do I need certain qualifications to go in to it, Where do I basically start to enrole in to it, any info appreciated.
2006-07-19 03:05:58 · 10 answers · asked by Lee ML 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Contact the admissions department of the school(s) you want to attend and ask them. They'll have the best answer for you because they know what they want and need to let you in to start studying.
2006-07-19 03:07:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most careers in psychology require a minimum of a masters degree. You should contact your college's advisor and draw up a degree plan for the Psy degree. A bachelors in Psy is a foundation type degree, from there you can obtain a masters in Psy in Education to a school counselor or Psy in public to be a general public counselor. Depending on where you live, you will most likely have to take state exams in order to be a certified counselor. LPC are licensed professional counselors that deal with a variety of issues. there are additional certifications for Drug abuse counselors, family counselors etc. As far as being a Psychologist or Psychiatrist, both require a doctorate degree. Psychiatrist require a medical degree as they are able to give prescriptions. The higher the degree, the higher the pay, good luck.
2006-07-19 10:14:04 · answer #2 · answered by ZOOGLY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the first answerer. Check with the college or university you want to attend and ask to speak to an Admission's Counselor. This person will help you "map" your way to your Psychology Degree- what courses are needed, etc.
You may also want to talk to professors and students in the Psych Dept. Ask them about your chosen field and what career options are open to you.
Another "place" to look is the Occupational Outlook Handbook. If you are still in high school, ask your guidance counselor if you
can look at it. You can also find a copy at your local public library.
This book has descriptions of various careers and fields of study. It also has a description of the occupation, what classes/education you need, salary expectations and how you can use your degree to meet your career goals.
Good luck.
2006-07-19 10:12:13 · answer #3 · answered by Malika 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find the colleges you are interested in applying to that provide a psychology course... then find out their entry requirements so you can see what qualifications you need to get in
Good luck =o)
2006-07-19 10:08:04 · answer #4 · answered by * 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I majored in Psychology myself. Are you just starting out as an undergraduate? If so, you don't need any specific qualifications for any particular major.
2006-07-19 10:10:01 · answer #5 · answered by sookieruthie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to college and major in Psychology. Get really good grades, good reconmendations and some research/work experience. Then apply for a PhD program in the field you're interested in. Do good on the GRE too.
2006-07-19 10:08:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do a lot witha psychology degree; in that, you practice counseling or psychological services in many areas (schools, businesses). However, if you want to be able to prescribe people medicines if they have problems, you will have to go to school a few more years to study psychiatry.
2006-07-19 10:08:35 · answer #7 · answered by Joy M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i want to do the same thing u can go to any type of university or college .u need good qualifications beacuse u will be giving me adviceand helping them with there emotional and physical problems.
2006-07-19 10:09:21 · answer #8 · answered by cassie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the UK you need to go to University to study Psychology!
2006-07-19 10:35:49 · answer #9 · answered by Trevor h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you just have to get accepted at a college, they can tell you which classes to take.
2006-07-19 10:08:14 · answer #10 · answered by perplexed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