My view is very similar to yours. The psychology bachelor’s degree is best suited for students considering graduate education in a similar field (i.e. counseling, social work, clinical work, research). The degree on its own is less useful for getting a job. Personally, I dual majored in English and Psychology. I loved both and had a hard time choosing and wasn’t sure what I wanted to do long term, so I just did both lol. My thought process, though, was that the English degree was my “job” degree and my psychology degree was my “grad school” degree so that I would be prepared for either. If I only took one major, I would have done English and probably minored in psychology. My sense is that many people would be better served by a psychology MINOR, rather than a major. With all that said, I have a great job at a community college now and a couple of my coworkers are psych majors, so if any psych majors are reading this, don’t panic, you will be fine 🙂 I will be starting my PsyD this fall! 😄😄
That's really smart, I love that you had a double major and were setting yourself up for either a a "job" or "grad school!" I think the psychology minor can work in many ways because then you can at least have the minimum number of courses taken and apply to grad school but can major in something like business and work after college for a few years before deciding on grad school. I wish this was advice given to me in undergrad, thank you for sharing and congrats on starting your PsyD in the fall!
@@philsguidetopsyd Thanks for your input! I interpret it to mean that you think they are BOTH incredibly hard and it's too difficult for you to choose an answer?
I think this is great advice! Many people graduate with a psychology bachelors degree and don’t know what career options they have. I wish more people knew to take this as a minor and major in something that has a more direct career path
If ur not a people person like me, avoid psychology, pursue something else. As a 18 year old I had no idea what I wanted to do . I went into cognitive sciences for 2 years, grades wasn’t good enough to stay in it so I got into psychology . All though the courses weren’t hard and kinda entertaining( aside from my 4th year project class super boring) I got out qualified for jobs I wanted nothing to do with. I’m now pursuing drawing/ architecture , animation and other visual arts fields. Something more to my passion .
As being a psychology major as an undergraduate course Can I read hard books of Neuroscience and Neuropsychology... ??? Or is it going to be hard for me to read ??
I think you might be able to get basic concepts but its important to have real-life clinical experience to make more sense of the principles and practices. Hope that helps!
I’m so glad I found your account! I am graduating high school a year early to start my process in becoming a therapist and or getting my PsyD or PhD in psychology. Currently in my senior of high school I am taking into to psychology, english 101 & 103 and will be able to start different classes that will hopefully lead me in the right direction. Is there anything specific you recommend while going into this field? I have struggled with different mental disorders and traumatic experiences that have truly driven me to want to help others the way I wasn’t helped. I already got accepted into a psychology program at my local community college that will be able to transfer me to a 4 year school right after.. I’m just unsure which path or what I should major in after my psychology degree. Thank you for your videos they have been really helpful while deciding which path i’m going to choose. ❤️
I agree with you a psych degree is a great degree however, it’s for people who want to continue their education and become a social worker and or therapist etc. What college are you attending for neuropsychology ?
That's a great question, I'm honestly not sure, both seem like good options, but perhaps contacting some officers could give an idea on what they majored in to get into their field. Best of luck!
The truth about getting a degree in Psyc is, that unless you have at least a Masters, there is no point. Even an Honours is useless in terms of job prospects.
Yeah I certainly think its important to have a plan in how students would like to use the degree before beginning or in the early years of college to maximize its use! Thanks for sharing.
can we do the opposite too? major in psychology and do a masters in education or language? I love foreign languages and I speak several. I also love psychology. I am learning French but realized I am wasting time learning and paying courses that would never give me a degree. so I was between a Bachelors in French because I need to learn due to moving abroad, but my union pays half the credit for psychology and several other majors but doesn't pay to a French major. I have a job I already love but would love to get a different degree. I wanted to find a way of studying psychology and then getting a French degree as well. so I could teach French or work at a school in France as a second job. a bit confusing but I want to spend time and money doing something that will give me a diploma, not just the skills.
