From the article: Careers Options With a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
Are you interested in psychology as a career? Share your dream job in the field of psychology! What is it that makes your future job pick such an appealing career option? Express your thoughts and learn more about the career aspirations of other readers. Share Your Top Choices
Psych Degree
- I received my BA in psychology in 1991. I delivered pizza for a year, managed a movie theatre, worked in interactive TV sports, became a programmer, now am in Quality Assurance for software. I am sure this is no help to anyone but thought I would share the randomness which Psych degrees can lead to. My dream job would have been a counselor if I pursued that path, but, you end up counseling people along the way without realizing it.
- —Guest Rob
Counselling Psychologist
- My mother is a counsellor and shes always pushing me to think of how far I can go then imagine myself going farther than that. So that's why it is my dream is to get my doctorate in counselling psychology; because my mother influenced me. I'm only a teenager and I'm very excited!
- —Guest TaRi :)
Hospice Counceling
- I will have my BS in Psychology in July with a minor in Health Care Administration. I am not sure how I will use it but would like to work with Hospice patients and their families. I also have a certificate in Grief Counceling and an associate degree in Nursing.
- —Guest jr
Counselling
- Friends and other people everywhere are down. They need lifting because every day they face rejection, harassment, denial e.t.c. So its' my joy to see myself being a source of help to these people. After all, I enjoy encouraging others. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
- —Guest peter kihia wambui
Psych hospital
- I work at an inpatient psych hospital and LPNs (1.5 yrs college edu) are working in the same setting and doing roughly the same job as me are making about the same amount of money... If not more, but I have $50000 in loans and their community college has been paid off for yrs... We also have RNs that are making way more than us...
- —Guest Sara
counseling pyshologist
- I am currently employed at the veterans hospital in ct. Naturally the vets are drawn to me and feel comfortable talking to me.. so that's my dream job is to counsel the vets because they need someone to talk to and that's willing to listen and help them..and that person is me....
- —Guest dayshan
Don't do it!
- I received my BA in PSY about 10 years ago. It is worthless. I went back and got my teaching degree which you can get in about 6 months with a BA.
- —Guest unemployed
Non-profit Clinic
- I'm an undergrad and psych major. After undergrad I'm going to pursue lab work then my doctorate. My dream job is to someday open a non-profit clinic to help provide low cost or free help/therapy to low income communities. Coming from a low SES background, I know the importance of having such a center will help troubled children and adults.
- —Guest Mary
Industrial organisational psychology
- I am from Nigeria, in my country psychology is not well known. But wish to make a difference. I believe i will make it.
- —Guest Disun
Psychology Careers
- Don't be so negative psychology jobs. There are so many opportunities out there, you just have to be willing to look for them. There's a high demand for shrinks everywhere. One piece of advice: don't stop at the bachelor's degree level. Get a doctorate and don't forget to attend workshops, seminars and to do small courses. If possible, have more than one degree or at least branch out into multiple specialty areas.
- —Guest merris
Just a BA?
- If you're going to get a degree in Psychology, then don't stop there! Keep going because you won't get paid much more than minimum wage with a BA in Psychology, sadly. I've been working for 6 years now and my pay has never gone up because I was hired as a substitute teaching assistant. I can't use anything I've learned in school because the teachers call all the shots. If you offer any suggestions they ignore you or tell you are wrong. It's frustrating after borrowing $50000 for a degree you can't even use. I feel like my brain is slowly dying :(
- —Guest amanda
Forensic Psychologist
- I've an Associate degree in Psychology and going get my Bachelors in forensic psychology. I love this side of the science because it will be in so much demand in the next years, besides that, it is a very interesting career!
- —Guest Vicky
School Counseling
- I'm in my third year of college and I'm am majoring in psychology. Once I earn my bachelor's degree, I plan to enroll in a counseling program in order to earn my master's degree in school counseling. My own high school counselor had a big influence on my decision to pursue this career. He was always really helpful and encouraging to all students, no matter what their goals were, and he helped me a lot with my college and scholarship applications. I'd love to be able to help other kids achieve their goals like that!
- —Guest Jennifer
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
- I completed Bsc Psy a year ago. I have a strong desire to build my career in clinical psychology. I know one day I will achieve my desire of being a clinical psychologist.
- —Guest winifred
The truth
- Be prepared to compete with others with four year degrees for jobs that range from $9-12hr, that are listed as needing only 2-3 years exp and a high school diploma. Expect to be working in a building that wants to do right by it's clients but knows that their insurance just won't cover the treatment they need, and the state is cutting back on your budget yet again. If you don't plan on a masters degree, then plan on wasting four years in college on a worthless degree. Don't be fooled by those that may have gotten lucky, or just happened to land that one perfect job. There are more psych majors than jobs because it is so popular. Companies don't have to pay us well, and can't even if they wanted to. Jobs all want 2-3 years of experience even if you have a degree.
- —Guest behavioral youth care worker
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