What NO ONE tells you about majoring in PSYCHOLOGY
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
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i was so intrigued by this title! i always wanted to do psych and then switched out as a freshman cause i didn't want to go to grad school and now here i am with my master's in psych lmaooo loved this girl!
Aww thanks!! I’m glad you liked it 💚
Me too I’m going for industrial organizational psychology for master
@@biancalucia8388 that’s a great major where you can definitely make good money. Good luck!
@@biancalucia8388 at what age did you start the master's? I will be starting at the age of 25 or 26.
What sounds harder to your ears? 1. Masters Degree in Mathematics or 2. Masters Degree in Statistics?
Hey everyone! Psychologist here. This video showed up on my feed. I'd say it like this: You can really harm someone if you're not properly trained. I have a doctorate and there are some things I choose not to treat because I'm not competent in that area. You learn so much with a PhD or PsyD, but even with those degrees, you've only scratched the surface of mental health. Undergrad professors and career counselors need to be more transparent with students. Lastly, being a psychologist is absolutely amazing. It's a long road to become a psychologist, but totally worth it!
Thanks for commenting! Glad to have an actual psychologist weigh in on the topic 😊
I was gon say taking psychology classes is a joke im 20 just gradutaed from high school olmost 2 years ago n for olmost a year i just knew everything about ppl who they r as person da reason behind their actions n everything started 2 click after dat this all happen after i took sum drugs 2 all da patterns fall together everything clicks i see da subliminal messeges behind things i see things for wat dey r all im saying is taking a class for it is goofy asf... litterly i can see thru yall
@@231juliaali are the rumors that Psychologists are more prone to mental health problems true?
@@UN1VERS3S it’s very true.
@@tennesseejackson5684 what I mean is, are they much more prone than an average person?
To become a psychologist you’ll need an undergraduate degree and a doctorate. Which means you’ll have to go to graduate school to get your PhD or your psyD. Both PhD and psyD is well respected. PhD focus more on research so if you want to be a professor and teach others on a specific field in psychology or you like researching and want to do more on a certain area etc… then a PhD is right for you. If you want to do more clinical work like being a therapist, school counselor or clinical psychologist etc… you should just get your psyD plus your psyD takes less time than your PhD but it really depends on what you want to do. Both are great and will be difficult to get.
i would like to ad on something to this in US u dont need to do masters to go for ur PhD but in canada u hv to have a masters before going in for your PhD
Yes, BUT be careful because in some countries, provinces, states, etc you need a Ph.D. to be a clinical psychologist. From what i know, in Quebec (maybe all Canada even) you need a Ph.D. to be able to be a therapist
clinical work can also be done after obtaining a masters level mental health degree like a CMHC or LCSW program
This comment was very helpful. I was wondering if I needed my PhD or psyD
And very hard to get in considering how many people have psych degree
Unless you're getting an undergrad degree in engineering or a STEM field, your criticism applies to every major not just psychology. Liberal arts degrees aren't trade school or job training. A degree in liberal arts proves you can learn new ideas, write about them intelligently, and research problems independently and communicate your results. Those skills apply to nearly every professional job. My undergrad degree was in psychology and philosophy and I was able to get a job in software implementation without any additional school. Most of my colleagues were in the same boat. If you enjoy psychology, I highly encourage you to stick with it knowing that it prepares you for nearly any career out there.
Could you tell me more about how you got into software implementation? And, which of the courses in psychology are more beneficial- psychology with counseling skills, psychology with marketing skills or psychology with criminology?
@@mariyamnadeem9202 if you minor in something lucrative like computer science, finance a psych degree might have some value. Or apply to jobs which just require a BA like an E. 4 military officer.
Can you study psychology clases without the traditional unrelated psychology clases. Like standard clases to get credits for a bachelors
Psych is stem
@@jasminemaria9380 yes but that doesn’t make it a marketable degree. Not all stem majors are marketable.
My sister double majored in psych and general medicine. She went to medical school and worked as a doctor for a while but her main thing is psychiatry. She has her own private practice.
Wow that’s amazing good for her!! 💜
How does one major in “general medicine “? Like a pharmaceutical science degree?
@@pokelover223 same question what’s general medicine major in undergrad
@@pokelover223 I think it was like pre health or pre medicine. Your major is psychology and pre medicine you do some classes and a bunch of activities to prepare for med school.
I’m basically on the same path as your sister, I’m 36 and hope to be a Psychiatrist prescribing things that do serious work like Psilocybin, by the time I’m 46. It will be legal in most states by then! Don’t ever let age or length of years stop you from doing anything, those ten years will fly by anyway. I spent the first 10 years of my adulthood fking off so this is my buckle down era
Youre not stupid for being unaware of every career path in your field going forward when you started out.. It sounds like you were just caught up in your passion and excited about learning something you enjoy. Many of us don't nail down our plan right away because we're still exploring and thats ok.
Turn to bible and allow CHRIST to be your therapist, psychologist and psychiatrist. No man nor women fits to be one. All are sinners and without glory, all are tempted and suffer the same.
All are expected to REPENT AND BORN AGAIN, to LIVE HOLY AND GO AND SIN NO MORE.
All are weak in the daily fight between their spirit and flesh.
All these therapist, psychologist and psychiatrist, this world provides, can do is:
to deceive and steal.
They deceived you through all these “diagnoses” and they steal your money, through all the pills which you “need”.
In short: they poison your mind and your overall health, leaving you with neither one.
Therapist, Psychologist and Psychiatrist = Field where no human soul, never ever going to fit of being an help, no matter the among of years spend in “medical schools” or the decree gotten from there.
ALL of us are daily deceived, no matter the walks of life.
This is a great video for people considering psychology! It’s always a good idea to have a plan B as well. I am currently doing my MA in psychology. I want to apply to PhD programs in clinical psychology but I already know I most likely won’t get in. So my backup is to be a faculty member at community college and/or an RA after my MA🙂 I am going to be a graduate instructor in the Fall for an undergrad psychology class and will be doing a research internship to help build my CV for a PhD or future job.
