why is it so hard to find a job with a degree in psychology?

Answer 1

You are not qualified to do therapy with just a degree alone. The B.A. or B.S. in psychology are just a stepping stone to the more education that you will need. The fact that you have a degree will increase your chances of getting that management position at a fast food chain.

Answer 2

There aren't many jobs out there specifically for someone with a bachelor's in psychology. You can apply for jobs such as counseling positions, but many only require a high school diploma. Having a psychology degree will make you more desirable for the job. Getting your master's will only take about two years if you go full time. I graduated with a bachelor's in psych, live in the NYC area and had a difficult time finding a job. Once I found one, there was little room for advancement without further education. I considered getting a MSW, but after some thought decided to go for a Master's in Ed. The point is, just because you have a bachelor's in psych, doesn't mean that you're restricted to that area.

Answer 3

Answer: undergraduate psychology is purely theoretical and study of the theoretical development. Requires only about 36 semester hours, most of which are a joke.

Fact is that 90% practical knowledge for human psychology is in maybe 4 psychology classes (basic psycho for how studies are done, child development, learning theory, abnormal psych), and a year or two of regular anatomy and physiology, and one neuroanatomy course. A psycho-pharmaceutical set of classes might include chemistry, organic chemistry, neuro-chemistry, etc.

All of which can be incorporated into majors that DO lead to jobs, such as social work, family therapy, school teaching, and many many others.

But psychology by itself is weak, and is basically just a slightly more scientific form of philosophy. Not many jobs out there for pure philosophy majors either, methinks.

Answer 4

Answer is very simple: We are all psychologists to some or other degree (excuse the pun).

Most art degrees are useless unfortunately. I suggest you try and get a teaching job and then enroll in a technicon and learn something useful whilst you earn some money. So many American teachers are blundering idiots. You will have very little difficulty in obtaining a teaching qualification.

Answer 5

Get a master's and put up a sign for therapy. Without a masters, the next best thing is to get a certification in teaching public school and be prepared to teach your minor study. Was it social studies? Most psychologists I know also study history, so it is merely a guess.

Answer 6

Basically it has evolved as a professional practice by oneself. And is still taught with less of job orientation. May be the armed forces will be the first to think of this branch as a regular recruitment requirement !

Answer 7

Over qualified, people want stupid employee's so they can be taken advantage of. You on the other hand imply head games, so the employer is worried you would totally own him on everything. It's a I want to pay you less kind of thing so I float my ego boat with my joy gasm spending sprees.

Answer 8

Because it's not a field that deals in reality, that is stupid for the most part and messes people up more than it helps them, I"m sorry to say.

Answer 9

People want the quik fix of treating the symptoms with drugs; whether or not they are capable of resolving their problems through theropy has become a moot point.

Answer 10

You could always join the army as an officer..

I hear everyday there are new openings made..