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Sorry, I don't know enough about your field. I'm just going from my personal experiences in a field that, like Psych, almost always requires a Master's degree.
As a general rule of thumb when choosing and pursuing a career, the "quicker path" is usually not all that advisable.
I know, but i'm just a little discouraged about my age, where I live, and my future plans. Things don't look like they're going to work in my favor, but I suppose that is life.
It all depends what you want to do. I initially got my B.S. in Psychology, then went on to grad school and got an M.S. in Developmental Psych. I started working on my PhD and then decided that I did not want to be a professor. So I switched gears and took my research background into the pharma industry. It has worked out quite well in my case.
That said, a B.A. / B.S. in psych is likely not going to lead to a terribly lucrative position. You're going to need to go to grad school and keep adding those initials.
It all depends what you want to do. I initially got my B.S. in Psychology, then went on to grad school and got an M.S. in Developmental Psych. I started working on my PhD and then decided that I did not want to be a professor. So I switched gears and took my research background into the pharma industry. It has worked out quite well in my case.
That said, a B.A. / B.S. in psych is likely not going to lead to a terribly lucrative position. You're going to need to go to grad school and keep adding those initials.
I only want my Master's because I don't want to be a professor either, I just want to help adolescence kids deal with psychological issues. (Child development, clinical psychology, and school psychologist are probably the places for me).
It would depend what you consider a lucrative position? Like if you don't mind me asking, how much does someone in your line of work usually make?
I only want my Master's because I don't want to be a professor either, I just want to help adolescence kids deal with psychological issues. (Child development, clinical psychology, and school psychologist are probably the places for me).
It would depend what you consider a lucrative position? Like if you don't mind me asking, how much does someone in your line of work usually make?
All of those are likely to require PhDs. Child development is a sub-category of clinical psychology and most school psychologists require a PhD.
You might be able to work with kids with a master's but it would be under the supervision of someone with a PhD/PsyD.
All of those are likely to require PhDs. Child development is a sub-category of clinical psychology and most school psychologists require a PhD.
You might be able to work with kids with a master's but it would be under the supervision of someone with a PhD/PsyD.
In a school setting that may be true. But anyone can open up shop as a "counsellor" or a "therapist", regardless of their degree (as long as they are not misrepresenting their actual credentials).
In a school setting that may be true. But anyone can open up shop as a "counsellor" or a "therapist", regardless of their degree (as long as they are not misrepresenting their actual credentials).
Yes, but it is often very difficult to collect from insurance companies if you are a "counselor" or a "therapist" without a PhD or PsyD.
I find it very difficult to believe many can support themselves on people paying for therapy and/or counseling in cash.
You can absolutely earn an MSW after you get a BA in psychology. You will be prepared for the kind of job you want with an MSW. After a few years of clinical supervision after your MSW you can take the exam for an LCSW which will permit you to bill insurance if you want to do private practice. You do not need a PhD for this.
You can have a good career with an MSW. Best of luck.
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