If you really want to do psychology as a major you should go for it, just know to set realistic expectations, have backup plans, and gain relevant experience! I wish the best for everyone on their journey!
i’m in highschool and it’s my dream to be a psychologist , i knew before i even considered it that i needed a PHD to do anything and i’m willing to work for it i’m just so nervous because you’re right,it is sooo competitive and that scares me a little because this is such a huge dream of mine that i’ve been working for and it’s hard to get a PHD from everything i’ve read :/ !
If it’s truly your dream you have to do it! It’s not impossible
Hey! I just wanted to offer up advice as well. I love the content in this video and agree with everything Julia said. Because you are in high school and this is your dream, I would start early and look at what makes a competitive PhD applicant. If there is one thing I wish I had done sooner as a psych grad and current PhD applicant, it would be that. Research experience is going to be the biggest thing when it comes to PhD. Throughout your undergrad career, actively seek opportunities to work as a research assistant for a psych professor (and try to work in various labs to gain as much experience as possible). Also seek teaching assistant opportunities because this will show you are passionate about psychology. Lastly, maintain relationships with your psych professors (esp those you research with) because they will be your letters of recommendations. Clinical experiences are harder to come by, but if you find opportunities to shadow, intern, or work as a psych/clinical assistant either in private practice or at an institution, that’ll def give you the upper hand. Again, you are still in high school, so don’t be discouraged…you have a lot of time to feel out the profession and learn about the amazing care opportunities afterwards. Psychology is applicable to a lot of fields like school, business, marketing, advertising, game development, etc. People who understand people make great employees. Don’t limit yourself or spread yourself thin. When it comes time to apply for grad school, it will be stressful, but there is always a program for you…regardless of how competitive it is. If you really want a PhD, you will obtain that PhD, even if the timing wasn’t according to a predetermined plan. I think it’s amazing that as a high school student you are already thinking about post undergrad life and career. This shows maturity, and, even though I don’t know you, I know that you will be successful on your personal and professional endeavors. I wish you the best of luck (though you probably won’t be needing it) ☺️
@@jacy22 Thank you! Your comment is really helpful & encouraging!
If you want to become a licensed therapist, you can start a private practice and have lots of success. My sister is an LMFT & it’s not competitive at all. She charges ~$150 an hour. & has to turn away clients all the time. There are NOT enough therapists! I promise! ♥️
@@The4thbase Hello! I’m currently a biology major, but I’m thinking of transferring to a psychology major. I’m really interested in a LMFT Degree, what was the process of your sister achieving it? Did she enroll in b.s. psychology? I’ve already taken science, and psychology courses which is why I want to transfer to b.s. in particular :) 💓
Thanks for your video, Julia - it’s really insightful! To the psychology majors and high school students interested in being a therapist or counselor - you can do so with a Master’s Degree in most states. Please look into this and don’t be discouraged! You don’t necessarily have to get a PhD to practice as a mental health therapist/ counselor.
This is correct.
Thank you
True
Exactly what I said. This video doesn’t go into the details and tbh if the purpose is to inform… that information should be there then. Not one word about masters degrees or even what positions are there or what skills to focus on.
It isn’t about “offending” anyone when the video itself just isn’t providing information grounded in the nuances of reality. It literally defeated the purpose of the video imo but she did the best she could 🤷🏾♀️
You need to get licensed
This video is misleading.This girl failed to mentioned some crucial details here. Yes, BA in psychology gives you limited jobs opportunities/or jobs you’re not interested in. However, master in counseling is 2 years program and it makes a big difference. You can choose so many different paths/ different jobs. PhD is necessary only if you’re into research or your goal is to be a professor.
You can also work with patients with the masters you just can’t prescribe medicine
Ok. I thought it was just me. I was like…. Is her getting her masters out the question
research in what?
You can now counsel with a masters. Insurance companies let you bill them now as a master degree holder. I have been told this by more than one Psychologist. They also said a phd doesn’t matter unless you are going into a research area in psychology. It doesn’t make you a better psychologist by having a PhD. Psychologist told me this. Also you can get a bachelors in anything and get a masters in psychology and you are in.
I was literally thinking since when did you need to get your PhD to be a therapist? Also, there are sooooooooooooooooooo many jobs you can get with your BS in psychology. You just gotta think outside the box.
@@juliahamm9558 I know you commented a while ago, but would you mind giving examples?
@@lazybookworm3879 My sister has her Masters and is a licensed psychologist who owns her own company, my therapist only has his BS. Government jobs, helping agency’s, myself majoring in psychology to gain more experience with the field I currently work in which is Helping service members gain the tools needed to transition back into civilian life, my boss has his BS in psychology. Marketing, Advertising. There are many jobs that don’t require a PhD in psychology. But I mean having a PhD doesn’t hurt either lol
@@juliahamm9558 I was wondering, do I need a BS in psychology before my masters to become a therapist, or could I also get a BA instead?
@@xovicc9426 you could definitely just get your BA/BS and become a therapist. Do it!
I really appreciate the video! I'm a teen in my Senior year and I've been seriously considering going into the Psychology field. This video helped me out a lot! I'm grateful that you broke down the pros and the cons for me, and especially highlighted the struggle of getting a PhD or psyD. It's rough, but I'll need that cold hard truth in the future. Thank you for taking your time to post this, it has really helped me!
You can always get your masters in psychology. One of my friend's mom has her master's ( 2 years in college) and she is a LCSW( Licensed Clinical Social Worker) as well as a therapist. But not wanting a Doctorate, this is a good alternative for such.
Yeah I’m not sure why she is saying you can’t become a therapist without a PHD, am I missing something
wait she got her masters 2 years into college?
Then she has a masters in social work and did supervision hours to get license
I think psychology can be a interesting subject to pursue but I don't have the desire to get a masters or PhD and it's very competitive to get a job with just an undergrad which does suck because BA degrees aren't a cheap investment but thanks for the tips.
I got a B- in my freshman year gen psych
I totally get that.
Adia, I understand that, I am in the same position as you. I am planning on getting a graduate certificate from a college of interest instead. I have basically decided that university isn’t for me after I completed the psychology degree. I have shown I can do education but it is the practical skills I am missing. The practical skills can show employers that I am willing to do training they may require.
