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Originally Posted by KylieSpinelli
Hello all!
As I wrote in my brief introduction in the New Members Forum, I'm trying to decide if I should major in Psychology. I'm current a Sophomore (Liberal Arts Major) at a community college, and I plan to transfer next year to finish my bachelors degree. I really love Psychology, I'm good at it, and I find it fascinating. However, I'm worried about being able to get a job in my field post-graduation. Looking online and talking to people has made me realize that the options for work in-field with psych are extremely limited if you don't get a doctorate, and I can't imagine finishing a degree in this and only being able to work in HR (ick!!). I would love to do clinical work or research in the field, but I would rather not go on for a doctorate, as money is extremely tight, and I plan on not working while I raise my children. I know this sounds silly, but I am just looking for input. What do you think? How long would it take for me to get a Psy D? I'm motivated and can handle a lot of credits at once (as long as they're not ALL online like my full-load is this year! UGH).
Any input would be awesome!
Thanks!
-Kylie
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i empathize with you on the online learning, I am doing my Bachelor's online and have found it MUCH less bearable. If you are planning to go further in your education than your A.A., you could consider a general studies degree with an emphasis or focus area of psychology. It is hard to fully respond to your question though without knowing more about your situational limitations and your personal ambitions. You state no PhD, but if you are open to getting a Master's degree, you could pursue many possibilities in the psychology-related fields. I am considering a Master's in Counseling.
What I have done is an AA in general studies, a Bachelor's in University Studies (emphasizing Humanities/Soc. Sciences) (I did this because all of my credits counted when I transferred, and I graduate with a Bachelor's Degree MUCH faster than if I was getting a specific degree like psychology, where 1/3 of my credits then would not count), and I plan to get a Master's beyond this.
I hope this helps, let me know if you need further insight or advice. And best of luck to you!!