific but I think that depends on where you study. Basically you could go into research or applied fields after graduation. The Wikipedia page has loads of info... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychology Hope that helps a little!

Q: What types of jobs can you get with a Psychology Degree with a minor in sociology?
I am getting ready to go back to school after taking a few years off and need to decide on a major. In a perfect world, I would be a social worker, but cannot support my family with that income. Of course doing a job I love is more important than money, but I also have little mouths to feed. I don't want to settle on something I don't like though, so I was considering a major in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. What types of jobs are available for people with that kind of degree?

A: you can be ao corperate counselor- I have a buddy who does that. you could seek out a consintration in any psych field & become a family counselor, or any other sort of counselor. (schools, corperations, free lance ect...) with those field choices though- you won't get anywhere w/o a masters degree

Q: What can I do with my psychology degree?
I just graduated from Ohio State with a degree in Psychology (BA). What types of job can I get with just this degree?

A: Unfortunately, Psychology is one where significant education investment is required, along with State Licensing, but it depends on the area of interest. There may be some opportunities as counselors in inpatient or day treatment programs, senior centers, children's centers, out reach programs etc. If you are interested in the therapeutic aspect of counseling, you will probably need to get a masters in social work. For most states this is the lowest education requirement for Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or License Professional Counselor (LPC). If you're interested in developing or using measurement tools, then continued University experience in experimental psychology or statistics may be helpful. Often Universities get grants to conduct particular studies and reports. Many times school districts hire BA students to help students deal with educational requirements, grades, and placement. Good luck in your future endeavors.

Q: A social science:psychology degree with a minor in English or Creative Writing?
I know there are some people who would say this is a 'useless' degree, but I disagree. I like that Social Science covers so much. I was thinking about either a concentration in psychology or a concentration in economics, though I am more interested in psych, and I'm not great at math, which might be a problem for the econ. I might want to go into teaching, but maybe not. Any opinions on this degree, what I would be able to do with it, and how difficult it would be?

A: I think you mean a BS or even BA Psychology degree; Psychology is part of Social Science and is not usually part of the degree. You asked several questions, so I have several answers. If you are intrigued by the mind, go with Psychology. Economics may have some math, but it's generally not alot like algebra or whatever. They're both pretty theory-based, and an undergraduate degree with no intentions of becoming a psychologist will probably not give you hands-on experience (which you may or may not need, up to you). You mentioned English or Creative Writing. You need to research these degrees from your school. I could help you, but I also don't want you think think you have to go with what I say either. Having taken four-English-Comp classes, and one literature/comp class combined, English will probably be more focused on mechanics and stuff in a real obsessive sense it seems, as just with my minor classes I went through alot. Creative writing, however, allows more flexibility with what you can write. From fiction novels, poetry, to even screenwriting (where abailable) the choice is yours. And having a psychology degree, especially a BA in this case, would be beneficial in creating characterization. These two combinations could create some cool child literature, other literature, or even if taken to extremes, some major horror stuff (crime-drama serial killer stuff perhaps). For teaching, it depends on where you want to teach. Primary and Secondary schools usually require a Masters for a teaching position, and some require a Bachelors (where I live a HS diploma works) for substitution. Colleges want either Ms or PhDs, and some may take the Bs, but not sure of that. I do not see any problems why you couldn't do, for example, BA Psych, minor in Creative Writing, and later teach. With this combo I have no doubt you could be a very cool Psych teacher or Creative writing teacher. Since you have thrown alot out, I would make sure a track like you suggested is what you want. Maybe take an intro class in psych, economics, english, and creative writing, and see what you like. Also, Primary and SEcondary Education usually requires a teaching degree in that area of education. If you need help in your college search, email me. I may be able to help. Only give me your state if you want to go in-state or the state you want to go to.

Q: can i still do pharmacy with a psychology degree?
i'm planning on getting my bachelors degree in psychology, but also fulfilling the pharmacy requirements for pharmacy school. i heard that it is best to get a bachelors degree then go to pharmacy school, instead of just doing the requirements and applying for pharmacy school. since in the future, it might be required that a pharmacist have a bachelors. so what im asking is...can i just do a bachelors in psych, and still apply for pharm school...? or do i have to get a bachelors degree in science? and do i have a better chance being admitted if i do psychology and apply for pharm school? or do they prefer that i do a bachelors in science? serious answers only please! thanks in advance.

A: Generally, if you complete the pre-requisites sciences and mathematics courses as part of your psychology degree (which I believe you have to since the pre-requisites are standard general arts and sciences requirements of any bachelor's degree nowadays), then yes, you can still apply to do a PharmD program. Again, you have to complete all the pre-requisites (usually the pre-med curriculum + biochemistry + calculus/statistics) and the PSAT (pharmacy school admission test).