I'm 13 and ever since I was 10/11 I've been hugely into true crime and how the brain works. I've been thinking of what I want to do with my life so I can pick a high-school that is right for me. I have a gifted iep so I know academically I'm pretty well off. I never knew what I wanted to do with my life and recently I've been thinking psychology is for me. I've always been really good at trying to understand minds of people and everything. I genuinely think psychology is something I wanna do, and I've always known that I wanted to go to college and get some kind of degree bc I'm a very education and career oriented person. This is very helpful and I thank you for making this video 💕
I’m 13 and for the past 9 months, my mental health was doing very badly. By that I mean like extremely bad. Because of that I got into being interested in psychology. Finding neuropsychology was probably one of my biggest motivation boosts because I realised that that’s exactly what I wanted to do with my life. I knew that you had to get your PhD or PsyD to work in that field but what I failed to consider how competitive it actually was to get into there programs. I was aware that a neuropsychology MA and PhD were hard but I kind of thought that it’s something that everyone does. I was more focused on my postdoc path. Thank you for making this video, it helps me research and be prepared for my future.
I’m also 13 and really passionate about Psychology! I plan to get my PhD and pursue a job in criminology. Maybe we should talk because of those 2 things we have in common?
Also find Jesus and the Holy spirit.He will help you find your path, heal every mental problems and more....I PLEAD the blood of Jesus over both your lives in Jesus name...
It feels almost surreal to see your comment because I was exactly your age when I discovered my passion for psychology as well. I became enthralled by it. it was then that I knew it was something I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I still feel the same 10 years later.
Not many people are blessed with finding their calling. So if you feel it in your heart, don’t ever let go of that feeling.
I am now a senior in my undergrad who just got offered an extremely competitive psych fellowship for the summer and it’s crazy how the time passes, and how I’m already applying to masters programs in clinical psych and counseling (and preparing to pay off my loans 😅). But this is all to say that if you LOVE psychology with all of your heart, don’t hold back! Yes, graduate programs are competitive, but you fight for what you love and nothing good ever came easy. If your passion runs true, you’ll do absolutely anything to have it in your life, the determination comes easy.
Yea, it’s not an easy profession (most aren’t), but that’s apart of what makes the goal so rewarding! So in the meantime during school I encourage you to continue to research and engage your passion for neuropsychology! It will def pay off when you remember the terms in your gen psych classes ;)
@@hearts4jesss hii! I'm 14 and also passionate about the same things I are,maybe we could talk about our interest?
I’ve been through a lot. I helped lots of friends with dealing with their mental state (depression, abusive fathers,etc) and I always enjoyed helping others. Many people I’ve became friends with, told me that only after one day of talking to eachother, they felt that I was giving good vibes.I was always told that I give a “safe to talk to” feeling and it almost feels like having some sort of aura of “safe and trust”. I loved Psychology in highschool and I just feel like it’s the right thing to do for me because not only I’ve helped many friends and people going through suicidial thoughts and crises but I also feel so good after I know that I made a big change in a person’s life. I feel like psychology goes hand in hand with my desires. Like it’s not just a subject I fell in love with in highschool, it’s not the salary. I feel like it’s part of me, of who I am and what I truly enjoy to do. I walk in crutches because I have leg problem, it’s a long story. But to sum it up, I might be using those for all my life. I always was told by my parents or other strangers to get a degree in IT just because I walk in crutches and I need to sit most of the time. That and the fact that Im able to fix basic stuff on pc (stuff that can be fixed by anyone with a search on google in the most “severe” cases) and installing windows which nowadays is as easy as powering up your pc. They always tried to scare me off with “Psychology is hard, you have to read lots of books, you may become crazy and really stressed out with your cases” but I always told them that if u truly are passionate about a career, it’s not hard. Recently I’ve felt lost and confused, I checked an IT career path (Software Testing) and saw lots of videos about it, participing in a webinar about what’s like to become a software tester. My heart it’s still at psychology and I simply cannot ditch it and switch to an IT career. Im not scared of competition, I just feel deep inside that this is what I need to do . Nothing is impossible in this world anyways. So people, do not be discouraged. If you are passionate about it like I am, just go for it without looking back and that applies to all majors, not only Psychology.
That’s amazing you should for sure follow what your passionate about and makes you happy. I hope it all goes well for you! 💜
@@231juliaali Thank you Julia, I hope you are doing well in life too!❤️
I love everything you had to say and I'm currently a pre-pharm major feeling like it isn't right for me and looked a little more into psychology which seems a little more fitting because of some of the similar things you said in the beginning. I am deciding to switch to Psychology for my sophomore year and hoping I make the right decision. I also didn't feel like pre-pharm wasn't right for me because of my parents tried influencing to become a pharmacist because of the money and such but also see myself struggling with how much difficult math classes I have to take, even though pharmacy is interesting to me too but don't really see myself in that field. After reading what you said, I feel motivated to switch my major and hope for the best. :')
I’m sorry to here that u are in crutches but I hope that everything works out nicely for you, I know one day your going to become an amazing psychologist- your mindset proves it all, enjoy life doing what you love and don’t let anything stop you 💖
@@gasinda only you know what is best for you 💖, follow your intuition. We’re here. We only have one life here right now it’s best to spend it doing what u love in every moment because we never know what day we truly will go 💕
Hey Julia. Great video, all true and I'm a Psych major specifically BA from South Africa, I had no idea the struggle is the same, haha. Anyway, I just want to say, Your Psych Bachelor's can land you a great spot for teaching English abroad. I remember applying playfully on job sites and in just 1 day I had all these emails from Asia recognizing me simply because I majored in Psychology. They didn't even care about my lack of experience in formal teaching and they were right, I am great with kids and people in general and I credit that to my Degree. I also got a small gig writing on social issues for this other blog, I only wrote one article I prefer writing blog-style so I declined further requests but even those guys specifically picked me because they recognized the Degree I have and understood that a BA gives you a better outlook and understanding of life and the social issues for lack of a better word. Anyway I hope things work out for everyone.
That sounds amazing congrats!
Would this be in research or practical psychology (practice)?
Hey,I had read your comment can please tell me the site in which you sign up on to get job in Asia.I am finishing college with a bsc in psychology.
My niece is a licensed therapist with a masters. She makes $300 an hour!