I want to become an expert on the "good life". Should I major in psychology for undergrad? I'm not sure if they have a positive psychology undergrad degree, but it is good to first get a broader perspective
Hello…How are you? I’m new to schooling I constantly keep finding myself helping other get on the right track a lot people vent to me I’m always good at giving advice…I’m more of a self reflection type person I get others to lookin the mirror try to figure how they come up with a situation to better themselves because at the end of the day nobody else matter but you… I’m looking into getting my Psychology degree to become therapist….I’ma become a Humanistic therapist (Gestalt therapy) but also love cognitive what will be best for me? So what approach should I take when it come get my Psychology degree? Can I just get a bachelors?
Those all sound like amazing aspirations! In grad school they teach you a lot of the ways to do therapy so you can find the one that resonates the most with you. A bachelor's degree is typically necessary before applying to a masters or a doctorate. Many schools in the U.S. don't have a preference on the major as long as it fulfills the pre-requisite courses for the program, so for example they might require psych 101 or abnormal psychology before applying. Hope that helps best of luck!
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What do you all think of my hot take? lol
My view is very similar to yours. The psychology bachelor’s degree is best suited for students considering graduate education in a similar field (i.e. counseling, social work, clinical work, research). The degree on its own is less useful for getting a job.
Personally, I dual majored in English and Psychology. I loved both and had a hard time choosing and wasn’t sure what I wanted to do long term, so I just did both lol. My thought process, though, was that the English degree was my “job” degree and my psychology degree was my “grad school” degree so that I would be prepared for either. If I only took one major, I would have done English and probably minored in psychology. My sense is that many people would be better served by a psychology MINOR, rather than a major.
With all that said, I have a great job at a community college now and a couple of my coworkers are psych majors, so if any psych majors are reading this, don’t panic, you will be fine 🙂 I will be starting my PsyD this fall! 😄😄
That's really smart, I love that you had a double major and were setting yourself up for either a a "job" or "grad school!" I think the psychology minor can work in many ways because then you can at least have the minimum number of courses taken and apply to grad school but can major in something like business and work after college for a few years before deciding on grad school. I wish this was advice given to me in undergrad, thank you for sharing and congrats on starting your PsyD in the fall!
@@philsguidetopsyd What sounds harder to your ears? 1. Masters Degree in Mathematics or 2. Masters Degree in Statistics?
Both? lol
@@philsguidetopsyd Thanks for your input! I interpret it to mean that you think they are BOTH incredibly hard and it's too difficult for you to choose an answer?
When you major in psychology cause you genuinely like it and then genuinely want to pursue a clinical psych PhD. 😅😂
I think this is great advice! Many people graduate with a psychology bachelors degree and don’t know what career options they have. I wish more people knew to take this as a minor and major in something that has a more direct career path
Exactly, thanks for your input!!
Law school for me.
What about a major is special education and then a minor in psychology?
@@karenbell9065good question
If ur not a people person like me, avoid psychology, pursue something else. As a 18 year old I had no idea what I wanted to do . I went into cognitive sciences for 2 years, grades wasn’t good enough to stay in it so I got into psychology . All though the courses weren’t hard and kinda entertaining( aside from my 4th year project class super boring) I got out qualified for jobs I wanted nothing to do with. I’m now pursuing drawing/ architecture , animation and other visual arts fields. Something more to my passion .
Thanks for your input. I pray you do amazing in your new pursuits!
As being a psychology major as an undergraduate course
Can I read hard books of
Neuroscience and Neuropsychology... ???
Or is it going to be hard for me to read ??
I think you might be able to get basic concepts but its important to have real-life clinical experience to make more sense of the principles and practices. Hope that helps!