Can you tell me more about this?
That's nice.. I'm interested in getting to know about this :))
Does she do private clinic or does she work with a company?
Hi! May I ask if you can go work abroad if you have as registered Psychologist (RPsy)? I want my end game to be a clinical psychologist. Thank you so much!
How long it took her to reach at this pay ..? Also , which type of therapist she is ? I need to know this since it's my future career path , please😢
Thank you for this candid video. You probably did not guess that this video would reach adult students contemplating returning to school. It eliminates the mystery surrounding psyche and injects reality in real time. It reminded me of the long haul I will be facing if I wanted to pursue this field when returning to school Thanks and best to you in your education and career!
I just earned a BA in Psychology and a BS in Criminal Justice at the same time. I'm in a MS in Psychology program, and am taking the research route to a PhD in Psychology. I will become an adjunct professor at some community colleges once I earn my masters to get experience, then work towards tenure track positions at universities. Don't sleep on non-profit jobs, they are diamonds in the rough that people overlook. Tons of experience working in the Autism Spectrum and severe mental health field in group homes, etc. In the Psychology field you have to be creative, open-minded, and create your path individually. 😀
Love this! Good luck to you
Like you go to 7+ years of school for a degree just to go back and be a teacher
@@jonathanEricStaffordRealtor thats one goal, but I also plan to run my own non-profit agency and be a philanthropist, among others. My point is a bachelors in Psychology can help you build a specific path for yourself individually, which in the end makes earning the degree totally worthwhile because you don't just settle for any old job. 😉
What I planned on doing was getting my bachelors in psychology and then go get get my masters to become a mental health counselor. I know my school I want to transfer to has many master degree programs for psychology. I feel like the only way to get through a major in psychology is to move on up in it not just get your bachelors but get your masters or your PhD otherwise you won’t get the job you truly want with just a bachelors.
I like how you talk about this topic in a realistic way. Very informative!
Thank you!
the words and acronyms can feel intimidating, but if you really want to make a difference in people’s lives, it’s so important to be willing to put in the work. in most cases you’re taking part in the trajectory of adults and children’s lives. it’s a serious commitment and responsibility. academic psychological education isn’t for everyone, and there’s a reason the degrees take 4+ years. if you’re passionate about it enough, this sacrifice will be worth your while. if you’re just doing it for the check or title, maybe find a different major/discipline.
i’m sure Julia doesn’t want you to second guess your choice, but the purpose of the video (from my perspective) is to encourage you to think about how seriously you’re taking your career in psychology. sort out what’s best for you. your experience with education is always unique.
I can’t tell you how much this is helpful! This is so much to think about. I really and truly appreciate your video.
Honestly great advice 💯. I was hesitant going down the psych route because I was aware that the jobs that I was interested in required a PhD. Though, I found out about a career that somewhat aligns with psych and is in the tech industry. User experience design or digital product design does involve psychological thinking which is pretty cool! So after doing some research, I now realize that I am confident I want to major in psychology.
Hi i am a psych major as well and I didn’t want to take the PhD route. I wanted to know how to get into user experience design or digital experience design
Do you have to take other tech classes?? Or double major?? Just curious.
@@stereotypea123I would also like to know!
@@stereotypea123I would also like to know!
Definetly true, I chose biology and definetly feel the same way its like a major set up if you arent fully prepared to commit 10-12 years to perform a job
There is an intermediary step. After a psychology undergraduate degree, an individual can get a Masters degree in mental health counseling. This would enable the person to become a licensed mental health counselor or clinical counselor in their state. Consequently, they can do therapy, bill insurance companies, and do everything a psychologist would do if the psychologists were restricting his or her practice to therapy. Another option is a Masters in clinical social worker which also gives you the right to do therapy once you are licensed. If you get a PhD in psychology you can do services beyond therapy (e.g. psychological testing). So just a little more schooling beyond the four-year college degree allow someone to use what they learned in psychology and do psychotherapy with clients.
And the pay is good ? like after bachelor's how much per hour and after masters how much...? Kindly let me know 😢
I'm in highschool and it's been really hard for me to pick between psychology and engineering since I love psychology and I've been determined(I try to study ahead and go deeper into subjects I learn in my psychology classes) but money has always been an important factor in my life. From what I've heard a psychology degree doesn't pay well... to add to that I'm a little bit interested in physics; not nearly as much as psychology but engineering seems to be a much more stable major. I really don't know what to do. People keep telling me "do what you love", but if we're being honest here I'm scared I won't be able to provide for myself or my family if I do pick psychology. Sorry to anyone reading this, it's really just me ranting nonsense-
Totally valid points I’ve definitely felt that way before
I’m totally in the same boat! I applied as a psychology major but now I’m wondering if I should change it to engineering because of my interest in physics and the practical outcome.. :’)
@@Rebecca-qm1ux I guess there are more of us than I thought lol Best of luck for whatever you choose my friend
Do engineering.
@@sandraobrien8705 could you tell me why?
I now graduated with a psychology degree, and I really want to say that, if you are interested in studying psychology and do some really cool stuff, actually you don't have to study psychology, there are some universities that have some elements like Neuroscience or like psychology in some of their modules, they are really cool . I regret myself for selecting in psychology , and I am not trying to discourage anyone who wants to do psychology but , i want you to know that you can still study psychology in some other courses at universities and I wished I knew that before ..the lectures in my university weren't the most interesting , and there are alot of reading and coursework. But if you want to study psychology and become a psychologist then maybe getting a major in psychology is appropriate? Literally, you can Google your university and find all the science courses they have , have a look and maybe even have a look at all their modules for all the science courses they offer, I promise you , you will find something that you like that INCLUDE psychology element . You will do great things there.
Brilliant. I start my first semester in August
I didn't opt for science stream , it means I didn't study physics and chemistry in my senior secomdary high school , only studied bio ..... can I also go for such science courses you're saying ...and if you could please name some of such courses , I'd be very grateful .
I wish I saw this video before I already started my degree in psychology. I had no idea that i had to major in psych to actually be what i wanna be. Nevertheless, I'm grateful to see that there are people who actually care about others that they wanna inform them of stuff that even acadmeic staff don't. Thanks for all the useful info
I’m undeclared at the moment but I’ve already registered for the prerequisite classes for the psychology major this Fall Quarter. Fresh out of high school and community college, I made the decision to pursue this major cause I thought my PSYCH 100 class was pretty cool.
I was so excited about it. But then, a few days later (today), it came to my attention that a Bachelors in Psychology is pretty useless for many people, and I’m just a little paranoid that it might apply to me as well. 😔
But the thing is-I’m not necessarily expecting to get a job that’s directly psychology related by doing this like everyone else who is regretting the degree. I just enjoy the subject so much and believe that if I combine it with another field of expertise, I could land an amazing job in a slightly different field like some of the success stories I’ve read.
My instincts tell me that I’m only halfway done selecting my major and that I should keep psychology as a complimentary major to something else.
You should look into Indistrial/Organizational Psychology
hello, i'm in the same situation as you, interested in psych but not expecting to get a job directly in psych because of the tiny statistics of job opportunities 😓. but i have registered and enrolled for associate's degree in psychology in a community college also this Fall 2023 semester.
May I know what you did in community college, and if i can somehow change my path to a major in something and a minor in psychology instead of psych being the main major? Can I ask you your insta/discord/viber to talk about this more if you don't mind?
(I'm sorry if my English is unclear, I'm a soon-to-be international collge student.)
Wow, this video was very interesting to watch 🤔 My brother is a Licensed Psychologist. The field has definitely changed over the years. And yes, you do need a Phd. Most people who have a BA in Psychology work in Social Work etc.
I’m glad you liked it! 💜
YOU SAVED MY LIFE WITH THIS! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
it’s pretty much a given that you’re gonna need a masters or phd or psyd in psychology to do those big jobs. it’s like being a doctor. even simple jobs like teachers can’t just work with a bachelors, they need a master to work at any grade level. it’s hard work but if it’s what you want, you need it
teachers actually need a minimum of bachelors. sometimes it varies by state but most states you need a bachelors
Yeah, I honestly don’t know why people are so surprised about it? If you want to have a good career then you need to put in work, extra work, and spend more time. Like lawyers have to go to law school. Doctors had to go to med school. It’s not surprising. It’s a given, and it’s just the reality of the world
I m Studying business, but a lot people think I am going for Psychology basically I have taken psychology, and I love it. I agree 100% with u, I have friend graduated from it owning thousands of dollars and doing something totally different. I think if u are a person that lives with ur parents or have another source of income, but unfortunately u won’t get money right away with that career. 👍🏼
What is the business career like? I'm young and I'm really interested in that career, even more in international business.
@Kesha Desai at first nope, I googled it and you have to be working for like five years before you can actually make good money
Getting a masters that allows you to get a license to be a therapist is a step in between 😊
yeah and depending on state you may be undervalued and exploited with low pay even with a masters! because you still need to get supervised hours which is about two years in my state and you need to take two exams that are four hours
Welp, imma go for it 🤝 Psych PHD here we come😤
I’m currently a senior in high school and i love psychology! taking AP psych right now and it’s definitely my favorite class. but I’m really conflicted because i chose public health as my first choice major and psych as my second, and I got into UCI’s public health program. I kinda regret not choosing psych as my first choice :( I initially picked public health because I thought it was more practical, but now I’m thinking psych would have been the better idea because I’m going into grad or med school either way, and over the last few months I realized I really want to do research in psychology 😭
Hi! I’m also an incoming freshman at UCI this year majoring in psychology. I’m in the opposite boat: I picked psychology as my major but am now thinking of pursuing another more practical major. Let me now what u have decided to do regarding ur major! It would be great to be in psych tgt! 😊
@@Rebecca-qm1ux I haven’t decided yet tbh, but I sorta changed my mind haha. I love and will always love the subject of psychology, but lately I’ve fostered my interest in the natural sciences, especially physics, which changes a lot. I’m considering either staying in my major, switching to a natural science major, or doing biomedical engineering. But there are lots of psych related majors at uci, like psychological science (more research oriented version of psych, I believe), neurobiology, and cognitive science off the top of my head. I hope you find the perfect major for you!
I thought about going to school for psychology after high school mainly because I read that it's the easiest major to take in college which does sound promising at first but after she said that a lot of jobs requires a PhD which btw, according to google, it takes between 5 to 7 years to complete, absolutely not
Ain’t nobody got time for that
Its not objectively easy at all really. I do BSc psych in the uk.
Perhaps its easy because it's the most enjoyable but honestly there are lots of skills involved.
I'm just going into my second year of psych undergrad in September and no regrets so far.
It's important to note that if youre looking at being a therapist, you will need to get your masters plus w/e certifications required. Doctorates level education is only required if you're getting into medicine, research, or want to work in academia.
criminal psychologists don’t need PHD.?
So true!! I wish I knew that 2, I'm only 2 years in. My goal is to work in the Hospitality industry or educate young children. So I picked hospitality, then switched. Now I am second-guessing what I want to do.
Go with what your heart desires
I don’t even care if I can’t get a lot of jobs specifically in the psychology field, I do want to go for a phD but I would be ok with just a bachelors because I am absolutely in love, fascinated and passionate with the field of psychology.
With passion , drive and the right reason for doing it in the first place you will
be guided to the correct path , you can get your own clients privately , I never attended school let alone uni but I’m just about to take the plunge at 35 , I can read anyone in a instant and study peoples energy and use my personal experiences to help people , I’m a spiritual person also anyone wanting to do it make sure it aligns with you as a person xx
This is very important for people to know because it's very informative of the actuality of Psychology. Thank you for sharing.
I think this was very helpful. Thank you so much for this video!! Really raw and honest. I know nobody says these things and yes I was skeptical about the ph.d thing and here you clarified. It really helped me to clear my head and know my options and think about is it really for me? Anyways thanks.
Thank you!