I’m so glad I found your account! I am graduating high school a year early to start my process in becoming a therapist and or getting my PsyD or PhD in psychology. Currently in my senior of high school I am taking into to psychology, english 101 & 103 and will be able to start different classes that will hopefully lead me in the right direction. Is there anything specific you recommend while going into this field? I have struggled with different mental disorders and traumatic experiences that have truly driven me to want to help others the way I wasn’t helped. I already got accepted into a psychology program at my local community college that will be able to transfer me to a 4 year school right after.. I’m just unsure which path or what I should major in after my psychology degree. Thank you for your videos they have been really helpful while deciding which path i’m going to choose. ❤️
Sounds like you're on the right path, try and get mentors along the way would be my only suggestion, but it sounds like you have a good plan!
Am looking in to teaching for sure , using my GI Bill to get psychology bachelors !!
That’s awesome!
I agree with you a psych degree is a great degree however, it’s for people who want to continue their education and become a social worker and or therapist etc. What college are you attending for neuropsychology ?
It's a school in the midwest, my linked in profile should be in the notes section if you're interested in the program.
What an awesome and thorough video. Really helpful! Thanks!!!
Glad it was helpful!
What would be a better degree for a combative intelligence officer? Political science or psychology?
That's a great question, I'm honestly not sure, both seem like good options, but perhaps contacting some officers could give an idea on what they majored in to get into their field. Best of luck!
You would benefit from both !
The truth about getting a degree in Psyc is, that unless you have at least a Masters, there is no point. Even an Honours is useless in terms of job prospects.
Yeah I certainly think its important to have a plan in how students would like to use the degree before beginning or in the early years of college to maximize its use! Thanks for sharing.
can we do the opposite too? major in psychology and do a masters in education or language? I love foreign languages and I speak several. I also love psychology. I am learning French but realized I am wasting time learning and paying courses that would never give me a degree. so I was between a Bachelors in French because I need to learn due to moving abroad, but my union pays half the credit for psychology and several other majors but doesn't pay to a French major. I have a job I already love but would love to get a different degree. I wanted to find a way of studying psychology and then getting a French degree as well. so I could teach French or work at a school in France as a second job. a bit confusing but I want to spend time and money doing something that will give me a diploma, not just the skills.
Totally makes sense to me! Best of luck!
I want to become an expert on the "good life". Should I major in psychology for undergrad? I'm not sure if they have a positive psychology undergrad degree, but it is good to first get a broader perspective
content is great 👍, the background music bit too loud though, trying to fucus your voice.
Thanks for the tip
When you love what you do you serve in your purpose in the universe?❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I want to be a therapist so I am pursuing a degree in psychology.
Is it true Psychology also help in Solving Crimes? What Psychology should I aim for to be in the field of Criminal and law studies?
Forensic psychology is a field that looks into that
Thank you this is great advice 😇
Glad it was helpful!
What did you major in?
Neuroscience
Hello…How are you? I’m new to schooling I constantly keep finding myself helping other get on the right track a lot people vent to me I’m always good at giving advice…I’m more of a self reflection type person I get others to lookin the mirror try to figure how they come up with a situation to better themselves because at the end of the day nobody else matter but you… I’m looking into getting my Psychology degree to become therapist….I’ma become a Humanistic therapist (Gestalt therapy) but also love cognitive what will be best for me? So what approach should I take when it come get my Psychology degree? Can I just get a bachelors?
Those all sound like amazing aspirations! In grad school they teach you a lot of the ways to do therapy so you can find the one that resonates the most with you. A bachelor's degree is typically necessary before applying to a masters or a doctorate. Many schools in the U.S. don't have a preference on the major as long as it fulfills the pre-requisite courses for the program, so for example they might require psych 101 or abnormal psychology before applying. Hope that helps best of luck!
what majors would you recommend for someone wanting to go into sports psychology?
Good question! Kinesiology, biochemistry, biology, psychology, neuroscience, exercise science, sociology, are just a few!
have you heard bout Human Factor Psychology? Im confused now, I don't know what to apply for.
I actually haven't but it seems interesting. There are so many options!
Please sir how can I join your class?
Unfortunately I'm not teaching a class :(
thanks.
You're welcome
Good info. The music at the end was too loud. It drowned out your voice.
Noted!