If you're interested in being a therapist there are lots of options that don't involve a PhD! You can go to graduate school and do a master's in social work or master's in counseling and then become a licensed counselor or licensed clinical social worker (both of which enable you to work in a therapist role) after you graduate. Coming from a BA in psychology graduate, social work is a great field to get into and it definitely still utilizes a lot of theories from psychology but also teaches you how to view individuals through more of a strengths based approach. PhDs are only really necessary if you are interested in doing research, but are not so much necessary for a clinical role working one-on-one with individuals.
do you have more information regarding this? because I wish to do social work + psychology combined just feel a little confused on which to take up when?? what's the best option in your opinion? doing a Bachelors in psychology + masters in social work or bachelors in social work and masters in psychology?
@@najmakashem4203 So I did my bachelor's in psychology and am currently doing my master's in social work! When I was doing my undergrad I was very confused about the different routes and didn't really think of social work as an option. I'm doing my master's in it because an MSW is very versatile in terms of careers, and I also align myself a lot more with the values of social work. However, I don't regret doing my BA in psychology because it gave me a great foundation to build off of in terms of mental health. My social work program doesn't focus a whole lot of the psychology side of things so it's helpful to already know that information. I would recommend doing it this way as opposed to a bachelor's in social work and a master's in psychology, because as an MSW graduate you can get licensed (LMSW or LSW depending on the state) and then after 2 years of clinical work you can become a licensed clinical social worker and work as a therapist. I'm not super familiar with a master's in psychology but I don't believe that there are many options for licensure at that level (assuming that you are in the US). This is all just my opinion though!
@@user-tl4tp3gq6w omg Thank you so much for your insight!!! you are super cool !! Good luck with your masters. Yeah seeing the options this way seems to be the best. I want to mainly help children / work more on the social work side. and yes Im asking about USA. tysm once again for the insight. Do you think getting both bachelors and masters in social work is better?
@@najmakashem4203 I'm so glad that this was helpful! From a financial standpoint, getting both a bachelor's and master's in social work makes more sense because having that bachelor's degree significantly shortens the length of your master's program. Most schools offer an advanced master's program (which takes about 1 year) for students who have their bachelor's in social work, and then a foundation program (mine is about 2 and a half years) for students who did their bachelor's degree in a different field.
Also, after you get a bachelor's in social work you are able to get licensed at that level, so you could hypothetically work in the field while also doing your master's degree. As a licensed BSW you could do a variety of jobs such as working as a case-manager for various populations, which may help you decide whether you for sure want to continue with your master's. I have found that with a bachelor's in psychology it is a little harder to find jobs that are relevant to the degree, although I was able to work at a job for a few years in between my programs that was social work oriented.
But that being said I don't regret my bachelor's in psychology and I feel like I was able to go into the social work field with a different perspective which has been useful. I think that both paths are great and you can't really go wrong either way.
Another thing about have a psych degree is it’s an awesome side degree to have. Like you could have business and psych or med and psych and I feel like it will just compliment whatever you do.
I'm interested in becoming a child psychologist which requires a masters so I'm just debating if my want for it is enough to pull me through😂 Thanks for the vid! Also curious, what are you doing now? Did you continue studying something new?
That’s awesome! I just graduated with a Masters in Forensic Science.
i was wondering are you a forensic investigator , or do you work in labs ?
Same lol I’m debating if I should become a child psychologist or a pediatric nurse.
@@231juliaali hi. Pls tell me more about it. I have a deep desire to study and major in it, but I'm just hesitant...
A masters in psychology is totally doable and with that you can get most of those amazing jobs you’re talking about.
So if I got my masters in psych I could become some kind of therapist?
@@freckles6705 many clinical psychologist have a masters degree only. You will need to see about the certification for the state you want to practice in.
@@freckles6705 Yes. I live in Atlanta GA and all you need is a mastered degree. You have to complete a practicum/internship and then go for your license.
I loved this video because the way you talked felt natural and you never made the video feel like it was meant to discourage you from majoring in psychology. The information you gave out was very helpful and I enjoyed listening.
Soon to be senior here. From what resources my school provided I thought I could just go for my master's degree and I could be done with college and do what I wanted to. Thank you for mentioning that first one
I opted out of psychology/social sciences for business / politics and I’m in a position where I’m doing more school now so I have the option to pursue psychology (or related fields). It’s not for everyone but I’ve found it’s very up my ally, and long term see it being more aligned with my career goals.
I am in my 4th year of my Bachelor's and wanted to put this here because I had a lot of the same misconceptions about possible career paths after college and what was required to practice. In my 2nd year, I started looking into this because I wasn't sure if I wanted to pursue a doctorate after college.. You can become a licensed therapist with a Master's degree. A PhD will get you the "psychologist" title, but you can become an LCSW, LMFT, LPC with a Master's degree. I think a lot of us aren't aware of this when picking this major so I hope this helps anyone with these same questions. It's always helpful to look up the specific requirements for your state, though!
The most honest video! I absolutely loved it! I am a nurse and I work as a mental health nurse. I was thinking of converting my nursing degree to psychology (master's) but I wanted to learn more about it and whether or not it is a good idea. I kind of already knew that you need to get PhD to work to your full capacity but at the same time I wasn't too sure how likely I was going to be able to get a PhD especially while working full time. This video made me think deeper as it would especially be a much longer journey for me to first convert my degree and then do a whole bunch of stuff to get licensed. On top of that I am really worried about the competition. It might just be way easier for me to do a master's in mental health nursing (psych nurse practitioner).
Thanks God it’s possible to become therapist/counselor with master degree in mental health counseling and or clinical social work !
As a third year psych student myself, I appreciate this video because so many people I know think they can become therapists/psychologists etc with just a BA… but that’s not the case. A BA (at least in Canada) doesn’t give u many job opportunities but it DOES open doors for Masters and Doctorates. I knew walking in to be a therapist meant 6+ years of schooling. My 1st year teachers made it known that the BA is a doorway… and to not be naive and think a BA is a “pass” to 6 digit paying jobs. 😂😂
To put it into perspective… a BA is only 4 years. Some people do it in 3 years with overloading schedules and summer school. Do u really think… in 3 years you will archive alllllllll the things you need to be a psychologist/therapist?! Do u want your therapist to only have 3 years of background education?? Absolutely not. U need training, or you will cause harm. To be a doctor you need like 8+ years of schooling not including residency. Education is necessary, and the years may sound daunting but is also extremely rewarding. The more education… the better your opportunities and higher pay checks.
Edit: This isn’t meant to scare people away from a BA… I’ve found that in 3 years alone I have grown physically, intellectually, emotionally, and mentally. I highly recommend it, as the later on jobs are not only rewarding but often save people’s lives. It’s all about the delay of gratification baby!! (Something you will learn in psych 101)
Clinical psychologist here. I think that when you’re working with people, and especially considering that we work with people’s innermost feelings and experiences, it’s more than necessary for you to be especially trained for this type of thing. If not it’s seriously risky for the patients to be with someone who doesn’t know what they’re doing.
Thank you for this amazing video! My first day of college as a freshman is in a couple of weeks and my major is Psych. I think I'm going to keep it for now just to explore my interests, but definitely plan on switching in the future!
Julia, I truly appreciate you for this information. ℹ😩 it saddens me to know how hard America makes us work to live and to play important roles in society. this is so interesting.
This decently made me want to pick psychology as my major even more 🤩
i love the study of psycholgy so the work feel less like work,but more interesting and intriguing so I don't stress over it
In all majors including STEM phd is a good idea. You don't learn anything at bachelor level. Master it starts to click. Phd you understand
“I feel like this was kind of a bummer video...” hahahahahaha
I want to become a neuroscience researcher.
That’s amazing!
me too :) good luck to you !!
Honestly I’m not planning on getting my PHD, I just want to be able to help children with disorders. Because I want to give them the help they need that I wasn’t given. Besides, I’ll be living on my own for a while, so I’m not too worried! ^^
This was my major but I changed it cause like no haha! Amazing videos Julia!!
I feel like if you really are passionate about your major, like psych... then obtaining a pHd or any other liscensed doctorate degree, then that's just one of the sacrifices you have to do and make in your education. Although it's a long road ahead, you just need to have that mindset of commitment. And on the note of not realizing, that's what people mean by doing your research before you decide and apply to the program.
Yup. I think we have to really look into WHY we want to get into a certain thing. If you have a passion for helping others and want to make a difference in other peoples lives then definitely that's what will keep you going no matter what obstacles come your way. If you just like learning cool stuff well there are many books you can buy that can teach you that.
That’s why it’s important to research a lot on your major.
Great point Julia about needing more than a Bachelors to do the best jobs in Psychology. With only a Bachelors the earning potential is close to minimum wage which is so sad when you graduate and find that out the hard way. :(
You could always go for a master's to become a therapist, such as an LMFT, LCSW, MSW. As for a doctorate. If you want to become a licensed psychologist doing more clinical work, you can always go for a Psy.D instead of a Ph.D.
As a psych major myself, I wanted to give my two cents on the jobs you can get with all three degrees. Yes, there is a caveat with psych in that if you want to pursue a job as a LICENSED psychologist you do have to go for the full PhD or PsyD.
BUT that is not to say that you are limited in your options if you want to pursue just a bachelors or Masters.
With a bachelors, you CAN work in some social work positions, positions held through the government such as foster care, mental institutions, adoption agencies, etc. The biggest con is that the pay is lacking, generally speaking.
With a masters degree in clinical psych or counseling, you can do LOADS more! You CAN have a private therapy practice, licensed mental health counseling, specialized counseling, higher paying social worker positions, and your pay is better than that of BA degree. This opens up your options exponentially and you can be able to work in your specialty, with the choice of being a licensed or unlicensed professional.
With a PhD/PsyD, you can do just about everything, including the official psychologist licensure. You can start your own psychology practice, join a psych firm, and offer your own individual hourly rates. You get THE most training, with over 2,000 hours of required training hours - making you the most qualified for in-depth therapy techniques and practices. In terms of research, you can join research institutes and facilitate your own research funded by APA. Having a PhD/PsyD is the highest paying profession out of the three. It’s biggest caveat is the student loan debt that you will have to manage and account for.
So, it’s kinda a matter of weighing the pros and cons for YOU and your career path. No two degrees are ‘the best’ in of itself. If you’re interested in graduate school for psych, be sure to do your research! But know that you are not limited in your career options regardless of what you choose.
A Bachelor of Science in Psychology think a perspective as a trampoline to jump into broader grad school. Psychology gives you the tools to be very competent in things as critical thinking at the moments of exams for Grad school. If you don’t want to go to Grad school majoring psychology is a bad idea but if you are thinking to go into grad school psychology will give you so many tools for grad school.
For years I didn't know what field of study I would go in if we're to study further, but psychology/counseling /social work resonates with my spirit. I don't exactly know where to start or if I'll be making the right choice, what would your advice be for someone like me.
If you believe it’s the right move for you than you should 100% do it. Start with your bachelors, take as many interesting psychology classes as you can. You’ll do great 💜
Just to add another point as a current senior undergrad psych student: A lot of jobs are definitely unavailable unless you 1st get a PhD and an actual therapist license. No matter what, it’s gonna be a lot of work, but a lot of grad programs will pay for your tuition for being a Teachers Assistant or Research Assistant. However, a lot of this stuff is VERY unknown to 1st or 2nd years and I genuinely had no idea what my post-undergrad career path was going to be (still trying to figure it out rn) and I didn’t really understand what grad school for psych was like until I took clinical psychology my 3rd semester (recommend taking this class if your college offers it)
If you're a senior undergrad psych student, you should know that you can get a therapist, counselor, or social work license with a Master's degree. A PhD or PsyD gets you a psychologist license. Most jobs in the field are available at the Master's level. The doctorate level is for if you want to do more advanced testing/assessment or do research.
This is so useful! and I love psychology! I'll love to make it to the phd but its the money that does it for me. I'm so scared of debt especially since money has always been a struggle in my family.
I just graduated from senior high school last month and Psychology is one of the majors that I'm currently interested in. I'm planning to proceed in med school or law school if ever i finish my degree in psychology. But thinking ahout it, it would take a decade before i can achieve that. I'm also interested in Majoring English because i want to broaden my vocabulary and to also enhance my speaking skills but the thing is i don't want to become a teacher🤦
Trust your heart and you’ll get there trust me, the education system is very complicated but if your really interested in the thing you do it will be less stress to handle
yeah i was bummed to hear this lol but i appreciate you sm for sharing it! thank you
Thanks!!
i am really intrested in psychology
, and im a infj too (nice mbti for psychology), and even my friends admit they feel ill be a good psychologist, think if i meet our school's psy. teacher they would think the same, im in class 10, going to be in 11th in a few months, and want to have my path well planed before its too late
i am so intruguied with psychology at this point that any other field is just un intresting for me
but if ph.d./psy.d./m.phil is absolutely needed, i wont be able to do it, its too costly, scouted the internet a lot, and a lot of times, im more confused then i ever was, this video hit meh like a stone brick,
ik about the time, the toughness, was prepering myself for that(slowly but yea surely i was) but if i wont be able to reach there then... it wont matter
the video was surely helpfull, at least im now going to think of this prospect as well, but if more videos on this topic were to be made it would be really great plsss
for anyone that is planning on going to law school, psychology is a great undergrad.
This video was great, thank you for providing more background information on this!!!!
Thanks!!!!
You're so pretty!! I really needed this! Thank you 💕
Omg you’re so sweet 💚
Oh my god! I resonate with this! I have been seeing clients privately already here in Singapore (natural intuitive abilities and a lot of life experience), but I’m thinking of actually getting a cert, and you’re right, for doing those damn cool jobs! Lol!
Thanks for making this I’m halfway through and I’m glad someone has said this out loud so we know!
Liberal arts degrees can be employable if you supplemented the right courses or advanced degrees. Also, there are some jobs which simply require a bachelor’s.
You do not need a PhD to become a therapist, you'll need your masters. With a masters you can open up your own private practice and make good coin. "If people want to come see you"
Wow I was wondering about my major thanks for clearing it up!!!
I feel exactly the same, I feel so cheated. My undergrad class had over 400 students and we weren't told that they would only pick 10 for postgraduate.
At my school it was even worse because we had a 3 year degree which we couldn't do anything with. Then we were encouraged to do 1 year postgraduate (honours degree) and yet again they took hundreds of us and that one year turned out to be all theory too.
It's been seven years since I graduated and the only thing I have to show for it is university debt.
I wanted to become a registered psychologist but when I asked a counsellor about it, he told me that bachelor is not enough to become a psychologist, I have to take after that bachelor with honours and then master degree to be able to call my self a registered psychologist, and that's the reason why I changed my mind and now I'm going to study bachelor of counselling instead.
hey, how is bachelor of counselling any different from BS psych?
A PhD in psychology is not the only route to those career paths. You can become a therapist with just a master's degree. A PhD is academic (PsyD is for practice) and often not worth it unless you want to commit your life to research and a lot of debt.
Yes, you need a graduate degree to work in the field (and make decent money), but a PhD is usually unnecessary.
Thank you,talk us more about psychology topics,some major theories,its method,some recent research.
I wanna be a psychologist or a psychotherapist, But I also have another dream. It's so difficult to choose a career path that will ultimately be your whole life.
Thank you so much. I’m a junior and will most likely go into psychology in college. I’m prepared to get a PhD and am a hard worker and I’m just glad Psychology is a broad field and will be a much better option for me vs my other majors/jobs I considered! Even if I stop at a masters I think I will be happy
I LOVE THIS AND ALL THE HELPFUL COMMENTS, ILY GUYS SO MUCJ IT HELPED ME BECAUSE I'M REALLY ANXIOUS ABOUT TAKING PSYCHOLOGY BECAUSE OF THE WHOLE ph.D THINB BUT I REALLY WANT TO GET MY DREAM JOB EVEN THOUGH I'M SCARED 😭👹
same 😭 im so scared. IM THINKING WHAT WILL I DO FOR MONEY to do ph.D bc I don’t want to depend on my mum & dad forever lmao
@@saffwa.sameee😭 what’d you decide then?
@@goyangiiii im still thinking about it. i want to make money online :( but i think i cant do that
What about nepotism in upper class white collar professional career paths? Does someone from a background in poverty have a snowballs chance in hell at becoming a psychologist without connections, let alone to get into grad school without legacy admissions? Then the cons of being a man wanting to get into a soft science profession... I was deterred by a guidance counselor from a local university to take the requisites in psych to apply to grad school. Around 75 percent of psychologists are women. There is a massive shortage of psychologists for men, yet men are deterred and in many cases downright turned away from grad school, since you guessed it, very liberal women are a majority of admissions officers. And let's be honest, there is such a thing as misandry.
The irony is middle and upper middle class students go to college to learn about mental health in a textbook without having every experienced firsthand what it means to be poor, which hugely influences mental health. Then the poor kids who want to get into the mental health profession who have firsthand experience in adversity, can't get in.
Did it occur to people who deal with others every day in a clinical setting, that they're dealing mostly with people who are very far removed from their day to day survival. When the people who really need help are poor people who are in daily survival mode. Every day.
Wow, this is very accurate! Well put 💯
The picture of the dead baby pig absolutely triggered me.
Definitely don't be a psychologist or any kind of therapist or any kind of empathetic healer type profession if you don't have the empathetic understanding that some people are actually traumatized by seeing such graphic things, especially people with mental health or ptsd problems. Thank you!
Maybe a job in fashion or taxidermy or something involving dissecting animals or a mortician would be better suited for you. 🥺❤️🩹🐖
Sorry it triggered you! It was a requirement for class didn’t mean to upset anyone by it. Most science majors have to take lab classes and this one just happened to be biology (just trying to show people in psych what some college classes look like) Like Ive said in other videos I continued my academia in forensic science not fashion or taxidermy.
I totally agreed with you !! thanks for the video
The no you so much I feel like I needed this because I thought I would get a great job like social worker,Human Resources manager and teacher with a bachelor of psychology but it seems like it is different tho. So I will just pick something else that would lead me into different jobs.😊😊❤
there are other options with being a therapist without getting a PhD. MFT degrees are solid. this is a degree to be a marriage and family therapist. This is a 2 year program after bachelors. Master’s degrees are also a 2 year program after BA too
Psychology is a fun hobby to learn as a curiosity; however, I remember taking psych 101 class. It was alright, but my professor says getting a master will get low wages as professor.
Thank you Ali for the info. it`s very helpful.